Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a five-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Li Auto. The two companies will conduct in-depth cooperation in areas such as battery safety and super-fast charging technology. They will jointly expand domestic and international business operation

Neusoft Corporation (Neusoft) was recently designated by a renowned large Chinese automaker, whose name is undisclosed, for the supply of intelligent cockpit domain controllers. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start production in Q4 2026, with a lifecycle of 4 years and an estimated total

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) plans to achieve volume supply of sodium-ion batteries in 2026. According to the company, sodium-ion batteries deliver slightly lower energy density than lithium-ion batteries, yet boast advantages in low-temperature performance, carbon footprint, and safety. The CATL

EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE Energy) announced that it made technological deployment in the field of solid-state batteries and developed related industrial plans. For power batteries and energy storage batteries, EVE Energy is committed to significantly enhancing battery energy density, safety, and cycle life to drive t

Mogo.ai Information and Technology Co., Ltd. (MOGOX) reached strategic cooperation with Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Tencent Cloud), a Tencent Group subsidiary. Through technical cooperation in areas such as cloud services and computing power, the two companies will further enhance the comprehensive c

Hello Inc. received a strategic investment from Alibaba Group in Robotaxi operations. Going forward, the two companies will conduct comprehensive cooperation based on actual Robotaxi operating scenarios and requirements for the development of intelligent driving technology with ultra-low costs, high safety, high reli

Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas) signed a cooperation agreement and inaugurated a joint innovation center with Deepal in Chongqing. The agreement concerns multiple areas such as joint R&D, technology sharing, and market expansion.
The two parties plan to launch in-depth cooperation on core technologies such

Hesai Technology Co., Ltd. (Hesai Tech) was listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). As a developer and manufacturer of LiDARs, the company’s products are widely used in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and autonomous vehicles that support advanced driver assistance systems, as well as v

Announced on September 22, 2025, WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) and Grab will roll out Ai.R, Singapore’s first consumer-facing autonomous shuttle service, in Punggol. 
The service will operate 11 WeRide vehicles, five-seater GXRs and eight-seater Robobuses, along two fixed routes connecting residential areas to key hubs such a

Announced on September 19, 2025, Punch Powertrain has inaugurated its new plant in Malaysia, reinforcing its partnership with Proton and commitment to the nation’s automotive industry.
The Sensteed Powertrain Malaysia Sdn Bhd (SPM) facility was completed in just 10 months and officially inaugurated with officials fro

On September 17, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Safety Requirements for Combined Driver Assistance Systems for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs)” (the Requirements), mandatory national standards, for public comments until November 15.
The Requirements are for Category M

On September 19, BAIC Group announced the recent launch of strategic cooperation in areas such as online and offline scenario-based promotion; technology innovation and R&D; intelligent mobility solutions and vehicle purchase; and park digitalization and intelligentization with Dongsheng Technology Park.
For marketin

On September 18, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the August 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members.
Overall operating status of domestic charging facilitie

On September 17, Dreame Technology released concept images of its first vehicle model.
The model adopts 2,000MPa aviation-grade hot metal gas formed steel, dual hidden B-pillars, and a special door system, delivering a torsional rigidity of over 45,000Nm/deg, a wheel torque of nearly 23,000Nm, and a 0 to 100km/h acce

On September 18, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) announced the recent signing of a memorandum of cooperation with the Korea Transport Safety Authority (KOTSA).
The two parties will cooperate on vehicle testing and evaluation. The KOTSA will provide CAERI with KNCAP (Korean New Car As

On September 18, Xiamen King Long Motor Group Co., Ltd. (KLM) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chengdu Keruite Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. (Keruite) for an innovative project on the design, size, and intelligent manufacturing of buses.
Keruite, a company specializing in solutions to the R&D of intell

On September 18, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the September 2025 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 2.15 million units (up 2.0% year-over-year (y/y)) and 1.25 million units, respecti

On September 19, JAC Mexico announced the launch of the JAC X12K 2026, a heavy-duty truck built at JAC plant in Mexico.
Featuring a COE (Cab Over Engine) design, the model offers a tighter turning radius, improved visibility, and easy access to the new Cummins Euro 6 diesel 6.7-liter engine. This powertrain produces

On September 17, it was reported that Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Mexico despite the potential imposition of new tariffs on imported vehicles from China.
The measure was announced by the Mexican government, planning to increase tariffs from 10% to 50% to a range of produc

On September 18, it was reported that Audi’s plant in Puebla faces a 27.5% tariff on exports to the United States, a record rate that is reshaping the company’s production strategy.
To offset the financial impact, Audi is accelerating the regional integration of its supply chain by prioritizing auto parts from North