WeRide targets Hong Kong and Singapore as robotaxi expansion gathers pace

Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide is accelerating its international expansion plans, setting its sights on launching robotaxi services in Hong Kong and Singapore as competition intensifies among global self driving technology developers. The move signals a new phase in the commercialization of autonomous

US Automakers Face Risk of Falling Behind as China Advances in EV and Self Driving Technology

Major US automakers including General Motors and Ford Motor are confronting a period of intense disruption that could redefine their global standing in the automotive industry. Industry analysts warn that without significant progress in electric vehicles and self driving technology, long established manufacturers

Xpeng CEO Urges China to Leap Ahead in Autonomous Driving at Two Sessions

China should move faster and skip an intermediate stage in the development of self driving cars, according to Xpeng founder and chief executive He Xiaopeng, who is calling for regulatory reform to accelerate the country’s push into advanced autonomous driving. Speaking ahead of

Pony AI and Toyota begin mass production of robotaxis as China accelerates autonomous driving plans

China’s autonomous driving sector has taken a significant step forward as Pony AI and Toyota begin mass production of robotaxis designed for large scale commercial use. The move signals growing confidence in driverless technology at a time when Chinese cities are pushing to

Tesla Opens China AI Training Centre as Autonomous Driving Competition Intensifies

Tesla has begun operating a dedicated artificial intelligence training centre in China, marking a major step in its push to commercialise self driving technology in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. The move comes as competition accelerates among global and domestic carmakers racing

Tesla Expands AI Training Operations in China to Support Local Driving Technology

Tesla is deepening its artificial intelligence footprint in China by operating a dedicated AI training centre focused on local applications and assisted driving technologies, according to Chinese media reports. The move highlights the company’s growing reliance on regional data and expertise as it

Tesla Seeks Regulatory Path for FSD in China

Tesla is expecting regulatory approval for its driver supervised Full Self Driving system in both Europe and China as early as next month, according to comments made by chief executive Elon Musk at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The push comes as

Black Sesame’s Huashan A2000 Chip Clears US Review, Marking Milestone for China’s Auto AI Sector

A regulatory breakthrough after a long review process Chinese automotive chipmaker Black Sesame Technologies has reached an important milestone after its Huashan A2000 chip cleared a key United States regulatory review. The approval follows nearly a year of technical clarifications and sustained communication

Xpeng Chief Pushes Back Against Fears of an AI Bubble

He Xiaopeng, co founder and chief executive of Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng, has rejected growing concerns that the artificial intelligence sector is heading toward a dangerous bubble. Instead, he argues that AI is still at a very early stage of development and

Xpeng and Li Auto Win Approval to Test Hands Off Driving Technologies

Regulatory Support for Advanced Driving Systems China has granted fresh regulatory approvals to two of its leading electric vehicle makers, Xpeng and Li Auto, allowing them to test level three autonomous driving technologies in selected urban areas. The move signals continued government backing