3 d. ago Robots take centre stage at Canton Fair, defying US tariff concerns

At the autumn session of the twice-yearly Canton Fair – China’s oldest and largest trade exhibition – which opened this week, the busiest pavilions were those showcasing robotics, smart manufacturing and new energy vehicles. At the exhibition halls in Guangzhou, the capital of southern China’s Guangdong province, cameras flashed, crowds surged and long queues formed at booths displaying hi-tech products, with concerns about the shadows cast by US tariff increases thin on the ground. The sales...

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5 d. ago China electric SUV conquers Yangtze in stunning display of cutting

A Chinese car maker has achieved an unprecedented automotive feat by crossing the mighty Yangtze River with a turbo-powered sports utility vehicle. The engineering achievement by Chery’s powerful Jetour G700 SUV was intended as more than a marketing stunt; it showcased the increasing technical ambitions of China’s auto industry and its commitment to advancing vehicle capabilities well beyond conventional limits. The powerful electric Jetour G700 SUV set off on Thursday morning from the...

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5 d. ago The fast and the amphibious: China electric SUV conquers Yangtze

A Chinese car maker has achieved an unprecedented automotive feat by crossing the mighty Yangtze River with a turbo-powered sports utility vehicle. The engineering achievement by Chery’s powerful Jetour G700 SUV was intended as more than a marketing stunt; it showcased the increasing technical ambitions of China’s auto industry and its commitment to advancing vehicle capabilities well beyond conventional limits. The powerful electric Jetour G700 SUV set off on Thursday morning from the...

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6 d. ago Powering the future: how China plans to supercharge its EV revolution

China aims to double its electric vehicle (EV) charging capacity by the end of 2027, building 28 million facilities nationwide to tackle the uneven distribution of public networks and spur consumer spending in the auto sector. The expanded network will provide more than 300 million kilowatts of public charging capacity, enough to meet the needs of over 80 million EVs, according to a document released by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). The action plan, unveiled on...

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7 d. ago China’s EV giants head overseas, Tesla Shanghai plant boosts output: 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. Tesla’s Shanghai factory deliveries hit record as Model Y variant woos buyers Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory saw a jump in deliveries last month, as its upgraded models struck a chord with wealthy Chinese consumers who favour spacious vehicles. 2. As China’s EV boom makes the EU anxious,...

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7 d. ago China’s EV boom has the EU setting up roadblocks. Can cooperation clear the way?

This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The latest story in our series examining ties between the two powers focuses on intensified competition in the auto industry, a bedrock sector for Europe and an area where China has made enormous strides, particularly in electric vehicles and other hi-tech advancements. When Volkswagen engineers...

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7 d. ago As China’s EV boom makes the EU anxious, is it too late to work together?

This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The latest story in our series examining ties between the two powers focuses on intensified competition in the auto industry, a bedrock sector for Europe and an area where China has made enormous strides, particularly in electric vehicles and other hi-tech advancements. When Volkswagen engineers...

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7 d. ago Chinese robotaxi firms Pony.ai, WeRide on road to Hong Kong IPOs

Pony.ai and WeRide, two leading robotaxi operators in mainland China, have taken their first steps towards share offerings on the Hong Kong stock exchange by filing fundraising plans with the securities regulator. They will join a clutch of mainland companies seeking to tap global investors’ growing interest in China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry as the key players accelerate their global expansion plans. According to documents published by the China Securities Regulatory Commission on...

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9 d. ago Hong Kong dispels rumours more checkpoints to open for northbound travel scheme

Hong Kong authorities have dispelled rumours about the potential expansion of a scheme allowing local vehicles to enter mainland China to include more border checkpoints. A spokesman for the Transport Department also said on Sunday that it had referred the misinformation about the expansion of the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme to police for follow-up. A screenshot of a WhatsApp message circulating on social media included claims that vehicles registered under the scheme could...

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9 d. ago Hong Kong dispels rumours more checkpoints will open for northbound travel scheme

Hong Kong authorities have dispelled rumours about the potential expansion of a scheme allowing local vehicles to enter mainland China to include more border checkpoints. A spokesman for the Transport Department also said on Sunday that it had referred the misinformation about the expansion of the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme to police for follow-up action. A screenshot of a WhatsApp message circulating on social media included claims that vehicles registered under the scheme...

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1 week ago China's Stealth Sharp Sword Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles Deployed To Operational Airbase

China's Stealth Sharp Sword Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles Deployed To Operational Airbase  The War Zone

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1 week ago China camper van man leaves vehicle for strangers to use, creates viral ‘car relay’

A man from eastern China leaves his Mercedes-Benz camper van unlocked and invites strangers to take it on an adventure. The first family to hit the road had a “wonderful journey”, and before long, the bold car relay idea exploded across the internet. The 38-year-old owner, surnamed Guo, from Shanghai, owns a million-yuan (US$140,000) camper van. What he does for a living is undisclosed. In August, he travelled across the country, but a month later, feeling homesick, returned to Shanghai by...

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1 week ago Leapmotor delivered record 66,657 vehicles in China last month

Leapmotor delivered record 66,657 vehicles in China last month  Electric Cars Report

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1 week ago China is Testing an EV Battery Bazooka to Prevent Vehicle Fires

China is Testing an EV Battery Bazooka to Prevent Vehicle Fires  Man of Many

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2 w. ago Nio’s Upcoming Flagship SUV ES9 Spotted Roadtesting in China

Nio’s Upcoming Flagship SUV ES9 Spotted Roadtesting in China  eletric-vehicles.com

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2 w. ago Volkswagen to Use XPeng’s AD Tech in China Starting From 2026: Report

Volkswagen to Use XPeng’s AD Tech in China Starting From 2026: Report  eletric-vehicles.com

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2 w. ago China’s GWM and Chery eye vehicle assembly in South Africa – report

China’s GWM and Chery eye vehicle assembly in South Africa – report  Yahoo! Autos

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2 w. ago China joining South American bloc boosts AI and EV industries: analysts

China has formally joined a South American trade bloc as an observer in a move analysts said would strengthen its strategic foothold in the region and help power industries ranging from artificial intelligence to electric vehicles. Xinhua reported last week that China had been formally accepted as an observer state of the Andean Community, a regional organisation comprising Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. China has engaged with the Andean Community since 1999, when the two sides reached an...

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3 w. ago China to implement export permits for electric vehicles in 2026

China to implement export permits for electric vehicles in 2026  Just Auto

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3 w. ago Electric vehicle competition between U.S. and China heats up

Electric vehicle competition between U.S. and China heats up  NBC News

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