China’s Geely and French carmaker Renault Group have signed definitive agreements expanding their strategic partnership to Brazil, marking a new phase in the two automakers’ global cooperation on electrification and emerging markets. Under the deal, Geely will acquire a 26.4 percent stake in Renault’s Brazilian subsidiary, while Renault retains majority ownership and will continue to…
As China’s first national-level automotive chip standard verification platform officially began operations recently, the nation is accelerating its push into intelligent and connected mobility by building a unified and internationally recognized standards system for vehicle-grade chips. Developed by CATARC Automotive Chip (Shenzhen) Technology Co Ltd under the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), the…
Onlookers watch a demonstration of the flying module component of XPeng AeroHT’s Land Aircraft Carrier in Haikou, Hainan province, on Jan 21. SU BIKUN/FOR CHINA DAILY GUANGZHOU — XPENG AEROHT, the flying car affiliate of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, on Monday began trial production at the world’s first intelligent factory for mass-produced flying cars…
JERUSALEM — The share of Chinese brands reached 82.1 percent of all electric car sales in Israel in the first ten months of 2025, according to figures issued by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association on Sunday. The data showed that between January and October, 43,177 electric cars manufactured by Chinese automakers were sold in Israel,…
BYD electric vehicle Racco prototype is seen on display at the press day of the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct 30, 2025. [Photo/VCG] Chinese automobile companies are showcasing new energy vehicle models and latest technologies at the ongoing Japan Mobility Show, aiming to enter what has long been considered a “relatively…
China is accelerating the recycling standardization to address the fast-growing expired batteries from new energy vehicles. The domestic recycling market is expected to exceed 100 billion yuan ($14.08 billion) by 2030, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation. It said the country recycled over 300,000 metric tons of power batteries in 2024, generating more…
FAW-Volkswagen holds a ceremony on October 30, 2025 in celebration of the roll-out of its 30 millionth vehicle. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] FAW-Volkswagen rolled out its 30 millionth vehicle – an Audi A5L sedan – on Thursday at the company’s Changchun plant in Jilin province, becoming the first passenger-vehicle maker in China to surpass 30…
BMW launches the geothermal heating program for its powertrain plant and high-voltage battery center in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Oct 31, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BMW Group has taken another step in its global renewable energy transition with the launch of a geothermal heating project on Friday in Shenyang, Northeast China — a move…
A potential buyer tries out an electric vehicle during a recent car expo in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. SHI BUFA/FOR CHINA DAILY China is set to maintain its commanding lead in global electric vehicle (EV) adoption for at least the next 15 years, according to the recently released bp Energy Outlook 2025 report. This sustained dominance…
China’s first national-level automotive chip standard verification platform began operation in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Tuesday, marking a key step toward building a unified verification system for vehicle-grade chips in the country. The platform features 13 specialized laboratories and is equipped with more than 80 sets of testing devices capable of conducting over 30 types…