Germany’s Dekra Group will bring two new testing centers online in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, and Chongqing in the second half of this year, expanding services for automotive components, consumer electronics and other industries, a senior executive said. After ramping up its testing infrastructure in recent years, including a major 2024 upgrade of its facility in…
Volkswagen showcases its ID electric models at the 2025 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Haikou, Hainan province. CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY The Volkswagen Group is ramping up its NEV offensive in China, saying it plans to introduce a new model roughly every two weeks starting in 2026. The German carmaker will showcase 10 models spanning…
A visitor checks out an Avatr 11 electric vehicle on display at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show held in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 26, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] BANGKOK – Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained unprecedented attention in Thailand, as a sudden surge in global oil prices drives consumers to seek immediate options to reduce their…
The rise in quality problems among China’s new energy vehicles is moderating, but issues tied to design and user experience now account for nearly 70 percent of all complaints, according to a J.D. Power study released on Thursday. The 2026 China New Energy Vehicle Initial Quality Study shows that the industry average reached 231 problems…
Tesla’s Supercharger stalls are seen at a service area in Chongqing in March. CHINA DAILY US-based electric vehicle maker Tesla has taken a significant leap forward in its China market strategy with the launch of 55 V4 Supercharger stations in a single deployment across major expressways in Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality. This initiative marks Tesla’s…
The Freelander brand makes its debut in Shanghai on March 31, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s Chery Automobile and British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover unveiled a new global NEV brand, Freelander, on Tuesday, marking a shift in their joint-venture model toward deeper integration and independent brand operations. The Freelander name traces back to a…
Tesla launches 55 V4 Supercharger stations across expressways in Chongqing on March 28. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] US EV maker Tesla has put into operation its largest supercharger project on China’s expressway network, with 55 charging stations simultaneously opening on Saturday across highways in Southwest China’s Chongqing. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor
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…