Weilai car owners "infighting" 500 people "joint statement" was opposed by nearly 1000 car owners

Chassis Supply Chain's "iPhone Moment": China's Tier 1 Shift as LeeKr Emerges

Over the past decade, China's electric vehicle (EV) industry has evolved from a niche experiment into a leading force in the global automotive landscape. In the first ten months of 2025, China exported over 2 million EVs, nearly double the year-earlier figure. From European city streets to Southeast Asian highways and Latin American urban centers, Chinese EVs have emerged as one of the most prominent symbols of a new era of “Made in China.”

WeRide Launches Fully Driverless Robobus Service in Singapore, Marking Southeast Asia’s First Public Deployment

Chinese autonomous-driving company WeRide (文远知行) began operating its Robobus autonomous minibus in fully driverless mode on Singapore’s Sentosa island on July 17, becoming the first autonomous vehicle in Southeast Asia to provide public passenger service without a safety driver onboard. The milestone marks a significant step in the overseas commercialization of China’s Level-4 autonomous-driving technology, moving beyond pilot programs toward regular public operation.

BYD to Begin EV Assembly in Pakistan, Expanding Chinese Automakers’ South Asia Manufacturing Footprint

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD (比亚迪) is preparing to begin local assembly of vehicles in Pakistan as early as July or August, marking the company’s first attempt to establish direct production capacity in South Asia rather than relying solely on vehicle exports.

Baidu’s Apollo Go Signs Kazakhstan Partnership to Explore Robotaxi Services

Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go（萝卜快跑）signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan-based Turlov Private Holding Ltd. on July 16 to explore the introduction of autonomous-driving technology and mobility services in Kazakhstan.

SAIC’s First Shipment of 700 Vehicles Arrives in Spain as European Factory Plan Advances

The first shipment of approximately 700 vehicles from Chinese automaker SAIC Motor (上汽集团) has arrived at the Port of Ferrol in northwestern Spain, strengthening the company’s logistics presence as it prepares to establish its first electric-vehicle factory in Europe.