Automundo China

RIYADH: Saudi energy major Aramco and Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD have signed a joint development agreement to explore advancements in new energy vehicle technologies. The partnership,

"Collaboration is not an option, but a necessity. The momentum is here and now", says Yuxi Nie, analyzing trends in Chinese-imported EVs.

Tesla is now selling the Cybertruck outside North America for the first time, but not in its biggest markets due to the vehicle's design quirks and size.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world’s biggest producer of batteries for electric vehicles, unveiled the latest versions of its cells, playing up the durability and range of its products as the perceived limits of EVs still stop many consumers from making the switch.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -More than 70 Chinese and international automotive brands will showcase more than 100 new or refreshed models at the Shanghai auto show this week, intensifying already cutthroat competition in the world's premier market for electric vehicles and hybrids. Top-selling Chinese brands such as BYD and Geely are expected to take centre stage at the show from April 23 to May 2, while foreign automakers such as Volkswagen, Nissan, Toyota and General Motors' Cadillac brand will also jostle for attention. As a years-long consumer price war in China drags on, next-generation automated-driving features have become the next front in the battle for vehicle sales and profits.

Intensifying US-China trade tariffs could hamper emerging humanoid robot industries that rely on China's efficient supply chain, according to analysts. Tesla's plan to mass-produce its Optimus robot at US$20,000 now faces significant challenges.

India-Business News: Tesla is in discussions with Micron and CG Semi to diversify its semiconductor supply chain, reducing reliance on China amidst geopolitical tensions a

Yangwang's 10,000th car was delivered to Yu Minhong, founder of Chinese education group New Oriental.

XPeng India Entry: Dr Gu was on a week-long trip to India just before the press conference. "China has a lot of density and busy traffic," he said. "But India, I think, presents a very different challenge," he said.