A major restructuring between FAW and GAC and a Huawei-Seres adjustment signal China's car industry is shifting from rapid expansion to quality-driven growth. New government targets aim for new-energy vehicles to make up 70% of passenger car sales by 2030.
China has over 40 million new-energy vehicles on the road, and a wave of retired batteries is approaching. Yet most automakers are hesitating to invest in recycling, despite rules making them responsible for the waste.
As millions of Chinese drivers hit the road for the long National Day holiday, a viral crash involving assisted driving has reignited debate over how much drivers should rely on the technology.
BYD has teased the interior of its second-generation Seagull, adding a massage seat, a 94-litre front trunk and more storage to a car that starts near the bottom of China's price ladder.
China's flagship 9-series SUVs, once priced as luxury flagships, are being launched with prices up to 28,000 yuan below their own pre-sale levels. Rising supply and softer demand are rewriting the price anchors of the country's most prestigious homegrown models.
Geely Holding becomes the first carmaker to invest in NIO Power, trading its battery-swap subsidiary and cash for a 30% stake. The deal values NIO's charging and swapping business at about $220 million and deepens a shared bet on swap stations.
Deutsche Bank predicts copper could climb above $22,000 a ton within six months as buyers scramble for shrinking stockpiles. Tariff fears in the United States are pulling metal across the Pacific and tightening supplies everywhere else.
NIO is selling a 30 percent stake in its charging and battery-swap unit to Geely, which pays with cash and its own charging subsidiary. The two rivals will fully link their charging networks across China.
Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng is restructuring its product leadership after founder He Xiaopeng admitted the company long lacked a clear product owner. The shift, led by veteran executive Wang Fengying, marks a move from pure engineering toward user-driven design.
Chinese electric-vehicle makers NIO and Geely have announced a partnership aimed at cutting costs and easing the brutal price war squeezing industry margins. The tie-up signals a new phase of consolidation and cooperation in the world's largest EV market.
Bentley unveiled its first fully electric SUV, the Toukar, in London with a China price starting at 1.988 million yuan, roughly $280,000. The model becomes Bentley's fourth model line and arrives as China's premium EV market heats up.
Chinese automakers are expanding into Brazil, but winning over local buyers means understanding ethanol fuel, small-car policies and a huge used-car market. Success will depend on products, not just electric-vehicle hype.
As China's National Day holiday approaches, rental car bookings are surging while boutique tour operators struggle to sell small-group packages. The shift reveals how Chinese travelers now prefer self-driving freedom over organized trips.
Tesla's Cybercab is now charging passengers in Austin, but the company faces a skeptical public and regulatory hurdles. Meanwhile, Chinese autonomous driving firms are taking a different path to scale.
Seres and Huawei's AITO brand says its new M8 SUV will ship with an L3-ready autonomous driving architecture and Huawei's ADS 5 system as standard. Pre-sales open September 30, with the brand stressing it remains part of the HIMA alliance.
Newly published patent filings reveal Tesla is developing a retractable, multi-segment active rear wing for its next-generation Roadster, which debuts October 1 in Texas. The design aims to keep the electric supercar glued to the road at high speed while cutting drag on straights.
From Huawei's promise not to build cars to Porsche's recycled-battery cells and a new Beijing auto show, China's car sector is entering a decisive phase of consolidation, export growth and technological repositioning.
As Chinese automakers expand worldwide, a national skills competition in Shanghai highlights the growing demand for technicians who can build and repair next-generation vehicles. The event showcases how training and industry collaboration are shaping the future of mobility.
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei told Dongfeng executives the company will keep helping automakers build smarter cars rather than making its own, while Huawei's car chief said the Aito partnership with Seres is being adjusted at Seres' request.
A busy week in China's car market brought nine new model launches, a major restructuring between two state-owned automakers, and a shift in the Huawei-Seres partnership, signaling intensifying competition and consolidation.
China's electric vehicle boom is creating a shortage of skilled repair technicians, with salaries doubling but positions still unfilled. The WorldSkills competition in Shanghai highlights the advanced skills needed for modern vehicles.
As electric vehicles flood Chinese roads, repair shops are struggling to hire technicians who understand both mechanics and software. At the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, young mechanics showed why the job now demands programming skills.
As electric vehicles flood Chinese roads, a severe shortage of qualified repair technicians is emerging. Fixing an EV now demands mechanical, electrical and software skills — and training pipelines are struggling to keep up.
On September 23, nine new models from brands like Geely, Changan and Denza hit Chinese showrooms in a single day. The pile-up reflects brutal competition in the world's largest car market, where too many models chase too few buyers.
Nio has opened its westernmost battery-swap station in Khorgos, completing a 3,605-kilometre corridor of 33 stations across China. The route lets drivers swap depleted batteries for fresh ones, reaching every provincial-level region without long charging stops.
Tesla has released another teaser for its second-generation Roadster, showing only a front LED light strip. The electric supercar is set to be fully unveiled on October 2, Beijing time.
Four signals indicate China's car industry stands at the threshold of a new consolidation phase as market forces reshape the competitive landscape.
China's lithium battery industry announces 740,000 ton expansion amid concerns about graphite supply bottlenecks that could impact EV production.
Major Chinese phone makers OPPO and vivo unexpectedly switch to MediaTek chips for flagship models, signaling industry shifts amid intense competition.
While the market fears oversupply, lithium batteries remain紧缺. Two critical supply factors are being underestimated as demand continues to grow.
BYD unveils design sketches for its second-generation Dolphin model, featuring a revolutionary interior layout with relocated controls and innovative storage options.
British vehicle inspection data reveals electric vehicles perform better than gasoline cars after 90,000 miles, though with higher tire wear concerns.
New analysis of 47.4 million UK vehicle inspections reveals Chinese electric cars are more reliable than gasoline cars after 90,000 miles, challenging global perceptions of EV durability.
Huawei's HarmonyOS ecosystem grows with specialized apps and automotive integration, marking its expansion beyond smartphones into broader consumer electronics and smart mobility.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer vivo launches its latest flagship models featuring new MediaTek chips, continuing China's innovation in mobile technology.
China is now the world's largest vehicle exporter, led by electric and plug-in hybrid cars from BYD, Chery and a wave of younger brands — a shift with big consequences for car prices everywhere.
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