8 h. ago China women pay US$14 to relax with charming men who take them on luxury car rides

Young women in southern China are spending 99 yuan (US$14) to relax with fit, handsome men who treat them to luxury car rides after work. According to the mainland media outlet Vista Hydrogen Business, a new trend called “city ride” is gaining traction in cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Xiamen. This service features so-called “man bodhisattvas,” who provide companionship rides in expensive vehicles. These men are often affluent university students who use their families’ luxury cars during...

Economics

3 d. ago China’s Geely hits the brakes on new plant construction globally: Li Shufu

Geely Auto, the mainland’s second-largest carmaker, will not build new plants amid excess capacity worldwide, a move that is likely to ripple across the sector as most Chinese companies are finding it difficult to make profits. Chairman Li Shufu told the Chongqing Auto Show over the weekend that the company would avoid building excess capacity and instead focus on improving its technological capabilities to become a key player in the future of mobility. “The global automotive industry is mired...

Events

7 d. ago Car carrier sailing from China carrying EVs catches fire in Pacific Ocean

Car carrier sailing from China carrying EVs catches fire in Pacific Ocean  CnEVPost

Events

8 d. ago Car production could shut down 'within weeks' as Trump blasts China for 'totally violating' trade deal

Car production could shut down 'within weeks' as Trump blasts China for 'totally violating' trade deal  GB News

Politics

8 d. ago Exclusive: China's rare earth export curbs risk halting German car production, lobby group warns

Exclusive: China's rare earth export curbs risk halting German car production, lobby group warns  Reuters

Events

9 d. ago China car dealers urge automakers to stop dumping inventory on them

China car dealers urge automakers to stop dumping inventory on them  Reuters

Politics

1 week ago China’s market leaders in tech, energy sectors are focus of investors: JPMorgan

Global investors are increasingly turning to China’s global market leaders in the technology and energy sectors to diversify their investment portfolios amid heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertain economic outlook, according to JPMorgan. Funds were not only targeting established firms in industries like car manufacturing, robotics and renewable energy but also capturing opportunities in China’s innovative capabilities as market volatility spikes, said Kwang Kam Shing, Hong Kong CEO and...

Economics

2 w. ago Exclusive: China regulator summons automakers to discuss 'zero

Exclusive: China regulator summons automakers to discuss 'zero-mileage' used car sales  Reuters

Politics

2 w. ago Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla's bestselling car in China with its longer

Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla's bestselling car in China with its longer-range YU7  CNBC

Politics

2 w. ago “In 5 to 6 Weeks, There’ll Be a Serious Crisis”: China’s Possession of Rare Earths Could Wreck Europe’s Car Production

“In 5 to 6 Weeks, There’ll Be a Serious Crisis”: China’s Possession of Rare Earths Could Wreck Europe’s Car Production  The Daily Galaxy

Events

2 w. ago Chinese fishing fan hangs big catch from car while driving, is slapped with fine

Proud angler ties 39.5kg whopper to his vehicle, drives around city with ‘trophy’ fish, says family ate whole thing on same day.

Transport

2 w. ago BYD Dealerships Failing Show Financial Pain in China Car Sector

BYD Dealerships Failing Show Financial Pain in China Car Sector  Bloomberg

Economics

2 w. ago Xiaomi YU7: China's Apple Car Goes SUV To Crush The Tesla Model Y

Xiaomi YU7: China's Apple Car Goes SUV To Crush The Tesla Model Y  InsideEVs

Politics

3 w. ago GM Stops Small Number of Car Exports to China Due to Tariffs

GM Stops Small Number of Car Exports to China Due to Tariffs  Bloomberg

Politics

3 w. ago China’s Luxury Car Brand That’s Come From Behind to Overtake BMW

China’s Luxury Car Brand That’s Come From Behind to Overtake BMW  Bloomberg.com

Politics

3 w. ago China's Lightweight Electric Sports Car Costs Less Than A Mazda Miata

China's Lightweight Electric Sports Car Costs Less Than A Mazda Miata  InsideEVs

Politics

3 w. ago Another Chinese car carrier sets record, putting spotlight on vehicle export ambitions

With a maximum capacity of 9,500 vehicles, Anji Ansheng is the world’s largest car carrier, beating a record only set late last month.

Politics

3 w. ago World’s biggest car carrier sets sail from China, highlighting export ambitions

World’s biggest car carrier sets sail from China, highlighting export ambitions  South China Morning Post

Politics

4 w. ago Chinese carmakers race to build early advantage in flying car ventures after EV rivalry

The government forecasts the low-altitude mobility economy will increase more than fivefold to US$486 billion by 2035 from last year.

Transport

4 w. ago China’s BYD becomes Singapore’s favourite car brand, outselling Toyota for first time

The Chinese EV maker has surged ahead in the first four months of 2025, leaving Toyota and Tesla trailing behind.

Politics