People visit the ICV (Internet-connected vehicles) and NEV (new energy vehicles) Exhibition Area of the 2025 World Manufacturing Convention (WMC) in Hefei, East China’s Anhui province, Sept 20, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s passenger vehicle market came under pressure in the first quarter of 2026, while exports maintained rapid growth, providing support for the industry’s overall performance.…
A Chinese engineer at Hyundai explains details of the IONIQ VENUS concept car on April 10, 2026 in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Hyundai Motor said on Friday it has no plans to exit China despite lagging performance in the world’s largest auto market, underscoring a renewed commitment tied to its electrification push. “China is…
Employees work on a motorcycle assembly line in Chongqing on April 1. HUANG WEI/XINHUA China’s motorcycle industry has reached a significant milestone, demonstrating its core strength to compete with leading global brands. This was vividly demonstrated recently when Chongqing-based motorcycle startup Zxmoto clinched a historic victory in the Portuguese leg of the 2026 FIM Supersport…
Germany’s Dekra Group will bring two new testing centers online in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, and Chongqing in the second half of this year, expanding services for automotive components, consumer electronics and other industries, a senior executive said. After ramping up its testing infrastructure in recent years, including a major 2024 upgrade of its facility in…
Volkswagen showcases its ID electric models at the 2025 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Haikou, Hainan province. CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY The Volkswagen Group is ramping up its NEV offensive in China, saying it plans to introduce a new model roughly every two weeks starting in 2026. The German carmaker will showcase 10 models spanning…
A visitor checks out an Avatr 11 electric vehicle on display at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show held in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 26, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] BANGKOK – Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained unprecedented attention in Thailand, as a sudden surge in global oil prices drives consumers to seek immediate options to reduce their…
The rise in quality problems among China’s new energy vehicles is moderating, but issues tied to design and user experience now account for nearly 70 percent of all complaints, according to a J.D. Power study released on Thursday. The 2026 China New Energy Vehicle Initial Quality Study shows that the industry average reached 231 problems…
Tesla’s Supercharger stalls are seen at a service area in Chongqing in March. CHINA DAILY US-based electric vehicle maker Tesla has taken a significant leap forward in its China market strategy with the launch of 55 V4 Supercharger stations in a single deployment across major expressways in Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality. This initiative marks Tesla’s…
The Freelander brand makes its debut in Shanghai on March 31, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s Chery Automobile and British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover unveiled a new global NEV brand, Freelander, on Tuesday, marking a shift in their joint-venture model toward deeper integration and independent brand operations. The Freelander name traces back to a…
Tesla launches 55 V4 Supercharger stations across expressways in Chongqing on March 28. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] US EV maker Tesla has put into operation its largest supercharger project on China’s expressway network, with 55 charging stations simultaneously opening on Saturday across highways in Southwest China’s Chongqing. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor