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China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home

China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home

BEIJING, April 23 (Reuters) - From robotaxis to flying cars, China is on the road to bringing more of its cutting-edge vehicle technology overseas - a strategy that reflects both its global ambition and hard economic realities.
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China's Xpeng expects to start delivering 'flying' cars in 2027

China's Xpeng expects to start delivering 'flying' cars in 2027

By Qiaoyi Li and Nick Carey BEIJING, April 23 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng expects to start large-scale production of its "flying" cars next year and of its humanoid robots in the fourth quarter of 2026, President Brian Gu told Reuters on Thursday.
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Chinese EVs Gain Popularity on US Social Media Despite 100% Tariffs

Chinese EVs Gain Popularity on US Social Media Despite 100% Tariffs

Chinese EVs Gain Popularity on US Social Media Despite 100% Tariffs
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Tesla reports surprise positive free cash flow in the first quarter

Tesla reports surprise positive free cash flow in the first quarter

April 22 (Reuters) - Tesla reported a surprise positive free cash flow in the first quarter on Wednesday, defying expectations for cash burn as the electric-vehicle maker is yet to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence and manufacturing capacity.
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Geely's Caocao to deploy thousands of fully customised robotaxis in 2027

Geely's Caocao to deploy thousands of fully customised robotaxis in 2027

BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - Caocao Inc, the ride-hailing arm of Chinese automaker Geely Holding Group, plans to deploy thousands of robotaxis globally next year, its CEO said on Friday, setting up a potential rivalry with Tesla's Cybercab.
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Chinese Electric Vehicles Gain Popularity on US Social Media Despite Tariff Barriers

Chinese Electric Vehicles Gain Popularity on US Social Media Despite Tariff Barriers

Chinese Electric Vehicles Gain Popularity on US Social Media Despite Tariff Barriers
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Mercedes steels itself for 'roller coaster' competition in Chinese market

Mercedes steels itself for 'roller coaster' competition in Chinese market

BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz will use this year's Beijing auto show to pitch how it plans to navigate China's fiercely competitive car market, where Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius says the German carmaker is facing intense pressure but will not be dragged into a price war.
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Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - More than 40 years after Volkswagen stole the show at its first Chinese auto fair, it has lost its cutting-edge status in the country, with homegrown brands setting the pace for a younger generation of tech-hungry drivers.
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China's Changan aims to be among world's top-10 carmakers by 2030

China's Changan aims to be among world's top-10 carmakers by 2030

By Nick Carey CHONGQING, April 21 (Reuters) - Changan said on Tuesday it aims to be one of the world's top-10 automakers by 2030 and grow its global sales by more than two-thirds, joining a number of other Chinese automakers setting ambitious sales targets in a race to expand into overseas markets.
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Victory Giant's Hong Kong Debut Sees Significant Surge Amid AI Component Demand

Victory Giant's Hong Kong Debut Sees Significant Surge Amid AI Component Demand

Victory Giant's Hong Kong Debut Sees Significant Surge Amid AI Component Demand
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Analysis-With tariffs stalled, Trump's China policy drifts

Analysis-With tariffs stalled, Trump's China policy drifts

By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - When President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, he vowed to use tariffs to reset relations with China, which he said was "killing" the United States with its trade policies.
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ASML says firm will not be chip industry's bottleneck

ASML says firm will not be chip industry's bottleneck

By Toby Sterling and Nathan Vifflin AMSTERDAM, April 22 (Reuters) - Top computer chip equipment maker ASML will not be a bottleneck for the industry, as it was early in the decade, its CEO said on Wednesday, pointing to recent investments in capacity and productivity improvements.