BYD Co., the world’s largest electric vehicle maker, unveiled a series of technology advances including what it calls China’s most powerful chip for self-driving cars.
BYD Co., the world’s largest electric vehicle maker, unveiled a series of technology advances including what it calls China’s most powerful chip for self-driving cars.
A BYD Co. Dolphin Surf electric vehicle at the model launch event in Paris in 2025. Photographer: Cyril Marcilhacy/Bloomberg
Ecarx Holdings Inc., a company backed by Chinese billionaire Li Shufu, said it reached an agreement to deliver robotaxis to US startup May Mobility Inc., in a deal it valued at about $750 million.
Ecarx Holdings Inc., a company backed by Chinese billionaire Li Shufu, said it reached an agreement to deliver robotaxis to US startup May Mobility Inc., in a deal it valued at about $750 million.
German businesses’ outlook on the Chinese economy improved from last year despite the Iran war impacting their operations and persistent geopolitical tensions.
German businesses’ outlook on the Chinese economy improved from last year despite the Iran war impacting their operations and persistent geopolitical tensions.
China’s car sales fell 21.5% in April after deliveries of gasoline vehicles plunged due to the Iran oil shock, and electric car demand wasn’t strong enough to counter the slump.
China’s car sales fell 21.5% in April after deliveries of gasoline vehicles plunged due to the Iran oil shock, and electric car demand wasn’t strong enough to counter the slump.
A Sinopec gas station in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. China purchased more crude in the first two months of the year as the country continued to hoard oil to guard against supply disruptions. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
As electric car sales soften in China after years of breakneck growth, electric trucks are taking off, with the emerging industry expected to get a boost from the Iran war.
As electric car sales soften in China after years of breakneck growth, electric trucks are taking off, with the emerging industry expected to get a boost from the Iran war.
China’s exports of electric vehicles and hybrids more than doubled in March to a record as the global energy shock stemming from the Iran war renewed interest in EVs.
China’s exports of electric vehicles and hybrids more than doubled in March to a record as the global energy shock stemming from the Iran war renewed interest in EVs.
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. is now the world’s best-performing electric-vehicle stock, following a torrid rally fueled by optimism about the reinvention of a combustion engine-era brand.
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. is now the world’s best-performing electric-vehicle stock, following a torrid rally fueled by optimism about the reinvention of a combustion engine-era brand.
A Geely EX5 electric SUV displayed at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Photographer: Patrick Chengzhi Wang/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images
China’s exports of electric vehicles and hybrids more than doubled in March to a record as the global energy shock stemming from the Iran war renewed interest in EVs.
China’s exports of electric vehicles and hybrids more than doubled in March to a record as the global energy shock stemming from the Iran war renewed interest in EVs.
BYD Co.’s exports and overseas sales climbed 65% in March as surging oil prices due to the Iran war boosted demand for electric cars, though the automaker continues to struggle to regain momentum in the China market.
BYD Co.’s exports and overseas sales climbed 65% in March as surging oil prices due to the Iran war boosted demand for electric cars, though the automaker continues to struggle to regain momentum in the China market.
Electric vehicles on the assembly line at the BYD Co. factory in Henan province, China.
BYD Co.’s exports and overseas sales climbed 65% in March as surging oil prices due to the Iran war boosted demand for electric cars, though the automaker continues to struggle to regain momentum in the China market.
BYD Co.’s exports and overseas sales climbed 65% in March as surging oil prices due to the Iran war boosted demand for electric cars, though the automaker continues to struggle to regain momentum in the China market.
Electric vehicles on the assembly line at the BYD Co. factory in Henan province, China.
A number of Baidu Inc.’s Apollo Go robotaxis suddenly stopped on the streets of China’s Wuhan city on Tuesday, trapping passengers in vehicles and raising concerns about the safety and reliability of autonomous driving technology.
A number of Baidu Inc.’s Apollo Go robotaxis suddenly stopped on the streets of China’s Wuhan city on Tuesday, trapping passengers in vehicles and raising concerns about the safety and reliability of autonomous driving technology.
A Baidu Inc. driverless robotaxi in Wuhan, China, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. More than 500 electric robotaxis built by Baidu currently ply the city’s streets, with plans for an additional 1,000 to be deployed by year-end.
Chinese carmarkers are benefitting from the new interest.
People inside a BYD Co. showroom in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. Tourism is one of Thailand’s key industries accounting for about 20% of total jobs and making up roughly 12% of the nation’s $500 billion economy. Photographer: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg
At a BYD Co. car dealership in Manila’s financial district, demand for the Chinese company’s electric vehicles is so high that Matthew Dominique Poh said he’s seen a month’s worth of orders in just the past two weeks.
At a BYD Co. car dealership in Manila’s financial district, demand for the Chinese company’s electric vehicles is so high that Matthew Dominique Poh said he’s seen a month’s worth of orders in just the past two weeks.
A BYD vehicle in a showroom in Makati City, Philippines on March 12.
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.’s full-year profit beat analyst estimates and climbed to a record as China’s second-largest carmaker closed in on market leader BYD Co.’s sales, thanks to the popularity of its EX2 hatchbacks and Zeekr sport utility vehicles.
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.’s full-year profit beat analyst estimates and climbed to a record as China’s second-largest carmaker closed in on market leader BYD Co.’s sales, thanks to the popularity of its EX2 hatchbacks and Zeekr sport utility vehicles.
Tesla Inc.’s China sales recovered in February from a low base last year, as the electric-vehicle maker weathered challenges from a nine-day Lunar New Year lull and gradual phase out of subsidies.
Tesla Inc.’s China sales recovered in February from a low base last year, as the electric-vehicle maker weathered challenges from a nine-day Lunar New Year lull and gradual phase out of subsidies.
Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. sold more vehicles than BYD Co. for a second consecutive month, piling pressure on the latter to beef up its lineup and reignite waning demand for electric vehicles.
Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. sold more vehicles than BYD Co. for a second consecutive month, piling pressure on the latter to beef up its lineup and reignite waning demand for electric vehicles.
Geely’s growing lead over BYD shows that a major restructuring to streamline its brands is bearing fruit.
Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. sold more vehicles than BYD Co. for a second consecutive month, piling pressure on the latter to beef up its lineup and reignite waning demand for electric vehicles.
Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. sold more vehicles than BYD Co. for a second consecutive month, piling pressure on the latter to beef up its lineup and reignite waning demand for electric vehicles.
Geely’s growing lead over BYD shows that a major restructuring to streamline its brands is bearing fruit.
Stellantis NV is considering tapping electric-vehicle technology from its Chinese partner Leapmotor to help lower costs across its mass-market European brands such as Fiat, Opel and Peugeot, according to people familiar with the plans.
Stellantis NV is considering tapping electric-vehicle technology from its Chinese partner Leapmotor to help lower costs across its mass-market European brands such as Fiat, Opel and Peugeot, according to people familiar with the plans.
A Leapmotor electric vehicle at the Turin Motor Show in September.
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