Etiqueta: safety

The Shanghai Auto Show is about to open, attracting nearly 1,000 companies and over 100 new car launches. Automakers are placing more emphasis on technology displays, attracting a large number of overseas visitors, especially automotive agents. During the exhibition, 30% of the visitors at the NIO booth were foreigners, indicating that Chinese auto shows are evolving into a global hub. Overseas audiences have shown a strong interest in charging and battery swapping technologies, with particular attention to NIO's battery swapping technology

The push by domestic carmakers to expand exports and efforts by foreign auto companies and parts sup

Renault's Scenic Vision is the world's first hydrogen-electric hybrid vehicle, redefining sustainability, range, and safety while challenging Tesla and BYD.

BYD's first-quarter profit leapt 100.4% from a year earlier, the fastest pace in nearly two years, as the Chinese electric vehicle giant extends its lead in its competitive home market by launching a smart EV price war. Net profit totalled 9.2 billion yuan ($1.26 billion), a stock filing showed on Friday, compared with the company's earlier estimate of 8.5 billion yuan to 10 billion yuan. Revenue came in at 170.4 billion yuan in the quarter, up 36.4% year-on-year versus a 10.6% rise in the previous quarter.

The Denza Z from BYD may the most important sports car since the Datsun 240 Z burst upon the scene in 1970.

The Lexus ES was modeled at the Shanghai Motor Show in Shanghai, China — introducing the world to Lexus' next generation of electrified vehicles.

‘Safety’ is the big buzzword as firms adjust tone amid Beijing’s closer scrutiny after a fatal crash involving a driver-assistance system.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China's annual major auto shows have become a showcase for the rise of ever-cheaper, better-performing electric vehicles and more confident local brands in the world's biggest market for cars. But the Shanghai auto show opened on Wednesday amid deep industry-wide uncertainty over how the U.S.-China trade war could dampen demand and scramble supply chains as 100 more models launch into an already crowded market with more losers than winners. In a further complication, Chinese regulators signalled more and tougher scrutiny for smart-driving features that many automakers had seen as the next big thing in setting apart their cars from competitors just a week ago.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China's annual auto shows have become the world's premier showcase for the rise of ever-cheaper, high-tech electric vehicles from domestic brands in the world's biggest car market. But the Shanghai auto show opened on Wednesday amid industry-wide uncertainty over how the U.S.-China trade war could sap demand and upend supply chains as about 70 automakers launched more than 100 new models into a crowded market with more losers than winners. Automakers also wrestled with a Chinese government crackdown, announced last week, on the marketing of smart-driving systems that many industry executives view as the next technological battleground here.

[HONG KONG/SINGAPORE] Xiaomi pushed back the debut of its first sport utility vehicle (SUV) following a fatal accident involving its marquee electric car, a blow to its ambitions to put pressure on Tesla and BYD.