Gasgoo Munich- The 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition kicked off on April 24, with Nexteer Automotive showcasing a suite of technologies in Hall W1, including Steer-by-Wire and Brake-by-Wire systems. Its Electro-Mechanical Braking (EMB) system has completed full development and rigorous validation, and is now officially market-ready. Image credit: Nexteer (same below) The EMB system made…
Gasgoo Munich- On April 8, Qingtao (Kunshan) Energy Development Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Qingtao Energy”) officially filed an IPO application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to become the first solid-state battery stock on the exchange. Image source: Qingtao Energy prospectus Founded in June 2016, Qingtao Energy focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, and sales…
According to data compiled by the Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute, China’s ADAS supply chain landscape showed a clear competitive structure in January 2026. Local players have already established a dominant position in segments such as air suspension, LiDAR, HD map, and high precision positioning. Meanwhile, in areas including driving ADAS, forward-facing cameras, and APA solution,…
Gasgoo Munich- So far in 2026, refined oil prices have been adjusted six times in China—mostly hikes. In March alone, prices were tweaked twice. On March 9, gasoline and diesel prices rose by 695 yuan and 670 yuan per ton, respectively. Then, on March 23, domestic gasoline and diesel prices climbed by 1,160 yuan and…
Gasgoo Munich- BorgWarner recently announced it had officially brought its new power drive systems plant in Wuhu online as of March 20, marking another step in the supplier’s expansion across China’s fast-growing electrification landscape. Image source: BorgWarner Positioned as a key hub within BorgWarner’s China new energy strategy, the Wuhu facility will primarily supply electric…
Gasgoo Munich- The 2026 Formula 1 season brings the most sweeping regulatory overhaul in the sport’s history. With the widespread adoption of active aerodynamics and a sharp increase in MGU-K energy recovery power, racing braking systems face a fresh set of challenges. As the core supplier of braking systems for F1, Brembo recently detailed its…
Gasgoo Munich- The China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) released data on February 28 showing the inventory warning index for China’s auto dealers stood at 56.2% in February 2026. While that represents a decline of 0.7 percentage points year-on-year and 3.2 points from the previous month, the figure remains above the critical 50% threshold—signaling that operational…
According to data compiled by the Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute, in 2025, China’s automotive intelligent components market further intensified its concentration and localization trends, with technology iteration and ecosystem integration becoming increasingly prominent. Traditional Tier-1 suppliers, tech companies, automakers’ in-house R&D, and emerging supply chain players competed across multiple dimensions and scenarios, driving the industry…
Gasgoo Munich- At a regular press briefing on February 12, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong addressed the European Commission’s recent decision to waive tariffs on a Chinese-made Volkswagen SUV. He reiterated that both China and the EU support Chinese EV firms leveraging price undertakings to drive mutual gains in the automotive sector, charting a…
Gasgoo Munich- On February 11, 2026, General Motors broke the industry silence with a statement. The U.S. automaker explicitly ruled out excluding suppliers based on nationality, reaffirming that it views China as a vital component of its global business strategy and plans to continue strengthening its presence there. This statement was no accident. Over the…