Automundo China

US authorities sentence a Chinese national to 2 years in prison for stealing Tesla’s trade secrets

Despite increased government subsidies to entice more consumers to buy an EV, Tesla was forced to roll out a series of incentives including direct price cuts and low-interest financing plans as it contends with aggressive competitors such as BYD Co.

Japanese carmakers under pressure as automotive industry undergoes rapid electrification

The Porsche 911’s rival from BYD was spotted in China as a two-door sports car. It is expected to become a part of the Europe-boud Denza.

Tesla's Shanghai plant manager, Song Gang, resigned on Wednesday after leading the factory since 2018. The Gigafactory, Tesla's largest, exports to Europe and Southeast Asia. Fei Wenjin, recently promoted to senior director of quality, will reportedly assume Song's responsibilities. Song's departure coincides with a stalled expansion plan for the Shanghai plant.

Shenzhen-based EV company BYD recently announced global job openings on WeChat, seeking specialists in sensory algorithms, robotics, and software engineering for its robotics arm. BYD has already developed a range of robots, including collaborative, mobile, and humanoid robots

Song Gang joined Tesla Shanghai in December 2018 and was the No. 1 employee at Giga Shanghai.

Tesla's China factory head Song Gang leaves company, letter to staff shows

Song Gang, who oversaw the construction of Tesla Inc.’s Shanghai factory, is set to leave the automaker this week, according to people familiar with the matter.