The industry-first AIOS Smart Cockpit is scheduled to roll out in April 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese NEV startup IM Motors, in partnership with Alibaba, launched the IM AIOS Smart Cockpit on Monday, an industry-first AI-driven in-car ecosystem set to roll out in April. The “no touch, no app” cockpit incorporates Alibaba’s cutting-edge AI…
Oliver Blume, chairman of the board of management of Porsche AG, speaks at the 2025 annual press conference. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China is central to Porsche’s global business strategy, said Oliver Blume, chairman of the board of management of the German sports car maker. “It is absolutely clear,” said Blume, who is also the…
Ralf Brandstaetter, chairman and CEO of Volkswagen Group China, poses with Chen Bin, deputy general manager of FAW Group, at a signing ceremony in Germany in March 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German carmaker Volkswagen AG has inked a new deal with its long-time partner FAW to introduce a slew of new models developed exclusively…
The AITO M8 is scheduled to hit the market in April. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] AITO, a premium vehicle brand owned by Seres, is expected to see its sales surge as its lineup continues to expand. The newly unveiled AITO M5 Ultra, AITO M9 2025 Edition, and AITO M8 have all been made available for…
BMW showcases a Vision Neue Klasse model at the 2024 Beijing auto show. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] BMW has partnered with Huawei to develop an in-car digital ecosystem in China based on the technology company’s Harmony operating system, which is used by its phones and other smart devices, said the German carmaker on Monday. “In…
Leapmotor starts presales of the B10 SUV in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on March 10. CHINA DAILY New energy vehicle startup Leapmotor started presales of its B10 last week, aiming to seize the mass market with low-cost intelligent driving features in the competitive Chinese auto market. The electric SUV has five variants with presale prices from…
Ineos Grenadier vehicles in the Helan Mountains of Ningxia Hui autonomous region on March 12. CHINA DAILY The Ineos Grenadier is not a vehicle that many expect: it does not have fancy features like the large screens commonly found in cars nowadays. Instead, it boasts so many buttons, reminiscing people about the age when cars…
A BYD vehicle on display during an auto expo in Paris, France last year. GAO JING/XINHUA Chinese car manufacturers are gaining more ground in Europe with their innovative products and long-term market approaches. Sales of China’s largest new energy vehicle maker BYD skyrocketed in the United Kingdom by 550.8 percent to 1,614 units in January,…
He Xiaopeng, chairman and CEO of XPeng, unveiled the company’s 2025 G6 and G9 auto models. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese electric vehicle company, XPeng Motors, unveiled its 2025 G6 and G9 auto models on Thursday, as it bets on autonomous driving and fast charging technologies to stand out amid intensified competition in the EV…
A visitor inspects SAIC’s MG Cyberster electric sports car at the Everything Electric show in Sydney on March 7. MA PING/XINHUA Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are gearing up for accelerated growth in the Australian market, as Canberra ramps up regulatory measures to smooth the country’s transition to greener transportation. At the recent Everything Electric show…