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News about the global automotive industry with a focus on developments that matter most for the China market.
People walk past a Tesla store at a shopping mall in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Ant Group

Tesla drivers in China can now make in-car Alipay payments under new deal

The deal will enable Tesla drivers to pay for parking from their in-car touchscreens, with more features to follow, Alipay says.

China manufacturing

Tesla’s ‘flying car’ draws public concern in China – and an official response

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China exports

China’s hybrid car exports to EU surge by more than 200% as import cap looms

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CATL

Battery giant CATL hit by profit slowdown, mainland China shares tumble over 10%

CATL’s profits slowed sharply in the third quarter, as analysts warn the firm is vulnerable to headwinds in China’s electric car industry.

A worker walks through CATL’s battery cell plant in Debrecen, Hungary. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese carmakers gear up European production to sidestep tariffs, import quota

Analysts say idle factories in Europe could be prime targets as Chinese carmakers look to localise production.

China exports

China warns UK of ‘firm countermeasures’ if it joins EU import curbs on EVs

Ministry of Commerce responds to British minister’s call for London and Brussels to ‘work together’ on measures targeting Chinese carmakers.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Germany, France harden ‘Made in Europe’ stance, pressuring China’s auto sector

To qualify for public subsidies, a new proposal from Paris and Berlin says foreign automakers must shift manufacturing and R&D to the EU.

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Cars lined up at an export terminal at a port in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Security fears in Norway as Chinese smart cars record sensitive military data

Videos recorded by the rentals’ on-board cameras show the personnel using the cars, routes taken and gate codes to military facilities.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Anti-China protectionism backfiring on US carmakers’ EV plans: analyst

Trivium China’s David Zhang says industry concerned that US ‘has failed to come up with a coherent long-term EV strategy and stick to it’.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Beijing enlists multiple regulators to probe EV safety issue

Three ministry-level authorities to verify facts in viral video of snapping Maextro EV brake pedals.

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A Maextro V800 is displayed in Huawei’s flagship store in Shanghai on October 9, 2026. Photo: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images
China-EU relations

Exclusive | EU open to creating ‘kill switch’ weapon to kick Chinese firms out of market

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen also floats safeguards as member states back two-track strategy to tackle China shock.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (centre) awaits the start of the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong transport

1,000 Hongkongers to ride Baidu’s autonomous vehicles in city-first public trial

Baidu’s Apollo Go platform will offer free rides to Tung Chung residents from October 21 to November 3, as company seeks public feedback.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV makers face ‘do-or-die moment’ as EU places export quota

China’s carmakers have relied on booming exports to ride out a domestic sales slump, meaning new export curbs will hit hard.

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US-China relations

Why ‘glass king’ says companies cannot just copy-paste China model overseas

Fuyao Glass founder Cao Dewang urges Chinese companies expanding abroad to respect local laws, culture and workers.

"When I go to America, I use American people and American resources," says Cao Dewang. Photo: Getty Images
China-EU relations

How China and the EU pressed pause on trade war – and what it took to get there

EU officials spoke of a ‘paradigm shift’ in wake of surprise trade deal, saying the ‘nature of the rebalancing exercise has changed’.

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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng (right) shakes hands with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic prior to their meeting in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Electric & new energy vehicles

Brake-pedal failures in luxury Chinese EV draw regulatory spotlight

Viral video of broken brackets in test of car from Huawei-backed brand prompts ministry action to step up policing of quality.

China-Latin America relations

China’s BYD considering lithium battery plant in Argentina, foreign minister says

Pablo Quirno spoke after meeting BYD’s executive vice-president Stella Li, as EV car maker seeks investment opportunities in Argentina.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Renault’s plan to build Chinese EV motors in French town sparks job loss fears

As EU-China trade talks near, the Renault plant shows the hard reality of creating jobs in a shrinking industry, even with Chinese partners.

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Employees work on equipment for electric cars at a Renault factory in Cleon, northwestern France on October 2, 2026. Photo: AFP
China stock market

From stock losses to bond bets: 5 figures investors are watching in China

Fresh policy support, falling stocks and rising demand for Chinese bonds shape the week’s market narrative.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China carmakers eye record 12 million global sales in 2026 as EV demand surges

Buoyant overseas sales could also cushion against a weak domestic market, which slumped 20 per cent in the first eight months of the year.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China outlines 2030 solid-state battery road map to extend global EV dominance

The push comes after China’s battery industry has established an early global advantage but continues to face structural challenges.

This photo taken on March 12, 2021 shows a worker handling lithium ion car batteries at a factory in Nanjing, China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

VW, Gotion deepen ties with US$3.7b commitment to EV battery production

Gotion will invest about €1.6 billion to build three manufacturing facilities in Spain, Slovakia and Morocco, with VW putting in a similar amount.

VW plans to reduce its Gotion holdings to 19 per cent by selling 96 million shares to an investment firm controlled by the Hefei government. Photo: AP
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Nio and Geely deepen commitment to EV battery swapping tech

Deal that values Nio’s swapping subsidiary at US$2.4 billion clears way for the companies to develop unified standards.

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China consumption

As Chinese retirees boost consumption, some hope for greater respect in society

Age bias is an obstacle to the growth of China’s silver economy, researchers say.

China trade

Chinese carmakers gain as high petrol prices boost European EV sales

Chinese brands’ share of plug-in hybrid registrations across Europe climbed from about 20 per cent in January to 35.3 per cent in August.

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A BYD electric car on display at Germany’s Essen Motor Show in December. Photo: AP
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV and battery makers tussle over lithium-ion tax: sources

Squeezed EV makers object to eating the cost, and negotiations on splitting the tax continue weeks after its official resumption, sources say.

People view CATL battery modules during the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, in Beijing on April 24, 2026. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
US-China trade war

US senators delay effort to permanently ban Chinese cars

Proposed ban is a move to ensure that hundreds of thousands of US automotive jobs are not at risk of ‘total domination’ by Chinese car firms.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV battery giant CATL starts trial production in Hungary

Analyst says development could see it secure massive orders from global marques such as BMW and Volkswagen.

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