Workers operate at a production line of SAIC-GM-Wuling in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, in May 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] NANNING — SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors and Liuzhou Wuling Motors, reported robust new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in the first quarter of 2025, selling 199,078 units, with a 71.3 percent year-on-year…
BYD’s Seal is displayed at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show. [Photo/VCG] BANGKOK — Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) took center stage at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), captivating attendees with their advanced features, innovative powertrain technologies, and competitive pricing. As one of the most talked-about presentations, the Yangwang U8, a luxury e-SUV from BYD…
Export-bound automobiles await shipment in Taicang, Jiangsu province. JI HAIXIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese vehicles are relatively immune from the United States’ tariff impacts due to the limited number of such direct exports to the US and nearly nonexistent sales of domestic brands in that market, said Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association.…
A customer inspects Leapmotor vehicles at a store in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, in December. CHEN YANG/FOR CHINA DAILY The Chinese automotive market sustained its growth momentum as automakers posted record-breaking sales figures for March, with competition notably intensifying in the new energy vehicle sector. Among NEV startups, Leapmotor claimed the top spot for the first…
Raise prices or cut into their margins, open or close factories: carmakers must soon make major decisions as the United States imposes stiff tariffs on imported vehicles. The 25-percent tariffs that the administration of President Donald Trump started to impose from Thursday apply to cars and parts not manufactured in the US. Even US automakers…
Lin-gang Special Area, launched in 2019 as part of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone to better connect domestic and overseas markets, has deepened its two-way opening-up in a bid to address companies’ development needs and facilitate the area’s high-quality economic growth. One major step can be seen with Tesla’s energy storage facility in…
Chinese automakers showcase their models at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing during the China EV100 Forum, which ran from March 28-30. CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY The Chinese automotive industry is experiencing a profound transformation fueled by electrification, intelligence and globalization, with cross-border integration and technological innovation serving as the key drivers of industry advancement. Automobiles are…
This photo taken on Nov 27, 2024 shows the booth of Geely Holding Group at the second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – China and the European Union (EU) have agreed to promptly resume their negotiations on a price commitment plan regarding the anti-subsidy probe into Chinese…
A robotaxi vehicle seen on a street in Beijing. CHINA DAILY Chinese self-driving auto companies are intensifying efforts to make forays into overseas markets as part of a broader drive to bolster the large-scale commercial application of autonomous driving technology and enhance the competitiveness of domestic enterprises on the global intelligent automotive landscape. Chinese tech heavyweight…
Mercedes-Benz showcases the CAL concept car at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024. WANG YUTONG/FOR CHINA DAILY Global automotive executives have reaffirmed their commitment to China through sustained investments, underscoring the nation’s role as a hub for technological innovation and industrial progress. Just like other European automotive companies, Mercedes-Benz has been among the biggest foreign…