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Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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Li Auto, Xpeng, and Huawei lead a Chinese push to scale up AI compute, aiming to close Tesla’s lead in autonomous driving.

China’s automakers pour billions into AI compute race, chasing Tesla’s lead

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Li Auto is shifting to dealer networks for its expansion into the Middle East and Central Asia, aiming for flexibility.

Li Auto expands overseas with dealer partnerships in Middle East, Central Asia

As competition intensifies, Porsche is betting on intelligent features to revive its lagging sales in China.

Porsche ramps up R&D in China to reclaim its edge amid slowing sales

Porsche ramps up R&#038;D in China to reclaim its edge amid slowing sales

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

The merger drives BYD’s endgame: a self-developed intelligent driving system ready for the market.

BYD unifies autonomous driving teams to compete in high-end market

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BYD's Denza brand has entered Singapore, Cambodia amid challenge from Xpeng, Dongfeng.

China's BYD touts luxury EVs in ASEAN as rivals crowd in

China&#8217;s BYD touts luxury EVs in ASEAN as rivals crowd in

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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Practical, luxurious, and without the premium price tag, Jetour is winning over Dubai’s car lovers.

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The US EV industry is running into roadblocks, and a mix of political resistance and outdated strategies could be the root cause.

Why the US struggles with EVs, and it may be their own doing

Xpeng Motors plans to start delivering the P7+ in November, aiming to build on Mona M03’s initial success in the competitive EV market.