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Everything filed under asia in our auto industry coverage, the 9 reports filed on it so far.

A new government plan aims to solidify China's position as a global auto powerhouse by 2030 through intelligent connected...

China's 5-Year Plan Targets Intelligent NEV Production

A new government plan aims to solidify China's position as a global auto powerhouse by 2030 through intelligent connected NEV development, targeting...

2026-09-20
Automotive: Volvo Cars has announced a plan to launch 13 new models by 2030, its largest product expansion ever

Volvo plans 13 new models by 2030 across

Volvo Cars has announced a plan to launch 13 new models by 2030, its largest product expansion ever. The rollout includes seven vehicles for Western...

2026-09-20
Automotive: Tesla has launched the Model Y Performance variant in China, priced at 369,000 yuan and built at Giga Shanghai

Tesla launches Model Y Performance from Shanghai plant

Tesla has launched the Model Y Performance variant in China, priced at 369,000 yuan and built at Giga Shanghai.

2026-09-13
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has criticized Ford for its deepening ties with Chinese companies, specifically...

US Transport Secretary criticizes Ford over China tech ties

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has criticized Ford for its deepening ties with Chinese companies, specifically citing a Michigan battery plant

2026-09-09
Volkswagen Group faces a twofold crisis in China, with its market share halving since 2020 and its joint venture plants...

Volkswagen's China production and EV

Volkswagen Group faces a twofold crisis in China, with its market share halving since 2020 and its joint venture plants reportedly operating at low...

2026-09-05
China's market regulator has ordered the recall of 4.3 million vehicles, primarily from Tesla, due to hidden door handles...

Tesla leads China car recall of 4.3M handles

China's market regulator has ordered the recall of 4.3 million vehicles, primarily from Tesla, due to hidden door handles that may impede emergency...

2026-08-31
Chinese regulators have launched a year-long safety campaign, ordering automakers to submit proactive recall plans for...

China Orders Proactive Auto Recall Plans

Chinese regulators have launched a year-long safety campaign, ordering automakers to submit proactive recall plans for any defects found during...

2026-08-31
Toyota will begin producing a new Lexus EV at its Shanghai plant in autumn 2027, shifting from its usual Japan-first...

Toyota to build Lexus EV in China first

Toyota will begin producing a new Lexus EV at its Shanghai plant in autumn 2027, shifting from its usual Japan-first development approach.

2026-08-29
Demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure remains strong, according to recent interviews with executives from...

AI Infrastructure Demand Remains Strong Amid US-China Tensions

Demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure remains strong, according to recent interviews with executives from different sectors and earnings...

2026-08-20