BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao showcases the Super 9 concept model at the 2024 Beijing auto show. [LI FUSHENG/CHINA DAILY] After a four-year hiatus, the Beijing auto show returns with a flurry of new products, particularly new energy vehicles, presented by global automakers, who aim to solidify their position in the world’s most competitive and largest … Continue reading Brands from across world flex NEV muscle on stage
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Tencent unveils smart mobility system for automakers
Dowson Tong, Tencent’s senior executive vice-president and CEO of Tencent’s cloud and smart industries group. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese internet company Tencent Holdings launched its large model for vehicles on Wednesday. The company said it has offered its autonomous driving cloud solutions to companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, Nvidia and Nio. Tencent, which reiterated … Continue reading Tencent unveils smart mobility system for automakers
VW to grow China sales to 4 million units in 2030
A Volkswagen charging station is displayed at the Shanghai auto show on April 18, 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen AG expects to scale up its sales to 4 million units in 2030 in China, which CEO Oliver Blume said is the German carmaker’s “second home market”. The 2030 sales goal, which was announced on … Continue reading VW to grow China sales to 4 million units in 2030
WeRide taps world mkt for driverless tech
Visitors check out WeRide’s Robobus at the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in April 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] Autonomous driving company WeRide said it is expanding its global footprint, following the approval of autonomous driving permits in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates last year. Earlier this month, the company, based in Guangzhou, … Continue reading WeRide taps world mkt for driverless tech
Chinese electric buses hit road in Malta
Yutong electric buses are seen at a parking lot in Malta’s capital Valletta on Friday. PHOTO/XINHUA VALLETTA — A leading tourist transport operator in Malta has added four electric buses produced by Chinese manufacturer Yutong Bus Co Ltd to its fleet, which is in line with its commitment to go green and curb emissions. Privately … Continue reading Chinese electric buses hit road in Malta
Calls for policy to grow country’s vehicle sales
Members of the public visit an auto expo in Dongying, Shandong province, on April 11. [LIU ZHIFENG/FOR CHINA DAILY] China’s top auto trade association is calling for favorable government policies to stimulate sales, saying domestic demand for new vehicles is one of the most important issues to be addressed this year. “We hope that the … Continue reading Calls for policy to grow country’s vehicle sales
Huawei unveils upgraded Luxeed S7 variants
A view of Huawei’s booth during an expo in Barcelona, Spain earlier this year. [JOAN CROS/NURPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES] Huawei Technologies Co on Thursday unveiled the upgraded versions of its Luxeed S7 electric sedan in partnership with Chery Auto, as the Chinese tech company aims to expand its presence in the burgeoning but increasingly crowded new energy … Continue reading Huawei unveils upgraded Luxeed S7 variants
Driverless delivery shot in arm for logistics sector
SF Holding’s driverless delivery vehicle dispatches packages at a residential complex in Xiong’an New Area, Hebei province, in January. WANG XIAO/XINHUA Chinese technology companies are ramping up efforts to adopt drones and driverless delivery vehicles in logistics and delivery activities, as part of a broader push to boost logistics efficiency, reduce logistics costs and improve user … Continue reading Driverless delivery shot in arm for logistics sector
VW to invest $2.67b for expansion of Hefei hub
Volkswagen showcases the ID.3 at the Chengdu auto show in August. LI FUSHENG/CHINA DAILY Volkswagen is investing 2.5 billion euros ($2.67 billion) in China as the German car group celebrates its 40th anniversary in the world’s largest vehicle market. The investment will be spent on expanding its production and innovation hub in Hefei, Anhui province, … Continue reading VW to invest $2.67b for expansion of Hefei hub
GM China joint venture sees soaring vehicle export in Q1
Dozens of SAIC-GM-Wuling’s popular Hong Guang MINI EV are shown at an event in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] NANNING – SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors and Liuzhou Wuling Motors, saw its first quarter (Q1) vehicle exports reach 49,330 units, up 48 percent year-on-year. In March alone, the company, based … Continue reading GM China joint venture sees soaring vehicle export in Q1