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Nissan underscores commitment to China at CIIE

Isao Sekiguchi, Nissan’s corporate vice-president, delivers a speech at the CIIE on Nov 6, 2024. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] With China’s evolving market trends, Nissan is accelerating its electrification efforts, planning to launch eight new energy models, including five under the Nissan brand, by fiscal year 2026 to meet diverse consumer needs. Isao Sekiguchi, Nissan’s…

Insiders: Partnerships crucial in driving NEV industry forward

A Porsche electric car on display at the ongoing China International Import Expo in Shanghai. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Open and collaborative partnerships are the intrinsic forces for developing the global new energy vehicle industry, in order to drive technological advancements and tackle climate change, officials and executives said on Wednesday. China’s NEVs not only provide…

China reports sharp increase in EV charging facilities

BEIJING — The number of charging piles for electric vehicles (EV) in China reached 11.43 million as of the end of September this year, marking an increase of 49.6 percent from a year ago, latest government data showed. Among them, around 3.33 million were public charging facilities while 8.1 million were private, according National Energy…

Porsche showcases iconic turbo spirit at CIIE

The electric Macan Turbo and the 911 Turbo (930) are showcased at the 7th China International Import Expo, which runs from Nov 5 to 11 in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German sportscar maker Porsche is showcasing its pioneering “turbo spirit” at the ongoing China International Import Expo as it transitions from the era of…

BMW looks to deepen cooperation, innovation

A BMW M5 is seen at the BMW booth at the 7th China International Import Expo. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] BMW said it is looking to strengthen cooperation and innovation with China’s leading technology players to develop products tailored to meet the needs of Chinese consumers. The German premium carmaker made the remarks on Tuesday…

Beijing E-Town welcomes new energy technology joint venture

Beijing IAT Yazaki New Energy Technology, jointly funded by IAT Automobile Technology and Yazaki (China) Investment, was officially established on Tuesday in Beijing E-Town. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Beijing IAT Yazaki New Energy Technology, jointly funded by IAT Automobile Technology and Yazaki (China) Investment, was officially established on Tuesday in Beijing E-Town, an economic and…

VW underscores commitment to China at CIIE

The Volkswagen Group’s booth at the 7th China International Import Expo, which kicks off on Nov 5, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German car group Volkswagen is presenting a number of its latest products at this year’s China International Import Expo, which runs from Tuesday to Sunday. Highlights include a smart cockpit demo showing state-of-the-art…

China appeals to WTO over EU’s final ruling of countervailing measures on Chinese EVs: commerce ministry

BEIJING — China on Monday appealed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the EU’s final ruling of countervailing measures on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), according to China’s commerce ministry. China firmly opposes the final measures of the EU to impose high countervailing duties on Chinese-made EVs, despite a barrage of objections raised by relevant…

Xpeng Aeroht makes great leap skyward

Visitors take photos of the flying car developed by Xpeng Aeroht, which is affiliated with automaker Xpeng, at the China Intelligent Connected Vehicle Show and Automatic Driving Expo in Shanghai, Aug 9, 2024. [Photo/VCG] Chinese carmaker Xpeng’s aerial vehicle arm Xpeng Aeroht has begun construction of a manufacturing base for its modular flying cars in…

Vehicle design complaints rise, finds J.D. Power

A staff member is using the touchscreen of a new vehicle displayed at an automotive exhibition in October 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Car owners in China are reporting more complaints about vehicle designs this year than they did in 2023, according to a J.D. Power survey released on Thursday. The 2024 China Vehicle Dependability…