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Li Auto’s new Li i8 premium electric SUV. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles

Li Auto launches 6-seat electric SUV in pre-emptive strike against Tesla

The Beijing-based carmaker will start delivering the premium Li i8 electric vehicle to mainland customers from August 20.

Future of transport

Pony.ai steps up mass production of robotaxis, targets overseas expansion

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Donald Trump

Trump offers surprise support to Musk, as Tesla stock plunges

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Accidents and disasters in China

China sets out ethical guidelines for autonomous driving technology

Science ministry says algorithms, models and other tech-related content must be clearly documented and accessible for inspection.

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Pony.ai is among robotaxi operators conducting pilot programmes in Chinese cities. Beijing says innovations in the autonomous driving sector must “fully consider public values and ethical concerns”. Photo: Xinhua
Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla seeks a comeback in China with refreshed Model 3 and Model Y

Carmaker expects to begin delivering the models to mainland customers as early as September.

Robotics

Chinese self-driving firm iMotion eyes robotics business after unveiling refinancing plan

The Suzhou-based firm says it would collaborate with Horizon Robotics to develop the iMotion iRC100 robotic controller.

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ByteDance

From TikTok to Huawei, Chinese tech giants flock to Arab tech hub Dubai

Dubai’s tech-friendly policies are a boon to Chinese companies facing domestic challenges and accelerating their overseas expansion.

The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Chinese companies are playing an increasing important role in the emirate’s tech sector. Photo: AFP
Singapore

WeRide launches Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless bus service in Singapore

The Robobus operates on a fixed 1.2km loop every 12 minutes, connecting three hotels and a shopping mall on Sentosa island.

Artificial intelligence

Baidu signs deal with Uber to deploy Apollo Go robotaxis in Asia, Middle East

This week, Tesla expanded the ‘geofence’ for its robotaxi pilot service in Austin, Texas, less than a month after its launch.

India

Electric avenue: Tesla unveils first India showroom

While few Indians will be able to afford one, the opening is less about selling and more about building Tesla’s brand, analyst says.

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People are seen outside the Tesla showroom ahead of its opening in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Tesla

Tesla’s Autopilot in spotlight at a trial over a student killed while stargazing

A judgment against Tesla could be especially damaging as the company plans to roll out hundreds of thousands of robotaxis on US roads.

A Tesla vehicle passes the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr US Courthouse as jury selection began in connection with allegations regarding the safety of Tesla’s autopilot system on July 14, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-China tech war

Chinese lidar maker Hesai loses lawsuit against US government for blacklisting

Hesai, the world’s largest maker of automotive lidar sensors, was added to the Pentagon’s blacklist last year.

Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Embracing autonomous vehicles can revolutionise Hong Kong transport

Infrastructure upgrades, clear regulations, public engagement and cross-border collaboration can help establish the city as a leader in next-generation mobility.

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Tesla

Tesla plans robotaxi expansion to California and Arizona

Tesla has contacted the Arizona Department of Transportation to begin the certification process for autonomous vehicle ride-sharing.

A Tesla Model Y electric car with special equipment for robotaxi operation is seen in downtown Austin, Texas, June 19, 2025. Photo: ZUMA Press Wire/TNS
Hong Kong transport

Letters | Driverless bus incident points to Hong Kong’s need for AI governance

Readers discuss the city’s AI governance shortfall, ESG implementation hurdles, and how to save small shops.

Two driverless buses collided at Hong Kong International Airport on June 22. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Video | The future of driverless cars

Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng launches G7 ‘Super AI’ SUV, taking on Xiaomi YU7 and Tesla Model Y

The G7, Xpeng’s first model to feature its in-house Turing AI chip, starts at 195,800 yuan (US$27,325).

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Tesla

Tesla’s global sales drop again as competition, Musk backlash bite

But Tesla shares gained 3 per cent in early trading as the drop in sales proved less severe than the bleakest analyst projections.

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A protester outside a Tesla service centre in Austin, Texas. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong transport

Cause of driverless bus crash at Hong Kong airport must be found: John Lee

City leader says autonomous transport systems are global trend and authorities will work hard to ensure they are safe for use in Hong Kong.

Artificial intelligence

How Tesla’s Robotaxi service compares with Baidu’s Apollo Go in China

Tesla is finally entering the robotaxi business, but Baidu has been testing its service for years.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong government orders report after 2 driverless buses collide at airport

No passengers on board at time of accident, but experts urge thorough investigation as airport set to expand use of driverless vehicles.

Two vehicles collided at a taxiway intersection near the southwest corner of Terminal 1 at the airport on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Tesla

Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service

Elon Musk’s decade-long robotaxi vision takes its first steps, utilising the Tesla Model Y initially.

A Tesla robotaxi drives on the street along South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Brisbane

Waymo expands robotaxi services into more parts of San Francisco Bay Area

The self-driving technology firm had received approval from California last month to expand operations.

China’s private sector

China internet pioneer urges students to put off graduate school, start-up plans

Sohu.com founder Charles Zhang says college students need to ‘gain some real experience’ by working for a company.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Exclusive | SemiDrive to supply cockpit chips in European EVs as Chinese firms go global

‘Striving to be a top global chip supplier, we need to expand from the China market to the global market,’ general manager Eugene Wang says.

Visitors look at a display at the booth of SemiDrive Technology at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. Photo: Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EVs: Xiaomi accelerates launch of Tesla Model Y rival YU7

Sales will start at the end of this month instead of in July, founder and CEO Lei Jun says.

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Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun introduces the smartphone maker’s electric SUV, the YU7, at a launch event in Beijing on May 22, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

Horizon Robotics plans to raise US$595 million in Hong Kong share placement

The maker of artificial intelligence chips for self-driving cars went public in Hong Kong last year.

Electric & new energy vehicles

After CATL’s spark, China’s EV players bank on Hong Kong IPOs for growth funds

China’s top smart mobility firms like Chery Auto, Seres Group and Hesai eye Hong Kong market to fund global expansion plans.

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