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Horizon Robotics hits 15 million chips, targets open computing platform
Chinese autonomous driving chip maker Horizon Robotics has shipped over 15 million Journey chips, with the latest unit going into a Volkswagen ID. AUR...
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Horizon Robotics hits 15 million Journey chips, debuts on VW ID. AURA T6
Horizon Robotics has shipped its 15 millionth Journey chip, installed in the FAW-Volkswagen ID. AURA T6, and announced the upcoming HSD V2.1 system wi...
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Leapmotor targets 'Apple of cars' status with second brand, new architecture
Leapmotor is preparing a second brand for 2027 and says it wants to become "the Apple of the car industry," betting on a new vehicle architecture and...
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NewsHongqi H7 launches in China with 2,916 km Guinness range record, from 168,800 yuan
FAW's Hongqi brand launched the new H7 hybrid sedan in China, priced from 168,800 yuan ($23,800) after trade-in incentives. The car set a Guinness rec...
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NewsVoyah's 2026 models show strong resale value, led by 75% one-year retention
Voyah, Dongfeng's premium EV brand, reports one-year resale values of 71-75% across its 2026 models, with three-year values holding above 62%, indicat...
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NewsYutong opens R&D centre to suppliers as China's commercial-vehicle sector shifts to smart EVs
Chinese bus and truck maker Yutong is hosting a supplier technology exhibition at its R&D centre, aiming to accelerate its transition to electric and...
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NewsDIGUA Robotics raises $400 million in Series C to expand embodied AI chip lineup
DIGUA Robotics, a robotics chip developer spun off from Horizon Robotics, has raised $400 million in Series C funding led by Mirae Asset, with partici...
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NewsNio bets on BEV-only strategy as pure electric sales surge in China
Nio's leadership doubles down on its all-electric, battery-swap strategy as 2026 data shows pure EVs are the only powertrain growing in China, with th...
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NewsBYD Denza Z9S Launching Sept 23 with 1,100 km CLTC Range, Pre-sale from 319,800 Yuan
BYD's Denza Z9S, a large BEV sedan, is set to launch on September 23 with a pre-sale price range of 319,800 to 389,800 yuan (about $45,000 to $54,900)...
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NewsChina's 12-month EV development cycle leaves suppliers just 3-4 months for validation
Chinese automakers are compressing new-vehicle development to as little as 12 months, but suppliers may have only 3-4 months for validation, raising q...
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NewsWhy global giants are still betting on internal combustion engines
Despite the EV push, global suppliers like Tenneco, Bosch, and Cummins are investing heavily in internal combustion engines, citing regional differenc...
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NewsHello's robotaxi unit raises $100 million at $3 billion valuation
Hello, the Chinese shared-mobility firm, has raised about $100 million for its robotaxi business, valuing it at nearly $3 billion, as it pushes into a...