Chinese carmaker SOUEAST plans to expand to over 60 markets with more than 300 outlets by the end of 2025, up from 144 sales and service outlets in over 30 countries and regions at present. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] SOUEAST, a representative of the new generation of automotive brands in China with presence in over…
An intelligent connected vehicle tester monitors the status of the car during a road test in Wuhan, Hubei province, in July.[Photo/Xinhua] “They are nothing but lies,” said Wang Yun, a 35-year-old teacher at a middle school in Tianjin, about many carmakers’ marketing campaigns to promote smart driving vehicles. Once an avid fan of the electric…
Geely Automobile Holdings has built 12 national-level green factories and 11 “zero-waste” plants. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Geely Automobile Holdings aims to cut per-vehicle lifecycle emissions by over 25 percent this year compared to the 2020 levels, said the company in its ESG report released on Sunday. Last year, the Hong Kong-listed carmaker saw its vehicle…
Frank-Steffen Walliser, chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, speaks at the Auto Shanghai 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] British luxury automaker Bentley Motors underscored the significance of the Chinese market with world premiere of three new models at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2025. The models are the Azure variants of the Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible…
Chery showcases its Mornine gen-1 humanoid robot and flying car at Auto Shanghai. [CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY] With booths of more than 1,000 exhibitors spread across 16 halls at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, Auto Shanghai 2025 is intimidatingly big for one who wants to see them all in person. But to some…
Alexander Pollich, president and CEO of Porsche China, speaks at Auto Shanghai on Wednesday.[CHINA DAILY] At a time when many overseas automakers are struggling in the hyper-competitive Chinese market, Porsche is steadfast in its strategy of staying true to itself and playing the long game. “We are endurance racers, not sprinters. And this is now…
This photo shows a Yangwang U7 of BYD at the 22nd Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, Nov 15, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] SHENZHEN — China’s self-developed car carrier “BYD Shenzhen”, the largest of its kind worldwide, set off on its maiden voyage with more…
Moeldoko, general chairman of the Electric Vehicle Industry Association, visits a Denza booth at PEVS 2025, which opened on April 29 in Jakarta. [Photo by LEONARDUS JEGHO/for chinadaily.com.cn] For Chen Riling, chairman of Guangzhou-based Wanxinda Enterprise Group, the weeklong PEVS 2025 that opened on Tuesday is another window not only to Indonesia but also to…
Forvia’s booth attracts visitors at Auto Shanghai, which is held from April 23 to May 2, 2025. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] Forvia Group, one of the world’s largest automotive technology suppliers, is sharpening its focus on local innovation in China, aiming to develop “China solutions” that can be exported worldwide. “Some of the features that…
The booth of Mercedes-Benz during an auto show in Shanghai.[Photo/Agencies] Global carmakers are racing to leverage local Chinese technology, particularly smart in-car functions and advanced driver assistance systems, to sharpen their competitive edge in the world’s largest and also fiercest auto market. “A number of carmakers have become more proactive in embracing China’s R&D and…