A glance at a production line of FAW-Volkswagen in Tianjin. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The 20th International Forum (TEDA) on Chinese Automotive Industry Development concluded in early September in Tianjin with the establishment of five consensuses on policy trends, corporate strategies, green industry development and advanced technology applications. The forum saw the participation of more…
Domestic car brands in China have narrowed the quality gap with international marques, according to a J.D. Power study released on Thursday. The China Initial Quality Study, now in its 25th year, measures initial vehicle quality by examining problems experienced by new-vehicle owners within the first two to six months of ownership. The study measures…
Valeo CEO Christophe Périllat poses for a photo in a celebratory event in Zhejiang province on Sept 5, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Valeo is committed to its development in China, where it is developing, testing and introducing innovative products and technologies, said CEO Christophe Périllat. Périllat made the remarks at an event in Zhejiang…
Visitors view an electric vehicle of BYD from China during the Festival of Motoring in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug 30, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are ramping up their push into Africa, seeking to capture a growing market with untapped potential. Chinese EV maker Neta Auto — a brand developed by EV startup Zhejiang…
Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management at BMW AG, poses with its fuel cell vehicles at the company’s headquarters in Munich, Germany. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle in 2028, offering an additional emission-free powertrain option, said the German carmaker on Thursday. Oliver…
Representatives from five continents visited Shanghai before attending the 2024 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges. John Haslem, president of Association of Former Members of the Parliament of Australia and former Liberal Party member for the House of Representatives, hails the development of China, noting, “I saw the United States 50 years ago, I see China…
Visitors look at a Mercedes-Benz at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in April. CHINA DAILY Mercedes-Benz Group announced a massive investment plan on Wednesday to enrich its portfolio of locally made vehicles in China, its largest market in the world. Together with its Chinese partners, it is planning to spend over 14 billion yuan…
Voyah starts presales of the Courage electric SUV at the 2024 Chengdu auto show. [Photo by Cao Yingying/chinadaily.com.cn] Within 48 hours in late August, Dongfeng Motor’s Voyah started presales of two models, as a sign of the premium brand’s efforts to stay agile and competitive in China’s fast-evolving NEV sector. “This quick move was driven…
Maine Coon cats on display at the 26th Pet Fair Asia held in Shanghai, Aug 22, 2024. [Photo/VCG] The 26th Pet Fair Asia kicked off in Shanghai on Wednesday, and the fair lasts until Aug 25. China’s “pet economy” has shown huge potential for development, with the rapid growth of related industries and a trend…
Visitors take a closer look at Nio’s electric car model, EP9, at the 27th Chengdu Motor Show on Sept 1, 2024. [Photo/VCG] The 27th Chengdu Motor Show kicked off in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Friday. The 10-day exhibition focuses on three major kinds of automobiles, which are fuel-powered vehicles, new energy vehicles and plug-in hybrid…