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The Silent Roar: How BYD’s AI Partnership is Reshaping Tesla’s Future
Tesla’s stock has declined by 17% this year, raising concerns about its long-term performance. The promise of Tesla’s self-driving technology is challenged by Chinese competitor BYD. BYD has partnered with DeepSeek, whose AI technology competes with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities. DeepSeek’s R1 model offers similar performance to Tesla’s FSD at a lower cost, worrying investors. Elon Musk’s wide-ranging business activities raise questions about his focus on Tesla’s core ambitions. BYD’s rise illustrates the intense competition in the race for autonomous vehicle dominance. Tesla must adapt to maintain its position in the rapidly changing tech environment. Tesla is navigating through
Honda, Nissan end merger talks but continue EV partnership
The Japanese car makers, along with junior partner Mitsubishi, aimed to combine their businesses to fight back against competition from rival firms,...
Honda, Nissan end merger talks, scuttling $60bn deal
The potential tie-up would have created the world’s third-largest automaker, rivaling US and Chinese companies.
The EV Battery Battle: Can Ford Overtake China’s Electrifying Lead?
China leads globally in EV battery technology, reshaping the electric vehicle market with significant advancements. Western companies, including Ford, seek to leverage Chinese innovations to remain competitive, highlighting a shift in technological collaboration. Ford plans to integrate Chinese expertise into its BlueOval Battery Pack, set for completion in 2026, as a strategy to regain competitiveness. Chinese firms control 83% of global battery manufacturing, showing advanced strategic investments despite heavy tariffs on Chinese EVs. The electric vehicle race is existential for American automakers, focusing on innovation and adaptation to ensure industry survival and leadership. Automakers must transform their approaches amid rapid
Apple eyes Indonesia and BYD goes big on self-driving
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
China’s biggest EREV maker Li Auto showed production of electric drives...
China's biggest EREV maker Li Auto launched the production of electric drives with an in-house developed SiC power module
The post China’s biggest EREV maker Li Auto showed production of electric drives with self-developed SiC module appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
Tesla is suing drivers who complain about their cars after accidents
Tesla owner Elon Musk is a self-described ‘free speech absolutist’
The five-door Wuling Hongguang Mini EV will start sales on February...
The five-door variant of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV city car from GM’s Chinese joint venture will start sales in China on February 22.
The post The five-door Wuling Hongguang Mini EV will start sales on February 22 appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
As Plant Opens, China Celebrates ‘Tesla Speed’
Tariff tensions don't hurt official reception, despite Elon Musk's Trump administration role
BYD God’s Eye More Advanced Than Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD)?
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! In my article yesterday about BYD including its advanced driver-assist tech in all of its models, I made some claims that were perhaps not very well informed or accurate. I wrote, “However, some headlines ... [continued]
