Workers assemble cars at Geely’s Guiyang plant in Guizhou province. [Photo by Wu Min/For chinadaily.com.cn] The auto market hit its usual midsummer lull in July, with growth easing, but some carmakers bucked the trend and set new monthly records. According to the China Automobile Dealers Association, passenger vehicle retail sales reached approximately 1.9 million units…
Workers assemble cars at Geely’s Guiyang plant in Guizhou province. [Photo by Wu Min/For chinadaily.com.cn] China’s leading automaker Geely unveiled a new plug-in hybrid on Friday in Guiyang of Guizhou, highlighting rapid growth in the province’s new energy vehicle manufacturing sector. “In one year, we have produced and launched two models in Guiyang. The model…
Visitors pose with an XPeng car in Beijing on Aug 6, 2025. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] Customer satisfaction with new energy vehicle sales and services in China has risen in 2025, with domestic brands narrowing the gap with premium international competitors, according to a J.D. Power study released on Thursday. The China New Energy Vehicle…
BEIJING — In the city of Ziyang, Sichuan province, a logistics company has hired three “employees” who never take lunch breaks and could work around the clock without any complaints. They are autonomous delivery vans, each capable of carrying between 600 and 800 parcels. They navigate the winding roads between villages located 10 to 30…
Apollo Go, Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing unit, announced a strategic partnership with Lyft, a global mobility platform, on Monday, marking a significant step in the Chinese tech giant’s international expansion. According to the statement, Apollo Go will launch autonomous ride-hailing services in Europe via Lyft’s vast transportation networks by 2026. Using its sixth-generation autonomous vehicles, the…
SAIC Audi launches the all-new A5L Sportback in Shanghai on Aug 1, 2025. [Photo by Wang Yuchen/chinadaily.com.cn] SAIC Audi is enhancing its brand image with the launch of A5L Sportback – a gasoline-powered vehicle equipped with Huawei’s ADS smart driving technology. “The all-new SAIC Audi A5L Sportback further reinforces the brand positioning of Young, Tech,…
A Starlight recreational vehicle is seen at a suburban resort in Beijing on Aug 1, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese recreational vehicle startup Starlight opened its flagship experience center in Beijing on Friday, unveiling strategic partnerships with leading players in manufacturing, rental, and travel services to meet growing demand for self-driving tourism. Working with…
Visitors inspect the AUDI E5 Sportback at Auto Shanghai in April. LI FUSHENG/CHINA DAILY Global automakers are doubling down on smart driving and cabin features via partnerships with domestic tech firms, in an effort to regain ground in China’s fast-changing auto market, while preserving the strength of their internal combustion engine offerings. This two-pronged approach…
FILE PHOTO: People look at the Porsche Taycan GTS electric vehicle (EV) during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, April 23, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] European luxury carmakers including Porsche and Aston Martin have surged ahead with US price hikes, which could point the way for bigger brands to follow in their…
Anthony Lo, vice-president and chief design officer of BAIC Global Design, introduces the Arcfox 77° concept car on Thursday in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BAIC unveiled the Arcfox 77° concept car at the first BAIC Design Salon on Thursday, marking a key step in the brand’s design-driven transformation. This move is part of BAIC’s…