BYD Rolls Out Autonomous Driving Features, Free, to Entire Range
All models under BYD, Denza, and Yangwang brands will now get access to DiPilot 100 or better. BYD has rolled out smart driving systems across its entire range for free…
Chinese Carmakers Integrate DeepSeek Into Infotainment Systems
Zeekr, Geely, Voyah, and M-Hero are the first movers with more expected to follow. Chinese brands are already integrating DeepSeek AI capabilities into their cars mere weeks after the ChatGPT…
Li Auto Opens First Overseas R&D Centre in Munich
Move signals the official start of Li Auto's globalisation strategy, though European sales remain off the table for now Li Auto has taken its first step towards a planned global…
Battery Swapping Grows In Popularity As Nio-Chery and SAIC-CATL Alliances Make Headlines
Chery set to reveal two Nio battery-swap compatible models in Q3 while SAIC inks agreement with CATL. Developments in battery swapping look set to steal the headlines in 2025 with…
CATL Unveils Two New Swappable Batteries and Future Plans
The world's largest vehicle battery manufacturer started their battery swap business three years ago and is ready to expand. CATL, the world's largest automotive battery maker, has revealed two standardised…
Baidu Apollo Go Claims First Hong Kong Autonomous Vehicle Licence
China's largest robotaxi operator gets the first green light to test autonomous cars in the right-hand drive market Baidu Apollo International has been granted the first pilot licence to test…
Baojun, China’s cheapest car brand, showcases four-wheel-steer chassis
Even budget Chinese EV brands are getting in on the sideways parking act with game-changing digital chassis tech. Chinese EV maker Baojun, sister brand to Wuling, has shown its Tianyu…
XPeng Announces EREV Drive System, Super AI Chip, Robot, And New Flying Car
Electric carmaker XPeng took the opportunity of its AI Tech Day to unveil a host of AI-driven products as it enters its second decade. Chinese carmaker, or more accurately now…
DeepRoute Secures $100 million funding from Great Wall Motors
Shenzhen-based autonomous driving startup defies industry-wide macroeconomic challenges to win hefty funding from major OEM. The significant funding boost was announced at a media briefing today by the Chinese autonomous…
Geely Launches EM-i Hybrid System to Challenge BYD’s Dominance
Geely has launched its new Leishen EM-i hybrid system, otherwise known as NordThor 2.0, boasting thermal efficiency of 46.5% and potential range of 2,390km The new technology, which claims a…