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BYD to add autopilot system in EVs
Published on 11/02/2025
» SHANGHAI — Build Your Dreams (BYD) plans to offer an autopilot system in nearly all its cars, making autonomous driving affordable to all mainland Chinese customers as the world's largest electric-vehicle (EV) maker seeks a competitive edge in an escalating price war.
Chinese EV sets German test-track record
Reuters, Published on 29/10/2024
» BEIJING - A prototype Chinese electric vehicle has set a record lap time at Germany’s gruelling Nurburgring track, its maker Xiaomi said on Tuesday, just hours before a company event expected to reveal the production model of the car.
Mercedes-Benz teams up with TikTok owner ByteDance on AI technology for in-car systems
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/08/2024
» Mercedes-Benz has struck a partnership with the cloud unit of ByteDance, which owns popular short video apps TikTok and Douyin, for "cooperation and exploration" of large language models (LLMs), generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and big data.
Chinese EV makers' price wars will sow doubts over quality
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/06/2024
» BEIJING - Price competition among Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers abroad is not sustainable since consumers will start to doubt the quality and reliability of the cars if they are frequently discounted, according to Bain & Co.
China offers subsidies for car trade-ins
News Agencies, Published on 26/04/2024
» BEIJING - China will give a one-time subsidy of up to 10,000 yuan (US$1,380 or 50,000 baht) to consumers who trade in old cars and buy newer models in a move to stimulate the auto industry and the economy.
Musk: Chinese EV firms will 'demolish' rivals without trade barriers
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2024
» SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday Chinese automakers will "demolish" global rivals without trade barriers, underscoring the heat the United States electric vehicle (EV) market leader faces from the likes of BYD (Build Your Dreams), who are racing to expand worldwide.
Chinese firm to offer cheaper EVs in Europe
Reuters, Published on 15/12/2023
» BERLIN - The Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio will launch its cheaper Firefly brand in Europe in 2025, its president said on Friday.
Srettha to court big tech firms
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will attempt to draw investment from some of the world's biggest companies during his trip to the United States for the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York next week.
Baidu's Ernie Bot to be used in Great Wall Motor's vehicles to enhance conversation between driver and car
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/08/2023
» Great Wall Motor, China's largest sport-utility vehicle (SUV) assembler, looks set to become the first carmaker to use Baidu's ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which enables conversation between driver and car.
Chinese EVs smash monthly sales records
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/08/2023
» Three of China's top electric vehicle (EV) start-ups reported record monthly sales in July, as a release of pent-up demand in the world's largest market for battery powered cars continues.