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Future of transport
From electric cars to on-demand car service apps, companies like Uber, Google and Didi Dache are changing the way we get from place to place, and having a potentially irreversible effect on employment in this key sector.
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Tesla’s China sales surge to 2026 high, but rivals crowd the rear-view mirror
Tesla’s China sales rebounded in May on financing incentives and stronger demand, but local competitors are gaining momentum.
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Chinese EV makers recover in May but competition fierce amid overcapacity woes
1 Jun 2026 - 9:09PM
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Premium plan: China’s EV makers pin hopes on higher-margin models
New models from carmakers including Nio and Seres also challenge Tesla’s bestselling Model Y and cars from luxury German marques.
29 May 2026 - 7:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s BYD aims for zero accidents with ‘God’s Eye’, vows crash cost coverage
EV giant pushes affordable autonomy with its system, aiming to make self-driving safer and accessible to mass-market consumers.
29 May 2026 - 1:14AM
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International Property
Property challenges put Chinese firms’ go-global plans at risk: JLL
Some firms have scrapped investment plans to ‘restart from scratch’ after difficulty securing property, researcher says.
25 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Zelos looks to Middle East, Southeast Asia to turn a profit on robovan fleet
China’s robovan industry is in a period of consolidation, marked by the merger of Zelos with Cainiao’s autonomous-vehicle unit in January.
24 May 2026 - 2:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Chery plans for 1m EVs sold abroad amid global energy crisis
Anhui-based carmaker anticipates 27 per cent increase in foreign deliveries in 2026 as battery ranges improve and oil prices rise.
21 May 2026 - 4:39PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Nio slams EV price wars as costs surge, defying cuts by rival Li Auto
Nio and Li Auto take different approach to pricing new models, with one executive praising ‘reasonable’ carmakers that raise prices.
20 May 2026 - 7:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, challenging Tesla’s FSD software
The EV maker has embarked on mass production of robotaxis using its own chips and plans to trial the tech before the end of the year.
19 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Peugeot, Jeep take on Chinese rivals with new models using local EV tech
Peugeot and Jeep are following in the footsteps of Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq to regain lost ground in mainland China.
15 May 2026 - 10:20PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence
BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, says it is in talks with Stellantis about using European marques’ idled assembly facilities.
15 May 2026 - 5:50PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Oil shock fuels BEVs to 9 of top 10 in sales, with China brands overtaking Tesla
Battery EVs take nine of top 10 sales spots amid surging oil prices, giving local brands the edge and pushing Tesla down April charts.
14 May 2026 - 3:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese smart cars set to control 20% of western European market by 2028: JPMorgan
Amid surging demand for electrification and a worldwide energy crisis, domestic carmakers can benefit from the stepped-up ‘go-global’ drive.
11 May 2026 - 8:49PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tech and pricing edge behind China’s SUV surge against BMW, Mercedes and Audi
Chinese SUVs storm the premium segment with fresh momentum, giving German marques their toughest test in years.
11 May 2026 - 11:58AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
EVs surge in Bolivia amid fuel shortages, ‘junk gas’ scandal
The number of electric vehicles in Bolivia climbed from 500 to 3,352 in the last five years, and is set to triple again as broad appeal rises.
10 May 2026 - 4:52PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor taps Stellantis’ Spanish plant for EU production
Hangzhou carmaker’s overseas strategy highlights how Chinese brands are leveraging idle plants to scale globally while easing trade barriers.
8 May 2026 - 9:40PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla China posts 36% sales rise, as local rivals nip at heels
April sales rose on a year-on-year basis but dropped from the previous month, indicating fiercer competition from domestic brands.
8 May 2026 - 9:32PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s move to cut EV payment cycles may push weaker carmakers out: S&P
China’s weaker EV makers may soon be running on fumes as tighter payment cycles squeeze cash flow and curb price wars.
8 May 2026 - 7:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV battery giants thrive while carmakers’ profits shrink amid price wars
Carmakers’ profit margin stood at 3.2 per cent in the first quarter, versus 6 per cent for downstream industrial firms, according to CPCA.
7 May 2026 - 11:31AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese start-up ZYT eyes semi-autonomous truck production this year
DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock.
5 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD, Geely benefit from overseas orders amid Middle East energy shock
Retail sales of EVs fall 11 per cent year on year in April to 614,000 units – but foreign markets are providing a boost.
4 May 2026 - 7:24PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Shifting gears: how foreign giants aim to catch up in China’s EV era
International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals.
2 May 2026 - 11:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Lights, camera, traction: China’s EV race rolls out film-projecting headlights
Ultra-fast charging technology and a wave of smart features are helping Chinese EVs win over overseas buyers.
1 May 2026 - 5:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
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Cleaner, cheaper EV trucks gain traction in China
The energy shock from the Middle East conflict is transforming China’s trucking and logistics sector.
29 Apr 2026 - 7:44PM
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Mainland China
China taps the brakes on robotaxi licences after Wuhan incident: sources
Licensing curbs follow a Wuhan system failure that stranded passengers, as authorities shift focus from rapid roll-out to safety oversight.
29 Apr 2026 - 9:19PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV and battery makers race to cut charging times to under 10 minutes
Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed.
28 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese robotaxi firms accelerate global roll-outs as cost edge drives expansion
Pony AI and WeRide harness China’s supply chain strength to cut costs, boost efficiency and scale robotaxi fleets worldwide.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:30PM
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