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Future of transport
From electric cars to on-demand car service apps, companies like Uber, Google and Didi Dache are changing the way we get from place to place, and having a potentially irreversible effect on employment in this key sector.
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Geely Auto to curb excess capacity amid overhaul to boost carmaker’s global edge
Company chairman eyes plant mergers and a formal succession road map as the firm rejects price wars to focus on international growth in rivalry with BYD.
14 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
EVs capture two-thirds of China’s car market in record-breaking week
12 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
China trade
China’s BYD challenges iconic auto giants as hybrid demand surges in Germany
11 Jun 2026 - 9:30PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Europe’s bet on Chinese EV joint ventures may be solving yesterday’s problem
Auto veteran Soh Weiming on the EV tech transfer, China’s plateau, and Europe’s chance to catch up.
11 Jun 2026 - 3:32PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD powers past Geely as oil shock charges up global EV demand
Strong overseas demand for battery-powered cars helped BYD recover from a first-quarter setback and retake pole position.
11 Jun 2026 - 5:18PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV giants challenge Tesla in race to commercialise humanoid robots
After years of competing with Tesla in electric vehicles and self-driving technology, Chinese manufacturers are targeting humanoid robots.
8 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Why foreign marques are struggling to keep pace with Chinese EV demand
Domestic brands surge on fresh incentives and better batteries, while foreign carmakers fail to sustain their earlier market share.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s BYD, Chery chart 80% growth overseas as EV demand spikes
‘Eye-catching’ numbers show efforts paying off amid growing brand recognition abroad and tepid sales at home, analysts say.
4 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla’s China sales surge to 2026 high, but rivals crowd the rear-view mirror
Tesla’s China sales rebounded in May on financing incentives and stronger demand, but local competitors are gaining momentum.
3 Jun 2026 - 4:05PM
Low-altitude economy
How a WeChat mini-program is helping China fine-tune drone regulation
New flight-clearance model is being promoted in Shanghai and Sichuan, but Beijing’s skies remain off-limits.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers recover in May but competition fierce amid overcapacity woes
Consumer willingness to embrace new tech, along with cash subsidies from local governments, gave the EV sector a much-needed boost.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:09PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Premium plan: China’s EV makers pin hopes on higher-margin models
New models from carmakers including Nio and Seres also challenge Tesla’s bestselling Model Y and cars from luxury German marques.
29 May 2026 - 7:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s BYD aims for zero accidents with ‘God’s Eye’, vows crash cost coverage
EV giant pushes affordable autonomy with its system, aiming to make self-driving safer and accessible to mass-market consumers.
29 May 2026 - 1:14AM
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International Property
Property challenges put Chinese firms’ go-global plans at risk: JLL
Some firms have scrapped investment plans to ‘restart from scratch’ after difficulty securing property, researcher says.
25 May 2026 - 11:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Zelos looks to Middle East, Southeast Asia to turn a profit on robovan fleet
China’s robovan industry is in a period of consolidation, marked by the merger of Zelos with Cainiao’s autonomous-vehicle unit in January.
24 May 2026 - 2:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Chery plans for 1m EVs sold abroad amid global energy crisis
Anhui-based carmaker anticipates 27 per cent increase in foreign deliveries in 2026 as battery ranges improve and oil prices rise.
21 May 2026 - 4:39PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Nio slams EV price wars as costs surge, defying cuts by rival Li Auto
Nio and Li Auto take different approach to pricing new models, with one executive praising ‘reasonable’ carmakers that raise prices.
20 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, challenging Tesla’s FSD software
The EV maker has embarked on mass production of robotaxis using its own chips and plans to trial the tech before the end of the year.
19 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Peugeot, Jeep take on Chinese rivals with new models using local EV tech
Peugeot and Jeep are following in the footsteps of Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq to regain lost ground in mainland China.
15 May 2026 - 10:20PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence
BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, says it is in talks with Stellantis about using European marques’ idled assembly facilities.
15 May 2026 - 5:50PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Oil shock fuels BEVs to 9 of top 10 in sales, with China brands overtaking Tesla
Battery EVs take nine of top 10 sales spots amid surging oil prices, giving local brands the edge and pushing Tesla down April charts.
14 May 2026 - 3:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese smart cars set to control 20% of western European market by 2028: JPMorgan
Amid surging demand for electrification and a worldwide energy crisis, domestic carmakers can benefit from the stepped-up ‘go-global’ drive.
11 May 2026 - 8:49PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tech and pricing edge behind China’s SUV surge against BMW, Mercedes and Audi
Chinese SUVs storm the premium segment with fresh momentum, giving German marques their toughest test in years.
11 May 2026 - 11:58AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
EVs surge in Bolivia amid fuel shortages, ‘junk gas’ scandal
The number of electric vehicles in Bolivia climbed from 500 to 3,352 in the last five years, and is set to triple again as broad appeal rises.
10 May 2026 - 4:52PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor taps Stellantis’ Spanish plant for EU production
Hangzhou carmaker’s overseas strategy highlights how Chinese brands are leveraging idle plants to scale globally while easing trade barriers.
8 May 2026 - 9:40PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla China posts 36% sales rise, as local rivals nip at heels
April sales rose on a year-on-year basis but dropped from the previous month, indicating fiercer competition from domestic brands.
8 May 2026 - 9:32PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s move to cut EV payment cycles may push weaker carmakers out: S&P
China’s weaker EV makers may soon be running on fumes as tighter payment cycles squeeze cash flow and curb price wars.
8 May 2026 - 7:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV battery giants thrive while carmakers’ profits shrink amid price wars
Carmakers’ profit margin stood at 3.2 per cent in the first quarter, versus 6 per cent for downstream industrial firms, according to CPCA.
7 May 2026 - 11:31AM
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