The rupture of one of the world's busiest shipping routes has exposed the vulnerability of China's export-reliant economy to supply snarls; firms on thin margins facing severe impacts

The China Passenger Car Association says the country became the top auto exporter for the first time with sales likely to top 5.26 million, ahead of Japan's 4.3 million (but final figures yet to be tallied)

China's rising EV brands are a key market for automotive technology makers as they race each other to launch more automated driving functions

News that police have detained the vice-chairman of China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle sent shares of the unit and its embattled parent company sliding again on Monday

The Chinese EV-maker's bumper sales suggest car buyers are looking for cheaper models in a high-interest-rate economy

The funding was slated to be used for the research and development, manufacturing, and sales services of vehicles under the group

The new requirements, issued in December, seek to reduce US reliance on China in its electric-vehicle supply chain

The Chinese tech giant plans to focus on its device business over the coming year, while increasing the efficiency of its overall operations to counter geopolitical uncertainty

The smartphone giant’s chief Lei Jun said the company was aiming to become 'one of the world's top five automakers'

Earlier this month, BMW Group said it had received a test license for L3 self-driving on high-speed roads in Shanghai

The ET9, which is still a year away from delivery, features self-developed tech such as an autonomous driving chip, a 900-volt electric drive for fast charging and large cylindrical battery cells

Tesla paid 222.42 million yuan ($31.13 million) for use rights to a 19.7-hectare (48.7 acres) plot in Shanghai for $31.13 million