BMW Group grants technology licenses to Luyuan Group at a signing ceremony in Hangzhou on Wednesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BMW Group, a German automaker, has granted Luyuan Group, a Chinese electric two-wheeler manufacturer, the rights to use its micromobility concepts to promote greener and more sustainable urban transportation. The licensed concepts include Dynamic Cargo…
Car cabins in China are becoming increasingly intelligent, with major gains in multimodal interfaces, AI-based intent recognition and real-time command processing, according to new research from J.D. Power, Tongji University’s Human-Vehicle Relationship Lab and the eXtraordinary AI Lab. In the latest China Intelligent Cabin Awards, vehicles scored an average of 622 points on a 1,000-point…
ZARAGOZA — A joint venture between China’s CATL and multinational automaker Stellantis broke ground on Tuesday for a major lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Spain’s northeastern region of Aragon, marking one of the largest Chinese industrial investments in the country. With a planned investment of 4.1 billion euros ($4.75 billion), the facility will…
JERUSALEM — Chinese carmaker BYD Auto launched a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Israel, its Israeli dealership Shlomo Motors announced on Wednesday at a launch event in the central city of Rishon LeZion. The model, BYD Atto 2 DM-i, known in China as the Yuan Up DM-i, is a subcompact crossover SUV. It…
Spain’s Ebro-EV Motors and China’s Chery Automobile celebrate the start of vehicle production at their joint venture, the Ebro Factory, located in the Zona Franca of Barcelona, Spain, Nov 23, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] BARCELONA, Spain — A collaboration between Chinese automaker Chery and Spanish brand Ebro is helping the Southern European country to rebuild auto manufacturing…
A front-wheel-drive plant of Beijing Benz Automotive Co has been certified by an internationally recognized authority and has officially met carbon neutrality standards, becoming the first complete vehicle manufacturing plant in China to receive such certification. As BBAC’s first “zero-carbon factory”, the front-wheel-drive plant has successfully passed the certification, marking another milestone breakthrough in the…
A fleet of WeRide’s van-type Robotaxi GXR in Abu Dhabi. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide launched its fully driverless commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday. The emirate has become the first city in the Middle East to roll out such a futuristic transport option. Without…
Arcfox’s first MPV prototype is on display at Auto Guangzhou that runs from Nov 21 to 30, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Arcfox has unveiled its first mid-to-large luxury MPV prototype at Auto Guangzhou, as the premium EV brand under BAIC Group advances in China’s high-end vehicle market. With the addition of the model, Arcfox…
Visitors learn about a 212 model at the 2025 Auto Guangzhou. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese off-road brand 212 is targeting the Middle East as the cornerstone of its global expansion, aiming to position its rugged vehicles for the region’s desert conditions. The brand, validated in China’s hardcore off-road segment, sees a natural fit for…
Auto dealers and GAC Commercial Vehicle’s executives pose after the SMILODON PRO pickup’s salon in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Nov 22, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] GAC Commercial Vehicle is eyeing an acceleration in overseas markets with its SMILODON PRO pickup—a model executives hope will spearhead the brand’s global presence. On Saturday, dealers from across…