Automundo China

Chinese EV-maker Xpeng posted record revenue and narrower losses in the fourth quarter. The improved performance was seen as a boost for co-founder and CEO He Xiaopeng who has set his sight on making his company the top automobile brand in China by 2030. He spoke exclusively with CNA's Olivia Siong on the ongoing price

Former US president Donald Trump caused controversy by threatening a 100% tariff on Chinese-made cars in Mexico for the American market if he wins the upcoming Presidential election. Concerns over China's EV dominance in Western markets are rising, with Chinese automakers like BYD offering cheap electric vehicles that undercut Western prices, leading to fears of a future market takeover. The threat of Chinese EVs has prompted global automakers to join forces and consider manufacturing partnerships to stay competitive.

The comments came after a slew of international carmakers scaled back their EV plans and Chinese automakers cut prices amid demand pressure.

The CEO of Renault and president of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association is worried about the European Union's inadequate response to China's dominance of the electric car industry.

Nvidia on Monday announced a major expansion of its collaboration with world-leading BYD and other Chinese electric car makers, including on the development of autonomous AI-boosted vehicles.

If the production capacity of electric vehicle factories set up by various countries can meet the conditions of the incentives, it will help promote Thailand as a production base for electric vehicles and key electric components globally.

Despite sanctions from the US, NVIDIA has announced that they will be working closely with several Chinese EV makers, including Tesla-rival BYD, in order to develop self-driving technology and AI-driven infotainment systems

China sees an opportunity to dominate, and just as it did with sectors from steel to solar panels, it’s unlikely to always play fair.