Red-crowned cranes are seen at the Liaohekou National Nature Reserve. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Sino-German joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive has launched two new initiatives to support wetland conservation in Liaoning province, extending its environmental footprint in Northeast China. The latest moves, unveiled last week, include a donation to Liaozhong Puhe National Wetland Park in…
Seven China-based automakers have signed a total of 10 licensing agreements with Avanci, which announced the deals on Tuesday, across its 4G and 5G vehicle programs. Avanci, a platform that pools standard-essential patents and offers one-stop licensing to automakers, said the agreements highlight growing participation from Chinese manufacturers as vehicles increasingly rely on connectivity for…
For Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, luxury takes time, even centuries, a fact exemplified by the brand’s latest Bespoke exploration, which incorporates China’s thousand-year-old handmade paper into its cars. As part of Project Beating! Heart, it is the British brand’s first deep dive into Chinese artisanal heritage to weave together centuries-old craftsmanship from China and the artistry…
GAC showcases its third-generation humanoid robot, GoMate, at the 33rd Guangzhou Fair in August 2025. CHINA DAILY Major Chinese and foreign automakers are expanding their presence in the humanoid robot sector, positioning it as a key driver of future growth. Experts note that automakers’ factories initially provide critical application scenarios, with many automakers advancing product…
China’s new energy vehicle makers are moving the competitive battlefield from price wars to overall user experience, as customer satisfaction with electric cars climbs sharply, according to a new study by J.D. Power.The average satisfaction score for new energy vehicles in China rose to 829 on a 1,000-point scale in 2026, up 23 points from…
China Changan Auto Group, in partnership with CAOA Group, launches its highly automated production line on March 26, in Anapolis, Brazil. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China Changan Auto Group, in partnership with CAOA Group, marked a new chapter in the Brazilian automotive industry on Thursday with the launch of its automated production line in Anapolis,…
Volkswagen Anhui’s ID. UNYX 08 attracts visitors at an event in Hefei, Anhui province, on March 26, 2026. [Photo by Wang Yuchen/chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen Anhui on Thursday started pre-sales of the ID. UNYX 08, its first full-size all-electric SUV, marking another step of the German brand’s “In China for China” strategy. Stefan Timmermann, CEO of Volkswagen…
Autonomous driving company Pony.ai has reported its first-ever quarterly profit and announced plans to more than double its Robotaxi fleet. According to its latest financial statement, released on Thursday, the company posted net income attributable to shareholders of $23.43 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a net loss of $181 million a…
Changan Automobile has started production at its new plant in Anapolis, Brazil, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion strategy. The highly automated facility, developed in partnership with CAOA Group, will serve as a regional hub for the Latin American market. The first locally produced vehicle, the Changan UNI-T, rolled off the line…
Skoda, the Czech carmaker owned by Volkswagen Group, will stop sales in China by mid-2026 as it shifts focus to markets including India and Southeast Asia, confirmed Volkswagen Group China on Thursday. The withdrawal follows a prolonged decline in sales. Skoda’s annual deliveries in China exceeded 300,000 units between 2016 and 2018, but have since…