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…
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…
Zhang Yongwei, vice-president and secretary-general of the China EV 100, speaks at the Global NEV Cooperation and Development (Shanghai) Forum, on Nov 1, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Experts have expressed optimism regarding the potential for growth and collaboration in the EV sector, reflecting a significant advancement in the global transition toward greener transportation solutions.…
Employees work on the assembly line of a carmaker in Qingdao, Shandong province. [LIANG XIAOPENG/FOR CHINA DAILY] Joint venture automotive companies in China will achieve a stunning transformation as China is cultivating a market-oriented and internationalized business environment that treats both domestic and foreign enterprises impartially, Wei Jianguo, former vice-minister of commerce, said at an…
A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China has consistently supported and encouraged mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between the Chinese and European automotive industries, said the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday. Speaking at a weekly briefing in Beijing, He Yadong, the spokesman for the…
An LG Energy Solution Co battery pack for electric vehicle using cell-to-pack technologies displayed at the InterBattery exhibition in Seoul, South Korea, March 6, 2024. [Photo/VCG] LG Energy Solution said on Monday that its operating profit from July to September hit 448.3 billion won ($322.84 million), up 129.5 percent quarter-on-quarter, although it still marked a…
Volvo showcases two of its sedans at the 2024 Chengdu International Motor Show in August.[CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY] Customer satisfaction of China’s fuel vehicles hit a record high in 2024, according to a survey released by the China Association for Quality on Wednesday. It is assessed using the China Automobile Customer Satisfaction Index, which attained a…
Hyundai’s premium brand Genesis launched the new GV70 in Beijing on Wednesday, with four variants priced between 293,000 yuan ($41,175) and 403,000 yuan. The SUV features a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, which was listed in Ward’s 10 Best. With a maximum output of 304 horsepower and top torque of 422 Newton meters, it is among…
Zeekr, owned by Chinese car giant Geely, launched a five-seat family car called Zeekr MIX, on Wednesday. Available in two variants, the MPV is priced at 279,900 yuan ($39,360) and 299,900 yuan respectively. Of its features the most striking ones are its interior space, thanks to its wheelbase of more than 3 meters and the…
China First Automobile Works (FAW) has developed a 1700V SiC power module, which is expected to advance EV charging systems toward ultra-high voltage platforms and reduce charging time to 5 minutes. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China First Automobile Works (FAW) has developed a 1700V SiC power module, which is expected to advance EV charging systems…