An AUDI E5 Sporkback, the brand’s first model, is showcased at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] German automaker Audi has deepened its partnership with SAIC Motor, outlining plans to develop at least four new models for China as part of a broader push into the country’s premium electric vehicle…
A potential carbuyer tries out a new energy vehicle in Qingdao, Shandong province. ZHANG YING/FOR CHINA DAILY As smart cockpit innovations emerge as a key battleground among automakers seeking to enhance user experience and gain a competitive edge, the automotive sector is increasingly embracing the experience economy driven by artificial intelligence-powered innovations. In the race…
Allan Wang, vice-president of Tesla Inc and president of Tesla China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Positioning Tesla as an AI and robotics company more than an automobile manufacturer, a senior executive of Tesla said the company is able to make significant contributions to the production of robots with its Shanghai gigafactory “a golden key to…
Potential carbuyers look at a Tesla model at a Tesla store in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY The gigafactory in Shanghai is playing an increasingly important role in Tesla’s global production and export network, with its product localization rate now exceeding 95 percent, said Grace Tao, vice-president of Tesla. “Tesla’s achievements in China…
Yu Qian, co-founder and CEO of QCraft, speaks at the 2026 Intelligent Electric Vehicle Development Forum, on April 12. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The autonomous driving industry is entering a new phase centered on “physical AI”, as advances in world models and reinforcement learning begin to reshape how machines understand real-world environments, said Yu Qian,…
BYD’s booth at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, running from March 25 to April 5, attracts scores of visitors. CHINA DAILY Chinese automakers have achieved headway in major overseas markets, a feat largely fueled by their advancements in new energy vehicles, reshaping the global auto industry. The 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, which concluded…
Volkswagen showcases new models at the Volkswagen Brand Night in Beijing on Wednesday. WANG YUCHEN/CHINA DAILY Volkswagen brand will launch 13 new energy vehicle models in China this year, across battery electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extended segments, as part of its “In China, for China” strategy, while clarifying product roles for its three local joint…
People visit the ICV (Internet-connected vehicles) and NEV (new energy vehicles) Exhibition Area of the 2025 World Manufacturing Convention (WMC) in Hefei, East China’s Anhui province, Sept 20, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s passenger vehicle market came under pressure in the first quarter of 2026, while exports maintained rapid growth, providing support for the industry’s overall performance.…
A Chinese engineer at Hyundai explains details of the IONIQ VENUS concept car on April 10, 2026 in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Hyundai Motor said on Friday it has no plans to exit China despite lagging performance in the world’s largest auto market, underscoring a renewed commitment tied to its electrification push. “China is…
Employees work on a motorcycle assembly line in Chongqing on April 1. HUANG WEI/XINHUA China’s motorcycle industry has reached a significant milestone, demonstrating its core strength to compete with leading global brands. This was vividly demonstrated recently when Chongqing-based motorcycle startup Zxmoto clinched a historic victory in the Portuguese leg of the 2026 FIM Supersport…