9 d. ago Chinese carmakers boost robotics efforts, Xpeng posts record revenue: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s Xpeng posts record revenue as robotaxi and humanoid ambitions take shape Leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng reported record quarterly revenue and sharply narrowed losses in the third quarter, even as its Hong Kong-listed shares fell on Monday after investors...

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2 w. ago China’s Auto Boom Faces A 2026 Slowdown Warning — Can XPeng, Baidu, WeRide, And Pony.ai Deliver The Robotaxi Breakout?

China’s Auto Boom Faces A 2026 Slowdown Warning — Can XPeng, Baidu, WeRide, And Pony.ai Deliver The Robotaxi Breakout?  Stocktwits

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2 w. ago China’s Xpeng posts record revenue as robotaxi and humanoid ambitions take shape

Leading Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng reported record quarterly revenue and sharply narrowed losses in the third quarter, even as its Hong Kong-listed shares fell on Monday after investors shrugged off a bullish call from JPMorgan. The Guangzhou-based firm’s net loss narrowed by nearly 80 per cent to 380.9 million yuan (US$53.6 million) in the third quarter from 1.81 billion yuan a year earlier, according to a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange. Revenue surged 101.8 per cent year...

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3 w. ago CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Xpeng attempts a global transformation

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Xpeng attempts a global transformation  CNBC

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3 w. ago Xpeng touts driverless cars, Volkswagen eyes making chips in China: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese EV maker BYD’s sales surge in Europe, narrowing gap with Tesla Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD recorded surging sales in Europe last month after it launched more models and expanded its sales network, narrowing its gap with market leader Tesla. 2. Nexperia saga sees...

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3 w. ago Volkswagen bets on EV developed with Xpeng to regain ground in China

Volkswagen Group is poised to launch a new electric vehicle (EV) next year that leverages Chinese technology to compete with established domestic players like BYD and Geely in the world’s largest automotive market. The German carmaker, which has seen a decline in market share in mainland China since 2020 amid a rapid adoption of EVs, said on Tuesday that its coming SUV, co-developed with Chinese partner Xpeng, would be its most intelligent model to date. The announcement follows the inclusion of...

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3 w. ago Tesla China Sales Fall Behind XPeng, Nio and Xiaomi as Sales Hit 3 Year Low

Tesla China Sales Fall Behind XPeng, Nio and Xiaomi as Sales Hit 3 Year Low  eletric-vehicles.com

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3 w. ago Is Musk Conceding Ground? And Does XPENG’s IRON Signal China’s Lead in the Humanoid Robot Race?

Is Musk Conceding Ground? And Does XPENG’s IRON Signal China’s Lead in the Humanoid Robot Race?  CleanTechnica

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4 w. ago Elon Musk Says Tesla FSD May Roll Out In China Next Year — Can It Beat Xpeng, Baidu and Local Rivals?

Elon Musk Says Tesla FSD May Roll Out In China Next Year — Can It Beat Xpeng, Baidu and Local Rivals?  Stocktwits

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4 w. ago ByteDance deepens robotics push with China talent drive focused on embodied AI

TikTok owner ByteDance has launched a recruitment drive for senior specialists in embodied intelligence, signalling its growing ambition in the development of humanoid robots. Volcano Engine, the Beijing-based tech unicorn’s cloud computing division, was offering a monthly salary of 95,000 yuan (US$13,328) to 120,000 yuan, according to a job posting. It marked the company’s clearest move into humanoid robotics as it specifically sought humanoid specialists rather than general robotics...

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