EV-maker Tesla unveiled the first generation of its Optimus robot, called Bumblebee, in September 2022

Once the biggest car seller in China, Toyota has seen its popularity drop in the country as it continues to play catch-up on EV tech

Industry insiders say EU tariffs are unlikely to stop the expansion of Chinese EV exports, with carmakers likely to simply pass on higher costs to customers

US electric vehicle maker plans to register the latest software and may sell it as a monthly subscription to users of its cars in China

Data from China's auto association showed output of the older Model Ys was down nearly 18% in March and 33% in April than a year ago, although output of the Model 3 rose

Tesla is reportedly looking to build an alternative supply chain and mitigate any risk of disruptions stemming from China's tensions with the US and Taiwan

Shanghai has compiled a list of data that it seems "ordinary” for three sectors - intelligent and connected vehicles, mutual funds and biomedicine

In a shift by Tesla chief Elon Musk, data from China could be processed in the country to develop its full-self-driving system, sources said

The US Justice Department is examining whether Tesla misled consumers, investors and regulators about its promises for self-driving vehicles

Local EV giant BYD outsold Tesla by five cars to one last month, the latest China car industry data showed on Tuesday

US EV and battery giant sues Indian battery maker in the Delhi High Court over its use of "Tesla Power" brand

By potentially allowing Tesla to roll-out FSD, Beijing may be hoping for the ‘catfish effect’ to accelerate research and development by Chinese EV-makers