The 23rd China Changchun International Automobile Expo and the 8th China FAW Hongqi Carnival kick off on Sunday at the Northeast Asia International Expo Center in Changchun, Jilin province. [Photo by Tian Jiaxin/for chinadaily.com.cn] The 23rd China Changchun International Automobile Expo opened Sunday at the Northeast Asia International Expo Center in Changchun, Jilin province, drawing…
Members of the public visit the Buick booth at the 2026 China Mobility Show in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on June 20. CHINA DAILY China’s fast-growing smart electric vehicle ecosystem is giving China-based teams at multinational automakers a key role in vehicle development and technology integration, as global brands move away from adapting overseas-developed models for…
A Nio Firefly with rally-style wheels and body kit at the Guangzhou auto show in November. QIN ZIHANG/FOR CHINA DAILY China has revealed a sweeping package of measures to relax longstanding restrictions on car modifications, motorsports and classic-car collections, as authorities seek to unlock growth in the country’s trillion-yuan automotive aftermarket amid slowing new car…
Visitors experience an AITO M9 SUV on display during the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Auto Show 2026 in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, on May 29, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s top car industry associations expect market conditions to improve in the second half, as policy support, rising exports and the rapid growth of new…
Old VW power plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, on July 11, 2026. [Photo/VCG] Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe’s largest automaker considers a far-reaching overhaul that sources say could cost around 100,000 jobs. Volkswagen is under unprecedented pressure to restructure the business model that underpinned its success…
China’s new energy vehicle industry maintained strong growth in the first half of 2026, with domestic sales increasingly becoming mainstream and exports reaching new milestones, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers on Tuesday. The country produced 7.438 million NEVs and sold 7.446 million units in the first six months of…
A Mercedes-Benz all-electric GLC SUV is displayed during its launch event in Beijing on July 8, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Mercedes-Benz launched its all-electric GLC SUV in Beijing on Wednesday, as the German premium carmaker steps up efforts to expand its electric and intelligent vehicle lineup tailored for Chinese customers. The all-electric GLC SUV…
Representatives from Brembo and CFMOTO pose after the two companies ink a long-term strategic partnership agreement on July 8, 2026, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Brembo has signed a long-term strategic partnership agreement with CFMOTO to advance the development of the Chinese powersports company’s high-performance motorcycles for global markets. Under the agreement…
People visit an auto show in Jinan, East China’s Shandong province, April 10, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sector reported continued growth in the first half of 2026, with output and sales both exceeding 7 million units during the period, latest industry data showed on Thursday. NEV output from January to…
Continental has announced to sell its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for 4 billion euros ($4.58 billion), which will turn the German auto parts giant into a pure-play tire manufacturer for the first time in its 155-year history. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to…