A walk into some car dealerships in China in January 2026 reveals a noticeably calmer atmosphere than in previous years. Sales staff across multiple regions report lighter foot traffic and more hesitant buyers compared with the end of last year. The anecdotal evidence is reflected in the data provided by the China Passenger Car Association…
From January to November, China’s passenger vehicle exports to global markets displayed a core pattern of “NEVs leading, top players dominating, divergent growth, and competition between established and emerging forces.” In Europe, SAIC PV maintained a leading position, while emerging players like Leapmotor achieved multiple-fold growth. In Southeast Asia, BYD dominated the market, with its…
On January 14, 2026, the “Jetta Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. Kickoff Conference” was held in Chengdu. According to the company, the move marks Jetta’s shift from a product brand to a technology company spanning the full value chain — from R&D and manufacturing to supply and sales. Image source: FAW-Volkswagen What stands out is its…
Here are this week’s major developments in embodied AI and assisted/autonomous driving: U.S. delays new tariffs on Chinese chips According to Bloomberg, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released findings from a probe into China’s chip sector that lasted nearly a year. The U.S. will hold off on imposing additional tariffs…