Tesla localizes in-car AI in China with ByteDance and DeepSeek Tesla has rolled out a China-specific version of its in-car voice assistant, routing commands and conversations through domestic AI models to meet regulatory and data-localization requirements. ByteDance’s Doubao model will manage structured commands like navigation, media, and climate control, while DeepSeek Chat will handle more complex conversational tasks. Both services are host...

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China’s Letin Auto Group to set up EV assembly plant in Punjab, Pakistan On August 16, 2025, China’s Letin Auto Group announced plans to establish a small-scale electric vehicle assembly plant in Punjab province, in Lahor,e Pakistan. The Pakistan government will support the facility with incentives, including a 10-year tax holiday and streamlined approvals under Punjab’s Special Investment Facilitation Act. The proposed factory will initial...

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for the automotive industry, specializing in assembly, logistics, testing, and engineering. In North America, it has established a new Greenfield facility in Mexico and enhanced capabilities at its Newark site in the US. It has added a cross-car beam (CCB) injection facility at the Newark plant. In China, it commissioned two new Greenfield plants in Wuhu and Foshan to serve both local and global OEM platforms more effectively. The division now op...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Linktour, China to present new car for urban mobility On August 19, Linktour Automotive Co., Ltd announced that it will make its global debut at IAA Mobility 2025. It will present its very first vehicle, designed from the ground up to navigate and elevate the city experience.  Linktour belongs to Shandong WEIQIAO PIONEERING GROUP, which has 18 domestic and overseas production sites and over 100,000 employees worldwide, coverin...

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GlobalData blog: The rise of FHEVs across Asia-Pacific Over the last few years, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) have been the focal point of the electrification trend, while Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) and Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) have also recently gained traction. However, across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China), Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FHEVs) are quietly re-emerging as the preferred electrification pathway. In mark...

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lease dated August 18, the CLA EV battery electric coupe will go into production at the Beijing Benz E-Town Plant. This marks the 14th model to be produced at the plant. Built on the MMA (Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture) architecture, the CLA EV is Mercedes-Benz’s first model to be produced in China and equipped with the MB.OS (Mercedes-Benz Operating System) system. To date, the Beijing Benz E-Town Plant, Mercedes-Benz’s only passenger ve...

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s for e-drive systems. Based on the electrification development situation in and requirements of the European market, Schaeffler combined the technology advantages of its R&D teams in Germany, Shanghai, and Tianjin to co-develop a 48V P2 transmission integrated motor to support customers outside of China in electrification transformation. The 48V motor controller employs the PCB embedded chip technology, which not only saves PCB area, but also ef...

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Zhongding, USTC-IAT establish innovation consortium Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co., Ltd. (Zhongding) signed an agreement on the establishment of an innovation consortium with the Institute of Advanced Technology, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC-IAT). After thorough communication and planning, the two parties established a joint lab for in-depth cooperation on innovation and tackling of automotive component materials, deep I...

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utting-edge technologies such as intelligent cockpits, assisted driving, vehicle body domain controllers, display products, and intelligent access to promote the launch of more products with stronger market competitiveness and contribute their wisdom and strengths to the high-quality development of China’s automotive industry. Desay SV and DFMC have a solid foundation of cooperation. For years, Desay SV has been positively leveraging its advant...

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WeRide, China launches WePilot AiDrive ADAS solution, develop in partnership with Bosch On August 21, WeRide launched WePilot AiDrive, its one-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solution. Developed in partnership with Bosch, this milestone comes just six months after both companies brought their two-stage end-to-end solution into mass production. With mass production and vehicle integration set for 2025, WePilot AiDrive int...

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revomet, Germany and CNGR, China finalizes JV to advance battery recycling in Europe On August 20, revomet GmbH, a subsidiary of the international CRONIMET Group, and CNGR Advanced Material Co. Ltd. announced the completion of their joint venture. Under the agreement, once all conditions are met, CNGR will acquire a 25% stake in revomet Bitterfeld GmbH, which operates one of Europe’s most advanced facilities for recycling of battery scrap in Bi...

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JLR accelerates major solar projects across UK and China On August 20, JLR rolled out large-scale solar installations to help power its global operations. JLR has opened a new solar farm with a size of up to 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters this summer. The 26‑hectare 18MW facility will supply up to 31% of the site’s energy requirements, marking the completion of the first of three of its UK solar energy projects. The company h...

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sell a 50% stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd. (DHEC). Currently under pre-listing, the project, for which the transfer reserve price is yet to be determined, will be valid for listing until September 12. DHEC is 50%, 40%, and 10% owned by DFMC, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), and Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., respectively. In terms of main financial performance, DHEC achieved a revenue of CNY 3.807 billion and a net profit of ar...

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Atom, Russia signs cooperation agreement with CTTIC Stones, China On August 19, multiple sources reported that Kama, the maker of Russia's first electric vehicle, Atom, signed a cooperation deal with Chinese firm CTTIC Stones. The agreement focuses on advancing Atom's operations and collaboration with Chinese technology partners.  Based on multiple sources ...

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Tesla starts accepting pre-orders for Model Y L electric SUV in China On August 19, Tesla started accepting pre-orders for the Model Y L large 6-seater battery electric SUV in China, with a starting pre-order price of CNY 339,000. Deliveries will start in September. The Model Y L adopts an aerodynamic exterior design and measures 4,976mm long, 2,129mm wide, and 1,668mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,040mm. The Model Y L has a dual-motor AWD layout a...

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erials science and industrial chain integration, the two companies will focus on deepening cooperation in the three core fields of technology innovation, the industrial and supply chains, and total automotive solutions. They will jointly explore areas such as brand communication, markets outside of China, logistics, agricultural machinery services, and intelligent agriculture. From a DFMC press release...

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IAA 2025: smart to debut smart #5 SUV built in China On August 19, smart announced that it will present its full vehicle line-up at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich from September 8–14, 2025, including the European debut of the mid-size SUV, smart #5. The smart #5 is powered by an 800-Volt platform, enabling longer range, fast charging, advanced driver assistance, and an intelligent cockpit. Its spacious, flexible interior is designed to meet varied...

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Tata Motors says no production impact due to rare earth issues On August 8, Tata Motors, in an investor update, stated that at present, it has an adequate inventory of rare earth for the next two to three months. It has created alternatives to address the situation. It explores options, including sourcing from regions outside China and reducing reliance on rare earth materials wherever possible. Multiple options are under consideration. Based on ...

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roject took more than three years and is part of GWM’s BRL 4 billion investment plans through 2026, with an additional BRL 6 billion earmarked for 2027 to 2032. The plant currently has an annual production capacity of 50,000 units. While vehicles will initially rely heavily on imported parts from China, GWM aims to achieve 60% local content by 2026, starting with 18 local suppliers. The company also intends to make Brazil an export hub and expa...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Hesai, China to present high-performance lidar for L3 autonomous driving On August 14, Hesai announced that it will unveil ETX, its newest automotive-grade ultra-long-range lidar designed for L3 autonomous driving, at IAA Mobility 2025. It is powered by Hesai’s proprietary photon vector technology. It has an optical window of just 32 mm. Hesai is collaborating with leading European windshield manufacturers AGC and Saint-Gobai...

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