Automundo China

China has made the development of humanoid robots a strategic priority in its tech battle with the U.S.

This week was a mixed bag for the tech and travel sectors. Chinese EV maker XPeng Inc. announced expansion plans in the Middle East and Africa, while China introduced new energy consumption standards for EVs. Meanwhile, Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo paused its services due to weather conditions and the holiday travel scene was thrown into chaos by a winter storm. Lastly, Tesla Inc.’s sales in Europe continued to decline. XPeng’s Middle East And Africa Expansion XPeng shares rose after the company unveil

If the years from 2021 to 2023 marked an era of idealism—when the global auto industry appeared to sprint in unison toward an all-electric future—2025 signals the beginning of a different phase. Electrification is no longer a singular creed. It has become a series of pragmatic choices, weighed against cost pressures, policy uncertainty, and rising geopolitical risk.

A new safety standard looks to protect drivers and passengers during emergencies by outlawing Tesla-style rectractable door handles.

BYD has launched yet another BEV into to the Australian market, undercutting and out teching the petrol driven competition.

Through November, Chinese electric vehicle exports rose by 29 percent globally, reaching nearly 2 million units across Asia, Europe, and emerging markets

China’s new vehicle standard requires mechanical door handles, pressuring Tesla and other EV makers to redesign retractable systems and prioritize post-crash safety.