The Beijing Auto Show has definitively evolved from a traditional auto show into a technology showcase. The future: Manufacturers will deliver entire ecosystems comprising software, robotics, and mobility.
By Julia Fiedler
Chinese carmaker Chery, together with Austrian supplier AVL, has achieved a breakthrough in EV efficiency. For now, it is still a demonstration model, but series production has already been approved.
By Christian Domke Seidel
In China, “Made in Germany” still carries weight. But not when it comes to EVs: According to a study by Berylls by AlixPartners, nearly one in four drivers of a German electric car would not buy the same brand again.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Driverless taxis are becoming increasingly visible in China. Not least because of support from Beijing, growth forecasts are pointing sharply upward. But recent incidents have also exposed the technology’s vulnerabilities. On Tuesday evening, more than 100 robotaxis came to a standstill in the middle of the road.
By Jörn Petring
In the new Five-Year Plan, the automotive industry is less of a focal point than it used to be. Yet its importance to Chinese industry remains exceptionally high. Industry experts explain why this is not a contradiction.
By Jörn Petring
Chinese car manufacturers fear for their wealth of data and profits from the aftersales market. As a result, repair costs for EVs are rising dramatically. Internationally, Australia recently took action against barriers to external repairs.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Given India’s sheer size, the European Commission was willing to make concessions it would not have accepted in other negotiations. Even so, most reactions to the free trade agreement have been positive.
By János Allenbach-Ammann, Markus Grabitz, Lukas Knigge and Julia Dahm
China’s car manufacturers have come to Brazil with big promises. Brazilian customers are open and curious about the new e-car options. However, it remains to be seen whether the Chinese brands will be able to establish themselves in the long term.
By Christian Domke Seidel
There will be stricter rules for assisted driving at level L2 in China in future. The new standards create safety in a competitive, innovation-hungry car market.
By Julia Fiedler
The German government wants less China, but the German economy cannot do without it. While Berlin declares "de-risking" to be a strategic goal, many companies are unwaveringly holding on to their close supply chains to the People's Republic.
By Marcel Grzanna
