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Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) is expected to see an approval in China before the end of the year, as per Musk during the Q2 earnings call.

Auto Industry: BYD's strong growth in Singapore, one of the region's smallest auto markets, underscores the Chinese firm's ambition to dominate the Southeast Asia market, where gasoline car brands from Japan and South Korea are popular and Tesla has yet to establish a big presence. The Chinese firm has had already had early success in the region, claiming Thailand as its biggest overseas market as it expands distribution partnerships with local conglomerates.

BYD will help build South Africa's first fleet of electric buses, with deliveries of those vehicles set to begin in December.

The launch event for both models will begin at 7:30 pm Beijing Time on July 25.

Electric truck company Windrose is planning to set up a US assembly plant for its semi-trucks in a move that would directly challenge Tesla, the Chinese company's founder and CEO Han Wen has said. The proposed US plant, to be located in the southern state of Georgia, will piece together the vehicle chassis and other vehicle parts manufactured in China, Han told reporters in an interview. He did not reveal the amount Windrose was investing in the project.

U.S.-listed Chinese electric car companies are spending more on research as a ratio to sales than Tesla, according to CNBC analysis.

Chinese electric truck startup Windrose is reportedly planning to set up an assembly plant in the US for its electric semi-trucks, billed as a direct competitor to the Tesla Semi.

Manufacturers say support packages are required to electric vehicles more affordable.

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