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Porsche showcases iconic turbo spirit at CIIE

The electric Macan Turbo and the 911 Turbo (930) are showcased at the 7th China International Import Expo, which runs from Nov 5 to 11 in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German sportscar maker Porsche is showcasing its pioneering “turbo spirit” at the ongoing China International Import Expo as it transitions from the era of…

BMW looks to deepen cooperation, innovation

A BMW M5 is seen at the BMW booth at the 7th China International Import Expo. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] BMW said it is looking to strengthen cooperation and innovation with China’s leading technology players to develop products tailored to meet the needs of Chinese consumers. The German premium carmaker made the remarks on Tuesday…

Beijing E-Town welcomes new energy technology joint venture

Beijing IAT Yazaki New Energy Technology, jointly funded by IAT Automobile Technology and Yazaki (China) Investment, was officially established on Tuesday in Beijing E-Town. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Beijing IAT Yazaki New Energy Technology, jointly funded by IAT Automobile Technology and Yazaki (China) Investment, was officially established on Tuesday in Beijing E-Town, an economic and…

VW underscores commitment to China at CIIE

The Volkswagen Group’s booth at the 7th China International Import Expo, which kicks off on Nov 5, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German car group Volkswagen is presenting a number of its latest products at this year’s China International Import Expo, which runs from Tuesday to Sunday. Highlights include a smart cockpit demo showing state-of-the-art…

China appeals to WTO over EU’s final ruling of countervailing measures on Chinese EVs: commerce ministry

BEIJING — China on Monday appealed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the EU’s final ruling of countervailing measures on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), according to China’s commerce ministry. China firmly opposes the final measures of the EU to impose high countervailing duties on Chinese-made EVs, despite a barrage of objections raised by relevant…

Xpeng Aeroht makes great leap skyward

Visitors take photos of the flying car developed by Xpeng Aeroht, which is affiliated with automaker Xpeng, at the China Intelligent Connected Vehicle Show and Automatic Driving Expo in Shanghai, Aug 9, 2024. [Photo/VCG] Chinese carmaker Xpeng’s aerial vehicle arm Xpeng Aeroht has begun construction of a manufacturing base for its modular flying cars in…

Vehicle design complaints rise, finds J.D. Power

A staff member is using the touchscreen of a new vehicle displayed at an automotive exhibition in October 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Car owners in China are reporting more complaints about vehicle designs this year than they did in 2023, according to a J.D. Power survey released on Thursday. The 2024 China Vehicle Dependability…

Potential vast for global EV cooperation, say experts

Zhang Yongwei, vice-president and secretary-general of the China EV 100, speaks at the Global NEV Cooperation and Development (Shanghai) Forum, on Nov 1, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Experts have expressed optimism regarding the potential for growth and collaboration in the EV sector, reflecting a significant advancement in the global transition toward greener transportation solutions.…

Auto joint ventures eye revved-up performance, former official says

Employees work on the assembly line of a carmaker in Qingdao, Shandong province. [LIANG XIAOPENG/FOR CHINA DAILY] Joint venture automotive companies in China will achieve a stunning transformation as China is cultivating a market-oriented and internationalized business environment that treats both domestic and foreign enterprises impartially, Wei Jianguo, former vice-minister of commerce, said at an…

MOC: Beijing has always supported positive ties between China, Europe car industries

A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China has consistently supported and encouraged mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between the Chinese and European automotive industries, said the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday. Speaking at a weekly briefing in Beijing, He Yadong, the spokesman for the…