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…
BAIC vehicles are seen to drive researchers in Hotan prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] State-owned carmaker BAIC is giving its hand to facilitate a multi-disciplinary field study that aims to explore the Hotan section of the Kunlun Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The event, which kicked off on Sunday…
The number of new energy vehicles owned by individuals in the Xizang autonomous region at the end of June exceeded 10,000 units for the first time, a significant milestone in the region’s efforts to promote green vehicles, according to data from the region’s traffic management authorities. The 2023 Environmental Bulletin from the Xizang autonomous region,…
Visitors inspect a Ford Mustang Mach-E at an auto show in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in 2023. PHOTO/CHINA DAILY As more electric vehicles feature panoramic sunroofs, which enhance visibility but can lead to unbearable temperatures during summers, automakers are exploring new materials to help keep interiors cool. Japanese automaker Nissan recently displayed a so-called Cool Paint…
Customers inspect new energy vehicles in the Neta store in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 5. WANG GUANSEN/XINHUA Chinese carmakers are fueling their overseas forays by dual engines of exporting vehicles from their home country and producing vehicles in foreign destinations. Vehicle exports from China have maintained their momentum seen from the past year, when the country…
Rental cars at an automobile rental depot of Europcar Mobility Group in Hamburg, Germany, in 2021. STEFANIE LOOS/GETTY IMAGES Low residual values for electric vehicles have pushed European leasing firms to raise prices and some are threatening to quit the business altogether if they are forced to go electric too fast, according to a report. Different…
Export-bound battery-powered electric vehicles await shipment at Yantai Port, Shandong province. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese makers of battery-powered electric vehicles are “gravely concerned” over any European Commission move to levy long-term countervailing duties on imports of BEVs from China, as they are seriously considering Europe as a major investment destination, said the China Chamber of…
BYD showcases three models at an experiential event held in Lahore, Pakistan, on Aug 17, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese new energy vehicle maker BYD is to launch three models soon in Pakistan, as it steps up efforts to explore overseas markets. The Sealion 6, Seal, and ATTO 3 were showcased at an experiential…
The Geely logo is seen on a rim at a car dealership in Shanghai, on Aug 17, 2021. [Photo/Agencies] Geely Automobile Holdings saw its operating revenue hit a record 107.3 billion yuan ($15.05 billion) in the first half this year, soaring 46.6 percent year-on-year, said the Hong Kong-listed carmaker on Wednesday. The Chinese conglomerate delivered…