NewsCHINA BRIEF | SoftBank to close USD 300 million investment in Didi’s self-driving subsidiarySoftBank is already the largest backer of Didi’s ride-hailing business. 1 min read
China has made smart vehicles one of its key development areas, attracting billions of dollars of investment. NewsToyota teams up with self-driving startup Momenta to develop HD mapping tech in China2 mins read
The automaker will start mass production of vehicles equipped with this system later this month. NewsCHINA BRIEF | State-owned Changan Automobile unveils level 3 self-driving system1 min read
Neolix has booked orders for nearly 300 autonomous vehicles since the beginning of 2020. NewsCHINA BRIEF | Self-driving startup Neolix secures RMB 200 million in Series A+ led by EV maker Lixiang1 min read
The service will cover rides of about 2.5 kilometers. NewsCHINA BRIEF | Self-driving startup Pony.ai kicks off robotaxi service in Fremont, California1 min read
The facilities for building its satellites will be in Taizhou, Zhejiang province. NewsChinese carmarker Geely plans to launch two satellites this year for self-driving cars1 min read
Japanese car giant Toyota and Guangzhou-based Pony.ai announce deeper ties as global carmakers race toward a driverless future. NewsToyota invests USD 400 million in Pony.ai, bringing self-driving startup’s valuation to USD 3 billion2 mins read
The firm has made it a priority to deliver medical supplies. NewsJD.com uses L4 autonomous driving solutions to deliver goods in locked-down Wuhan2 mins read
AutoX has led pioneering autonomous driving research in China. NewsAlibaba-backed autonomous driving startup AutoX bags eight-figure Series Pre-B investment round2 mins read