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

China Approves Hands Off Driving Tests for Xpeng and Li Auto as EV Market Slows

China has taken another step toward expanding autonomous driving on public roads, granting two major electric vehicle makers approval to test advanced hands off driving systems in select cities. Xpeng and Li Auto have both received licences to trial their level three autonomous

Pony.ai reshapes robotaxi expansion with asset light approach

Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai is adjusting its growth strategy by moving toward an asset light model for its robotaxi business. The Guangzhou based company believes this shift, combined with newer generations of lower cost driverless vehicles, will help it scale more efficiently

Xiaomi Open Sources New AI Model Unifying Autonomous Driving and Robotics

Xiaomi has taken another significant step in its artificial intelligence journey by open sourcing a new foundation model that brings together autonomous driving capabilities and embodied AI. The move highlights how deeply artificial intelligence has become woven into the company’s long term strategy,