BANGKOK — Chinese automaker NIO officially introduced its fully electric premium compact vehicle line under the brand Firefly in Thailand on Thursday as part of its strategy to expand global market presence. In partnership with Thai importer and distributor Thonburi Blue Sky, the launch featured the Firefly smart city car, designed for urban maneuverability with…
The Chinese automotive industry is moving away from vicious competition, or “involution”, toward a more sustainable and quality-focused development model, Li Shufu, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, said. Speaking to China Daily on Tuesday, Li, who is also the chairman of Geely Holding Group, highlighted a significant…
BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery packs attract visitors at an event in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on March 6, 2026. [Photo by Wang Yuchen/chinadaily.com.cn] BYD on Thursday unveiled its second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, which it described as a new major breakthrough in electrification, as the Chinese automaker seeks to address key pain points in China’s…
Customs officials check export-bound NEVs at a land port in Xizang autonomous region. KUNGA LESANG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE China’s new energy vehicle exports to South Asia through Xizang autonomous region border ports have surged to new heights, with 12,938 units exported in 2025, marking an impressive 6.8 percent year-on-year growth, said Lhasa Customs. This milestone underscores…
How can Chinese automakers succeed globally? The answer lies in technology — maintaining innovation in key segments, like autonomous driving systems combined with AI, according to Tao Gao, research and analysis associate director of S&P Global Mobility, in an online interview with China Daily Website. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor
MG launches the MG4 hatchback with a hybrid solid-liquid battery at the Guangzhou auto show in November. CHINA DAILY Solid-state batteries are moving from the lab to real-world applications, with automakers and battery makers revealing pilot production lines and technical breakthroughs. Yet experts caution that large-scale adoption still faces material, cost and supply-chain challenges, meaning…
New energy vehicles charge at a service area in Xiangyang, Hubei province, on Feb 18. WANG JIANFENG/FOR CHINA DAILY China saw a surge in private car travel during the Spring Festival holiday, with new energy vehicle traffic driving expressway charging to a record high. The National Energy Administration said from Feb 15 to 23, expressway…
BMW showcases the X1 M35Li SUV at the 2025 Chengdu Motor Show in August in Sichuan province. LI FUSHENG/CHINA DAILY Major German car firms have reaffirmed their commitment to China, highlighting the role of the country as a source of innovation in the global automotive industry, during the visit of Chancellor Friedrich Merz to China…
China’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure reached a total of 20.70 million charging plugs by the end of January, marking a 49.6 percent increase from the previous year, according to the National Energy Administration. The rapid expansion comes as the world’s largest auto market continues its aggressive push toward new energy vehicles. The administration noted that…
China’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure reached a total of 20.70 million charging plugs by the end of January, marking a 49.6 percent increase from the previous year, according to the National Energy Administration. The rapid expansion comes as the world’s largest auto market continues its aggressive push toward new energy vehicles. The administration noted that…