A Farizon double-decker bus is showcased at the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) on June 18, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Geely’s new energy commercial vehicle unit Farizon unveiled its latest lineup at the 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) on Thursday, as the city pushes to decarbonise its…
WeRide, a Chinese company specializing in autonomous driving technology, and Uber announced plans on Wednesday to launch commercial robotaxi services in the Greater Zurich Region in Switzerland. The move marks their second joint deployment in Europe within weeks of announcing service plans in Madrid, Spain. “Europe is a priority region for WeRide, and announcing two…
BEIJING — China will launch a fresh campaign to promote the sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in its rural areas by improving auto trade-in services and strengthening support for NEV use in the countryside. The campaign will select NEV models that meet the needs of rural consumers, enjoy good reputations and are known for…
Momenta showcases a Mercedes SUV which adopts its NOA solution at the 2026 Beijing auto show in April. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] China’s autonomous driving sector is entering a new phase of commercialization, with urban navigation-on-autopilot emerging as a key inflection point for mass adoption, according to a new report from China Insights Consultancy. The…
China is becoming a key part of the global mobility landscape, according to Uta Schneider, vice-president of global government affairs at Avanci, who attended the seventh Qingdao Multinationals Summit being held in Shandong from June 15 to 17. Schneider said Chinese automakers are playing a major role in shaping the future of intelligent connected vehicles,…
Satisfaction among owners of gasoline vehicles in China improved notably in 2026, driven by stronger vehicle performance, better user experience and growing demand for intelligent features, according to the latest J.D. Power China Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study. Overall owner satisfaction with internal combustion engine vehicles rose 11 points year-on-year to 762 points on…
Renault’s Hangzhou office in East China’s Zhejiang province has been put into use. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Renault Group said on Monday it has opened a new R&D office in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, under its Advanced China Development Center, expanding its research and development presence in China alongside its existing Shanghai facility. The Hangzhou office…
JERUSALEM — Chinese automaker Geely Auto launched a new electric van in Israel on Wednesday, its local importer Geo Mobility said in a statement. The Farizon Xingxiang V7E offers a cargo volume of 6.95 cubic meters, a side loading door and a height of 1.985 meters, allowing access to most underground parking facilities, the statement…
Unmanned logistics vehicles work in a transfer center in Nantong, Jiangsu province, in April. ZHANG JINGANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Automakers are entering the unmanned delivery vehicle market, with many launching products this year. Experts predict 2026 will be a watershed year as self-driving delivery technology evolves from early trials to profitable commercial operations. Data from the…
Some new energy vehicle owners in China are facing higher insurance renewal premiums and repair cost pressures, highlighting the need for automakers, insurers and repair service providers to work more closely as the country’s NEV market matures. The issue does not mean NEV insurance premiums are rising across the board. Rather, premiums are becoming more…