This photo shows a production line of the NIO Second Advanced Manufacturing Base in Hefei, East China’s Anhui province, July 1, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The automotive service ecosystem is emerging as a competitive edge in the auto industry, driven by advancements in intelligent and autonomous driving technology, an industry think tank noted. In the era of…
Customers inspect electric vehicles at a Xiaomi store in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Oct 15. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY China is racing to tighten safety rules for its automotive sector, with a particular focus on new energy vehicles, as part of efforts to promote the healthy development of the industry. Among other measures, passenger vehicles…
China has unveiled its first globalized NEV technical validation system, as the country’s vehicles are gaining popularity in a growing number of overseas markets. The system is primarily composed of a globalized electric safety technical assessment and a big data platform for global charging working conditions. “New energy vehicles are encountering charging-related technical issues abroad,…
Workers assemble cars on the production line of FAW-Volkswagen in Qingdao, Shandong province, on March 25. LIANG XIAOPENG/FOR CHINA DAILY China and Germany are entering a new stage of collaboration in the automotive sector, moving beyond market complementarity to jointly develop technologies and standards that will help shape the global industry’s transformation toward electrification and…
A group of foreign automakers has received the first batch of Nexperia chips made in China, as signs emerge that the Netherlands is softening its stance following weeks of tension over control of the semiconductor maker, people familiar with the matter told China Daily. An executive at a German automaker who asked not to be…
Iluvatar CoreX has won the World Internet Conference (WIC) Distinguished Contribution Award in the growth potential category at the 2025 WIC Wuzhen Summit, recognizing its pivotal role in China’s general-purpose graphics processing unit (GPU) sector. Iluvatar CoreX, which designed and launched the nation’s first general-purpose GPU, has grown into a leading enterprise in the field…
The ID. UNYX 08. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen Anhui is scheduled to start production in 2026 of the ID. UNYX 08, the Sino-German joint venture’s first full-size electric SUV, as part of its “In China for China” strategy. The model has appeared on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. All…
Chinese e-commerce giant JD launched a new electric vehicle in collaboration with Chinese automaker GAC Group and battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) on Sunday. Labeled as a “national good car”, the Aion UT Super model is available for sale exclusively on JD’s online platform. The battery-leasing purchase option is priced at 49,900…
Volkswagen Group showcases its ID models at the ongoing China International Import Expo in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Global automakers are showcasing products and technology and expanding domestic partnerships at the China International Import Expo, which is running from Wednesday to Monday, signaling their commitment to the world’s largest auto market. A key highlight at the…
New energy vehicles roll off the production line at a Leapmotor plant in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. HU XIAOFEI/FOR CHINA DAILY China will advance electrification to reduce automotive carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency, with new energy vehicles set to become the market mainstay. By 2040, NEV penetration is projected to exceed 80 percent. Meanwhile, a…