28 millionth car rolls off FAW-Volkswagen production line

A new version of the Magotan model, the 28 millionth vehicle manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen, rolls off the production line at the company’s production base in Changchun, Northeast China’s Jilin province, July 3, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] CHANGCHUN – FAW-Volkswagen Automobile Co Ltd, a passenger car joint venture between China FAW Group Co Ltd and Volkswagen AG, announced … Continue reading 28 millionth car rolls off FAW-Volkswagen production line

CATL plant to come up in Beijing E-town

A view of an EV assembly line of Xiaomi, which uses CATL batteries, in Beijing. CHINA DAILY The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, or Beijing E-town, welcomed Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, China’s largest automotive lithium-ion battery maker, into its fold on Tuesday. The company began construction of its first battery plant in North China, adding another … Continue reading CATL plant to come up in Beijing E-town

Market, tech make China important — Insights from Continental China’s CEO

Continental AG’s Logo. [Photo/VCG] HEFEI — After 30 years of development in China, Continental AG values not only China’s market volume, but also its advanced technologies, said Enno Tang, president and CEO of Continental China in an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency recently. “Last year, China’s auto sales and production both exceeded 30 million … Continue reading Market, tech make China important — Insights from Continental China’s CEO

China’s NEV penetration to hit new high of 49.1% in June: survey

A view of a charging station that utilizes photovoltaic storage systems in Yiyuan county, Shandong province, in May 2023. ZHU ZHENG/XINHUA BEIJING – The penetration rate of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China, a gauge of popularity, is expected to hit a new high of 49.1 percent in June, as the market continues to grow … Continue reading China’s NEV penetration to hit new high of 49.1% in June: survey

China leads world in charging infrastructure installation number: NDRC

Charging piles for new energy vehicles are seen in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, on Oct 25, 2023. [Photo/VCG] BEIJING — China has established a charging infrastructure network that boasts the world’s largest number of installations, the most extensive services, and the most diverse range of options, according to the country’s top economic planner. As … Continue reading China leads world in charging infrastructure installation number: NDRC

China’s passenger car sales grow in first five months

Visitors examine an off-road vehicle at the Beijing auto show that runs from April 25 to May 4, 2024. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] BEIJING — Retail sales of passenger cars in China continued to increase in the first five months of 2024, with supportive policy measures serving to boost consumer spending, industry data showed Tuesday. … Continue reading China’s passenger car sales grow in first five months

Horizon Robotics revving up smart vehicle ops

Visitors gather at the booth of Horizon Robotics during an automobile expo in Shanghai in April 2023. [Photo/China Daily] Horizon Robotics, a Chinese provider of intelligent driving technologies to major automakers like Volkswagen and BYD, is stepping up its push to tap into the burgeoning market for intelligent vehicles. “We strive to empower every passenger … Continue reading Horizon Robotics revving up smart vehicle ops

China’s automobile manufacturing industry logs steady growth in Q1

A BYD Ocean-M electric car is displayed at the 2024 Auto China in Beijing on April 25, 2024. [Photo/VCG] BEIJING – China’s automobile manufacturing industry registered strong expansion in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, latest data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed. During the period, the sector’s industrial added value rose … Continue reading China’s automobile manufacturing industry logs steady growth in Q1

Event shows Anhui an auto powerhouse

Chery Exeed08 car is displayed at the 2024 Auto China in Beijing on April 25, 2024. [Photo/VCG] There is great potential for the development of the automobile industry in Anhui province as a complete industrial chain has been formed and the provincial government offers strong support as well, executives of major carmakers said during the … Continue reading Event shows Anhui an auto powerhouse

China’s used vehicle sales up 7.62% in Q1

Customers browse cars at a used car showroom in Taizhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo by Jiang Qinyou/China News Service] BEIJING — China’s used vehicle sales rose 7.62 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, industry data showed. Some 4.6 million used vehicles were traded in the country during the period, with a total transaction … Continue reading China’s used vehicle sales up 7.62% in Q1