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1. Chinese EV maker BYD’s sales surge in Europe, narrowing gap with Tesla
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD recorded surging sales in Europe last month after it launched more models and expanded its sales network, narrowing its gap with market leader Tesla.
2. Nexperia saga sees wary German auto firms scramble to mitigate chip shortage
With Beijing signalling a restart of Nexperia’s chip exports to safeguard the global semiconductor industry, uncertainties continue to swirl around the resumption of deliveries from China, said a major German automobile supplier amid plans to reduce its production and slash working hours at individual locations.
3. Tesla shifts gears in China with robotaxi debut at Shanghai import expo

Tesla will make a return to the world’s largest import trade fair in Shanghai next week, after skipping two major events in China’s commercial hub over the past two years.
4. Tesla and global carmakers race against Chinese EV rivals at expo
International brands led by Tesla are intensifying their efforts to compete with Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD, as they showcase advanced intelligence and autonomous-driving technology to attract visitors at the world’s largest import-export trade fair in Shanghai.
5. Volkswagen to make own chips in China for locally made autonomous vehicles

Volkswagen Group plans to develop its own advanced semiconductors in China to power its locally made semi-autonomous vehicles, ramping up efforts to regain ground in the world’s largest car market amid heightened competition.
6. Chinese EV maker Seres’ shares close unchanged in lacklustre Hong Kong debut
Shares of Seres Group fell on their debut in Hong Kong on Wednesday, the first US$1 billion IPO in the city this year not to register gains on the first day of trading.
7. China’s Xpeng touts driverless cars with Alibaba’s Amap to take on Tesla

Chinese EV maker Xpeng says it will roll out robotaxi services using Alibaba Group Holding’s mapping service Amap in 2026 as it applies artificial intelligence capabilities to marketable services and products.


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BYD’s sales surge in Europe, Tesla’s robotaxi debut in China: 7 EV reads

BYD cars sit in a lot in a port area of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on October 25. Photo: dpa

Tesla’s comeback to the CIIE comes as its mainland sales fell 6 per cent year on year in the first nine months of 2025. Photo: Daniel Ren

Horizon Robotics founder Yu Kai (left), VW China CEO Ralf Brandstatter, VW chairman Oliver Blume and Peter Bosch, CEO of VW’s automotive software firm Cariad pose with a makeshift semiconductor model in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo: AFP

He Xiaopeng, Xpeng’s chairman and CEO, introduces the company’s robotaxis at the company’s headquarters in Guangzhou, in southern China’s Guangdong province, on November 5, 2025. Photo: Handout

Volkswagen bets on EV developed with Xpeng to regain ground in China

Volkswagen’s fully-electric SUV, the ID Unyx 08, co-developed with Xpeng. Photo: Xpeng

Volkswagen has been losing market share in China’s EV-heavy car market. Photo: EPA-EFE

The ID Unyx 08 has a maximum range of 700km. Photo: Handout

‘Progress cannot be stopped’: China’s ambassador to France talks trade, EV tariffs

Deng Li, China’s ambassador to France and Monaco, says Beijing still sees the EU as a partner and welcomes economic cooperation. Photo: Handout

Deng Li, China’s ambassador to France and Monaco, says Beijing still sees the EU as a partner and welcomes economic cooperation. Photo: Photo

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From German auto firms scrambling to plug chip shortage to Xpeng touting driverless cars, here are seven EV stories you may have missed


From German auto firms scrambling to plug chip shortage to Xpeng touting driverless cars, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.


BYD’s sales surge in Europe, Tesla’s robotaxi debut in China: 7 EV reads

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From German auto firms scrambling to plug chip shortage to Xpeng touting driverless cars, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

1. Chinese EV maker BYD’s sales surge in Europe, narrowing gap with Tesla

From German auto firms scrambling to plug chip shortage to Xpeng touting driverless cars, here are seven EV stories you may have missed