China will establish a corporate reporting system for new energy vehicle fire incidents, as the country tightens the oversight of electric vehicle safety following a fatal crash involving a Xiaomi sedan, a senior official of the State Administration for Market Regulation said at the 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference on Friday. To strengthen oversight,…
Experts share insights on auto safety evaluation issues at the 2025 NCAP World Congress, which was held in Shanghai from Wednesday to Friday. CHINA DAILY In light of the ongoing electrification and intelligent transformation of the automotive industry, experts at the 2025 NCAP World Congress emphasized the need for a more collaborative global auto evaluation system…
Chinese e-commerce giant JD has announced that it will launch a new car in collaboration with Chinese automaker GAC Group and battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) during the upcoming Singles Day shopping festival, a move industry experts said will bolster sales of new energy vehicles and shore up consumption. JD said internal…
Electric vehicles are charged at the Quanhu Park station equipped with ultra-fast liquid-cooled chargers in Guiyang, Southwest China’s Guizhou province, June 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — China unveiled a three-year action plan on Wednesday to improve its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, as part of its broader efforts to boost consumer confidence and accelerate EV…
China filed a request for consultations with India at the World Trade Organization on Wednesday, regarding India’s subsidy measures for electric vehicles and batteries, the Ministry of Commerce said. India’s subsidy measures are suspected of violating multiple obligations, including national treatment, and constitute import substitution subsidies explicitly prohibited by the WTO, the ministry said. These…
An aerial drone photo taken on Oct 4, 2025 shows cars ready for shipment and export at a port area in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sector maintained strong momentum in production and sales in the first nine months of the year, according to industry data released…
An assembly line at a factory of Changan Automobile in Chongqing on April 1. LONG FAN/FOR CHINA DAILY BEIJING — At a new energy vehicle super factory in Beijing’s suburban Miyun district, metal sheets are precision-pressed into body panels with microscopic accuracy, while robotic arms assemble components amid a flurry of welding sparks. This highly intelligent…
Employees work on an EV assembly line in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Sunday. HU XIAOFEI/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s latest step to adjust technical requirements for new energy vehicles eligible for purchase tax exemptions between 2026 and 2027 will promote the high-quality development of the NEV sector, while driving advancements and applications of energy-saving technologies, and improving…
Chery showcases its models at the 2025 Chengdu Motor Show on Aug 29 in Sichuan province. LI FUSHENG/CHINA DAILY China’s auto market is expected to maintain its growth trajectory through the fourth quarter as strong demand, policy changes, and steady production underpin momentum for both traditional and new energy vehicle makers. “During the National Day…
Tesla logo is seen in this illustration taken July 23, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] Tesla’s lower-priced versions of its staple Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan face an uphill battle in the region where Elon Musk’s company arguably needs help the most: Europe. Unveiled on Tuesday, the $39,990 Model Y Standard and $36,990 Model 3…