Valeo’s booth at the Beijing auto show that runs from April 25 to May 4, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Automotive development in China is faster than ever, said a senior executive of French automotive supplier Valeo at the Beijing auto show that runs to May 4. Francois Marion, senior vice-president of the group’s corporate … Continue reading Auto development gains speed in China, says Valeo executive
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Mercedes chief advocates free trade, competition
Mercedes-Benz’s new models attract visitors to its booth at the Beijing auto show that runs from April 25 to May 4, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Mercedes-Benz is “pro-free trade and a level playing field”, said Ola Kaellenius, the German car group’s chairman of the board of management. Kaellenius made the remarks in an interview … Continue reading Mercedes chief advocates free trade, competition
Pony.ai’s JV with Toyota to spur robotaxi development
A Level-4 concept vehicle codeveloped by Pony.ai and Toyota is shown at the Beijing auto show that runs from April 25 to May 4, 2024. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] Autonomous driving firm Pony.ai has set up a partnership with Japanese carmaker Toyota and its Chinese joint venture GAC Toyota, which is expected to speed up … Continue reading Pony.ai’s JV with Toyota to spur robotaxi development
Toyota partners with Tencent to sharpen EVs’ competitive edge
Toyota announces its strategic alliance with Tencent at the Beijing auto show on April 25, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Japan’s No 1 carmaker Toyota has partnered with Chinese technology company Tencent to improve the appeal of its models in the Chinese vehicle market. The two companies are cooperating in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and … Continue reading Toyota partners with Tencent to sharpen EVs’ competitive edge
IM Motors rolls out pioneering L6 sedan
IM Motors starts pre-sales of the L6 sedan in Shanghai on April 8. [photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] SAIC’s electric marque IM Motors began pre-sales of its L6 sedan in Shanghai on Monday, which features a range of cutting-edge technologies. The electric sedan is equipped with the Lingxi digital chassis, making the model the first domestically-produced … Continue reading IM Motors rolls out pioneering L6 sedan
Small home appliance maker sees expansion of products
Joyoung unveiled its latest small household appliance products. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese small home appliance manufacturer Joyoung has accelerated steps to expand the portfolio of its kitchen appliance products and bolster technological innovation, as the company aims to grab a bigger slice of the pie in the highly competitive kitchen appliance market. The company … Continue reading Small home appliance maker sees expansion of products
BMW to present Vision Neue Klasse in Beijing
The BMW Vision Neue Klasse. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse, with the two German words meaning “new class”, will have its China premiere at the Beijing auto show later this month, said the German carmaker. The sedan, one of the carmaker’s latest concepts, is billed as a revolutionary model, which, together with … Continue reading BMW to present Vision Neue Klasse in Beijing
Siemens Healthineers commit to increase localization in China
The booth of Siemens Healthineers during the 2024 China Medical Equipment Fair, which opened in Shanghai on Thursday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Germany-based Siemens Healthineers pledged to deepen localization in China with an increasing number of localized products and the continuous localization of its supply chain as they have noticed the capability of independent innovation … Continue reading Siemens Healthineers commit to increase localization in China
Updates allow Jiyue drivers to enjoy newest cars, says CEO
Jiyue CEO Xia Yiping speaks at the brand’s AI Day on March 25, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Jiyue Auto, a joint venture between Geely and Baidu, launched an over-the-air upgrade for its model, the Jiyue 01, on Monday. It represents the third OTA update within 90 days and the fifth since the launch of … Continue reading Updates allow Jiyue drivers to enjoy newest cars, says CEO
Safety services from State Grid Zhucheng Power Supply bear fruit for farmers
Staff members from the State Grid Zhucheng Power Supply Xiangzhou Station visit Xiangzhou town to conduct a safety inspection of the electricity equipment. [Photo by Ge Yongqing for chinadaily.com.cn] Currently, farmers in Zhucheng city of Shandong province are preparing for the crucial spring period of growing wheat and fruits and vegetables. On Thursday, staff members … Continue reading Safety services from State Grid Zhucheng Power Supply bear fruit for farmers