CATL Sodium Ion Advance and Tesla AI Hub Highlight China EV Shift

China’s electric vehicle sector continues to evolve at high speed, with fresh developments in battery chemistry, pricing policy and autonomous driving reshaping the competitive landscape. Recent moves by leading manufacturers and regulators signal a new phase of consolidation and technological acceleration across the

SAIC Backed JSW MG Motor to Invest Up to 440 Million Dollars to Expand India Operations

JSW MG Motor, the Indian joint venture between China’s SAIC Motor and India’s JSW Group, plans to invest up to 440 million dollars over the next few years to expand its manufacturing footprint and accelerate its push into hybrid and electric vehicles, according

CityUHK Team Secures Funding to Commercialise Next Generation Lithium Rich Cathode Materials

A research team at City University of Hong Kong has secured government backed funding to accelerate the commercialisation of advanced lithium rich cathode materials, aiming to address one of the most persistent technical barriers in lithium ion battery development. The project focuses on

Chinese Carmakers Shorten Supplier Payment Cycles as Beijing Tightens Oversight of Price War

Major Chinese car manufacturers have significantly reduced the time they take to pay suppliers, following stronger regulatory scrutiny from Beijing over aggressive pricing practices in the country’s highly competitive auto market. An industry body said payment cycles that once stretched close to a

EU Grants Tariff Relief for Cupra Tavascan Despite China Made Origin

The European Union has agreed to exempt Volkswagen’s Cupra Tavascan electric SUV from additional duties imposed on China made electric vehicles, marking a notable exception within the bloc’s broader trade measures aimed at protecting domestic manufacturers. The decision follows months of negotiations and

Global carmakers led by Tesla step up tech push to keep pace with Chinese EV leaders in Shanghai

Global carmakers led by Tesla are intensifying efforts to defend their position in China’s fiercely competitive electric vehicle market, using the China International Import Expo in Shanghai as a showcase for advanced technology, intelligence features, and autonomous driving capabilities. The event has become

Nio doubles down on battery swapping with US$2.6 billion expansion despite fast charging pressure

China’s electric vehicle maker Nio is pushing ahead with an ambitious expansion of its battery swapping network, raising US$2.6 billion to reinforce a technology it believes still has a long-term role in the country’s fast evolving EV market. The Shanghai based company says

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

Toyota Appoints Finance Chief Kenta Kon as CEO in Strategic Leadership Shake Up

Toyota Motor has appointed its finance chief, Kenta Kon, as its next chief executive officer, signalling a strategic shift as the world’s largest automaker faces intensifying competition from rapidly advancing Chinese rivals. The leadership change, announced on Friday, will take effect on April

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