Tesla’s complete version of full self-driving technology has not yet got official approval in China, sources familiar with the matter told China Daily on Thursday, but they said progress is under way and regulatory framework for advanced driver-assistance technologies, including Tesla’s, may come soon. Market attention has recently focused on the potential progress of China’s…
Representatives from Dongfeng and Stellantis pose for a photo after a memo was signed on May 15, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s Dongfeng and Stellantis have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to deepen strategic cooperation, with a focus on accelerating international expansion for the State-owned carmaker’s premium brand Voyah. Under the proposed agreement,…
Huawei and Chery launch their first MPV, the Luxeed V9. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Huawei Technologies Co and Chinese automaker Chery have officially launched their first multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV, the Luxeed V9, as part of a strategic push to capture high-end commercial and family buyers in an increasingly competitive market. Yu Chengdong, chairman of…
Bak Battery’s booth is packed with visitors at the 2026 China International Battery Fair held in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, from May 13 to 15, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese battery maker BAK Battery showcased its latest solid-state, cylindrical and energy-storage batteries at the just concluded 2026 China International Battery Fair, as the industry increasingly…
Workers assemble cars at the workshop of Dongfeng Nissan’s Xiangyang factory in Hubei province in December 2025. WANG HU/FOR CHINA DAILY Foreign automakers, once content to manufacture and sell within China, are turning their joint-venture factories into global export hubs, tapping the world’s largest auto market for cost advantages and advanced local technology as they…
Porsche Center Beijing Chaoyang is the first Destination Porsche retail store in the Chinese capital. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] For years, Porsche was one of the clearest symbols of the luxury car boom in China, where long waiting lists and strong resale values helped cement the sports carmaker’s status among affluent buyers. Now, as China’s…
Huawei-Seres’ joint brand Aito showcases its models at Auto China 2026 in Beijing in late April. CHINA DAILY China’s auto market is entering a phase where consumers prioritize reliable technology, user experience and brand credibility over big discounts, according to a new survey by McKinsey & Company. The findings of its 2026 China Auto Consumer…
This photo shows a production line of the NIO Second Advanced Manufacturing Base in Hefei, east China’s Anhui province, July 1, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China will step up international cooperation with other APEC economies, so as to promote the electrification and intelligent transformation of the global automotive industry, officials and experts said. Wang Weiming, director-general of…
An all-electric BYD car is displayed during an expo in London on April 16. JOHN KEEBLE/GETTY IMAGES LONDON — Chinese-made electric vehicles have become increasingly visible in the British market, David Bailey, professor of business economics at the University of Birmingham, said on Thursday. “Chinese brands have clearly moved from fringe players to mainstream contenders…
As automakers race to redefine the in-car experience, electrochromic dimming glass is moving from a niche luxury feature to a scalable cockpit solution, said a top executive from a leading smart electrochromic company at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. He Jiazhi, vice-president of automotive at Ambilight Inc, said the industry is entering a new phase…