China National Heavy Duty Truck Group showcases its electric heavy trucks in Shanghai on May 15. CHINA DAILY China has set its first nationwide targets to accelerate the green, low-carbon transformation of the heavy truck sector. The country is expected to have 1.6 million new energy heavy trucks by 2030, with these vehicles accounting for…
Geely showcases its AI digital chassis at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area auto show in Shenzhen on May 31. CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY Automakers in China are shortening development cycles and launching new models more quickly to better respond to changing consumer demand, but industry experts said faster iteration should be backed by more robust…
People visit the booth of Li Auto during the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, capital of China, April 26, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s green transport transition is moving toward a more diversified energy mix, with battery electric vehicles being complemented by alternative fuels such as methanol, particularly in commercial and long-haul applications. Future mobility…
The right-hand-drive version of the E5 PLUS is showcased at the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong, which runs from June 18 to 22. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] DFSK, the new energy vehicle brand under Seres Group, has unveiled the right-hand-drive version of its E5 PLUS at the 2026 International Automotive…
The first China-Europe freight train fully loaded with new general-purpose automobile containers waits for departure at Tuanjiecun Railway Station in Chongqing on June 22. TANG YI/XINHUA CHONGQING — A China-Europe freight train loaded with new 40-foot, 35-metric-ton general-purpose automobile containers departed from Chongqing in Southwest China earlier this week, marking an innovation that makes the…
Driven by a massive build-out of home installations and faster public stations, China’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure topped 22.49 million units by the end of May, surging 44.9 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest industry data. Data from the National Energy Administration revealed that public charging facilities accounted for 4.95 million units,…
China’s increasingly competitive automotive market is shifting from a battle of brands and products to a contest of customer experience, with new energy vehicle brands establishing a clear lead over traditional internal combustion engine manufacturers, according to a new study by J.D. Power. NEV brands scored 797 points on average in the 2026 China Purchase…
A visitor tries out a new energy vehicle during an auto expo in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. DING GENHOU/FOR CHINA DAILY China unveiled on Tuesday a list of 40 pilot cities for automobile consumption-boosting initiatives, a move aimed at removing unreasonable restrictions and cultivating new consumption scenarios that integrate commerce, tourism, culture and sports.…
The first Volkswagen showroom in Uzbekistan opens in the capital city of Tashkent on June 17, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen’s namesake brand as well as Jetta have entered the Uzbekistan market with a lineup of vehicles produced in China, underscoring the growing role of the company’s China operations as a global export hub.…
A Zeekr 009 Grand is seen at Zeekr’s booth at the 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong), which runs from June 18 to 22. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Zeekr has unveiled a global strategy for its dual flagship 9-Series models, the Zeekr 9X and Zeekr 009 Grand, in Hong Kong, marking a…