China’s new energy vehicle makers are accelerating their move into Canada as the two countries’ new trade arrangement opens the door to greater market access, with leading automakers already moving to establish local sales networks and prepare product launches. The latest sign of that momentum came as China’s Ambassador to Canada Wang Di announced that…
As the global automotive industry transitions toward electrification, Bentley is taking a measured approach to ensure its brand identity remains intact while adapting to evolving market conditions. Kim Airey, managing director of Bentley Motors for the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, said the ultra-luxury segment in China has experienced a cyclical slowdown, but emphasized…
Industrial robots assemble vehicles on the production line at an Audi FAW NEV plant in Changchun, Jilin province. CHINA DAILY The Audi A6L e-tron brings the long-running A6L family in China into the fully electric segment, extending a nameplate with roots in the country’s premium sedan market. The A6L e-tron is among Audi’s China-focused models…
China’s efforts to boost automotive aftermarket consumption are expected to unlock demand from vehicle owners and create new growth opportunities, as the country’s auto sector looks beyond new car sales to services throughout the vehicle ownership life cycle, industry experts said. The measures, released by the Ministry of Commerce and eight other government departments, cover…
Huawei Executive Director Richard Yu Chengdong unveils the S800 Grand Design of Maextro. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Huawei Technologies Co made another bold step in expanding the price boundary of China’s smart vehicle industry by partnering with local car maker JAC to officially launch the S800 Grand Design edition on Thursday evening. Priced from 1.38…
Chinese automotive brands are making fresh inroads into South Korea’s highly competitive auto market, as their advances in intelligent technologies and improving brand perception are increasingly acknowledged by local consumers. According to data released this month by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association, or KAIDA, China ranked among the top three countries by imported…
An automated driving car seen in Wuhan, Hubei province. LI CHANGLIN/FOR CHINA DAILY The world’s first global technical regulation on automated driving systems has been formally approved, marking a major step toward a unified framework for the safe deployment of autonomous vehicle technologies across the globe. The regulation, known as ADS GTR, was jointly led…
Leapmotor’s Lafa5 is seen at the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong that runs from June 18 to 22. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Leapmotor is showcasing its right-hand-drive Lafa5 model at the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong, as part of the EV startup’s efforts to speed…
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…