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This is the first time that ZF has secured a business partnership in Asia Pacific for steer-by-wire, a technology necessary to enable autonomous driving.

Geely says the Xingyue L Hi-P has a battery range of more than 200 kilometers and can be used as a BEV in the city. For long-distance trips, consumers can use EVER or PHEV mode.

Voyah's first sedan is 5,088 mm long and features dual electric motors with peak power of 160 kW and 215 kW at the front and rear, respectively.

Huawei-backed AITO already has the capacity to sell 20,000 cars per month, according to Richard Yu.

Aiways hasn't gained much of a presence in China, but its vehicles have made their way to a dozen other countries.

Volkswagen will take a 60 percent stake in the joint venture, and its software subsidiary Cariad will develop autonomous driving solutions with Horizon Robotics.

Some buyers would naturally be concerned about the residual value of a new brand, and a monthly subscription option allows customers to try out the cars, according to Edison Yu's team.

The joint venture will reportedly focus on developing self-driving technology and wireless connectivity software for Volkswagen.

The Polestar 3 costs twice as much in China as the Nio ES7 and about the same as the Porsche Taycan.

Tesla's Model Y sold 46,694 retail units in China in September, and the Model 3 sold 30,919 units.