A Changan Deepal L3 test vehicle navigates heavy traffic in Chongqing on Dec 24. HE PENGLEI/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Automotive executives have put smart driving at the center of attention during the ongoing two sessions with a broad consensus that advancing from Level 2 assisted driving to higher levels of autonomy requires balancing technological innovation with…
A Wuling vehicle is assembled on an automated production line in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Jan 30. LI HANCHI/FOR CHINA DAILY China should establish its own intelligent driving standards and use the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region as a “bridgehead” for promotion to Southeast Asia, a national lawmaker said. That would mark a significant…
Executives from WeRide and Farizon pose for a photo after the latest Robotaxi GXR is unveiled on March 9, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] WeRide and Farizon, a unit of Geely Holding Group, said on Monday they plan to deliver 2,000 units of their upgraded Robotaxi GXR vehicles in 2026, marking a step toward larger-scale…
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…