Automaker Insights

Mainland carmakers are using the city as a platform for global expansion.

BYD, Vinfast are among those that benefit from ties with local groups.

A new department reporting to CEO Lei Jun will lead the development of Xiaomi’s next-generation EV platforms.

There’s more to car door safety than simply unlocking a latch.

The automaker is aiming to balance its partnership with Huawei as it asserts control over its smart mobility future.

Xpeng, Li Auto are developing on-vehicle AI models with billions of parameters, but size alone may not guarantee better performance.

The battle for market share heats up as demand slumps on reduced incentives.

With pared-down versions of the Model 3 and Model Y, Tesla is testing lower prices in markets where rivals such as BYD and Xiaomi are closing in.