Tom Kang

  • BYD Yuan Pro launched, priced from around $18,638 after subsidies

    The BYD Yuan Pro electric vehicle went on sale on March 21, priced at RMB 121,300 ($18,638) and RMB 131,400 after subsidies for both models.

  • BYD Auto app starts internal testing

    The app is linked to BYD's cloud services account and integrates features of BYD's existing products, including cloud services, user community, and online mall.

  • Tesla China denies monitoring users through in-car cameras

    Tesla China has denied that the company is monitoring its car owners through in-vehicle cameras, which has been hotly discussed by Chinese Internet users.

  • SAIC R brand announces LiDAR-equipped electric SUV concept

    SAIC's R brand unveiled its LiDAR-equipped electric SUV concept and corresponding technology brand, RTECH, on March 18.

  • Xpeng begins 3,000 km expedition challenge to show off its self-driving capabilities

    Xpeng Motors launches a 3,000-kilometer drive via Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP) on March 19 to showcase the electric vehicle company's proud self-driving technology.

  • Voyah FREE, a Li ONE competitor, will be up for pre-order on March 31

    The Voyah FREE, a competitor to the Li Auto's Li ONE and owned by Dongfeng Motor's premium new energy vehicle brand Voyah, will be available for pre-order on March 31.

  • BYD's battery arm reportedly to build its first overseas factory

    BYD's battery arm FinDreams Battery is preparing to build its first overseas battery factory, an internal job posting recently showed.

  • Former Uber China exec joins Baidu's car-making arm

    Luo was the general manager of Uber China's southern region and was responsible for building Uber's Chinese business.

  • Hongqi expected to unveil hybrid supercar priced over $1.5 million in April

    Since its founding in 1958, Hongqi cars have long been used as parade cars for major celebrations in China and are one of China's premium automotive brands.

  • Geely reportedly to build new plant in Guangzhou

    Whether Geely's construction of a new plant in Guangzhou is related to its high-end smart electric vehicle project is unknown for now, but the series of signs suggests that Geely is clearly picking up the pace in the smart new energy vehicle sector.