Baidu, the Chinese search engine giant, says its electric vehicle firm Jida Auto is going to be one step ahead of Tesla in the development of advanced autonomous driving technologies. Soon after Baidu unveiled its new Apollo RT6 minivan, Baidu chief executive Robin Li said that the carmaker is coming after Tesla. “Our understanding of […]
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The production-ready Avatr 11 has just launched in China, roughly 10 months after first being unveiled by the brand in November last year. Brought to life by a joint venture between Changan Automobile, lithium-ion battery provider CATL, and Huawei, the Avatr 11 is underpinned by the EP1 platform and is 4,880 mm long (192 inches), […]
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The driver of a Tesla Model X in China has had his license revoked after crashing the electric SUV in a park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Local media report states the driver of the Model X had just finished a dinner where he had been drinking alcohol and decided that he shouldn’t drive home. Instead, […]
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MG has teased a new model which will sit at the top of its range. The new MG7 ICE-powered flagship sedan is set to debut on August 17 in China as the first product from the Black Label series. This is not the first time MG uses this nameplate, with the first-gen MG7 (2007-2013) being […]
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Chinese Smartphone Shipment Slump Resulted in First-Ever iPhone Discounts from Apple Chinese Smartphone Shipment Slump Resulted in First-Ever iPhone Discounts from Apple BY Dave Johnson Published 5 Aug 2022 <!– –> <!– –> In a rare move, Apple offered discounts on iPhones in China through its official Chinese website. A new report now suggests the […]
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We have seen plenty of footage showing cars with autonomous tech testing on public roads but the latest video from DeepRoute.ai is quite impressive, highlighting the sophisticated nature of the production-ready Level 4 capable Driver 2.0 system. The driverless prototype was tested in the city of Shenzhen in China under heavy traffic conditions, showing how […]
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Electric vehicle startup Xpeng has partnered with the e-commerce giant Alibaba to open an advanced computing center in northern China to develop software for driverless vehicles. The largest intelligent computing center in the country, it is planned to be capable of computing speeds of up to 600 petaflops allowing it to run simulation tests 170 […]
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China’s Hongqi is venturing into the world of MPVs and a prototype of its upcoming HQ9 has been spotted without any camouflage. The Hongqi HQ9 has a similar design aesthetic to the brand’s other models. As such, the front end is dominated by a massive grille with pronounced vertical slates and the automaker’s famed ‘Red […]
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Electric car manufacturer Nio is said to be working on a third brand that will produce its most affordable EVs. While Nio itself has been busy delivering cars to customers in recent years, it has already confirmed work on a second mass-market brand currently known as ALPS. This brand is looking to deliver EVs throughout […]
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Nio will open its first European factory in September and while it won’t be producing cars, it will play an important role in the company’s ongoing expansion. The Nio Power Europe Plant is located in Pest, Hungary, and will be approximately 10,000 square meters in size. It will be responsible for manufacturing and the after-sales […]
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