Automaker Insights

The push by carmakers to electrify offers new opportunities abroad.

Xpeng Motors surprised attendees at its Tech Day event this year by introducing a humanoid robot model, while also showcasing an array of vehicle intelligence features.

Japanese and South Korean carmakers are threatened by the Chinese brand.

To secure a position in the final race, Nio has ultimately resorted to reducing its workforce, though not as the sole measure.

Chinese conglomerate Erdos Group led the investment, financing KargoBot’s transformation into an independent entity to strengthen its alignment with the long-haul logistics sector.

Nio’s solution involves refining the traditional production line model to strike a balance between product customization and mass production capacity.

The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer aims to deploy its advanced driver assistance system throughout mainland China by the end of 2024, with European market introduction to follow.

What implications will the European Union’s anti-subsidy inquiry have for Chinese car manufacturers in the long run, and how do China’s subsidies compare to those in the US and Europe?