Autonomous Driving

Yin Qi, the 37-year-old co-founder of AI unicorn Megvii Technology, has outlined an expansive vision for artificial intelligence integration in automotive systems through his new venture Afari Technology, positioning the company as a bridge toward artificial general intelligence (AGI) through smart vehicle development. The former AI industry

China’s autonomous delivery vehicle sector is rapidly moving from niche trials to commercial scale, fueled by a surge in investment, falling hardware costs, and a viable business model centered on urban logistics. As startups and established auto suppliers race to deploy thousands of electric vans, the industry is emerging

Cao Cao Mobility is turning to space to solve a critical terrestrial problem, leveraging satellite technology to ensure the safety and reliability of its autonomous vehicles in a bid to gain an edge in China’s fiercely competitive robotaxi market. The Geely-backed ride-hailing company announced that the "

Beijing-based autonomous delivery vehicle manufacturer Neolix announced on September 23rd that its 10,000th vehicle rolled off the production line in Tonglu, Zhejiang Province, marking a significant milestone for the industry. Founded in 2018, the company has established what it claims is the world's first 10,000-

Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony.ai is aiming to achieve a key profitability target by early 2026 and significantly expand its global robotaxi fleet, according to a media report citing a top executive. The statements were made by the company's chief financial officer in a recent interview with

Chinese autonomous driving chip company Horizon Robotics reported a widening loss of 5.23 billion yuan (US$723 million) for the first half of 2025, up from 5.1 billion yuan a year earlier, despite revenue growth of 67.6%. The company faces mounting pressure from international semiconductor giants entering

The autonomous delivery vehicle sector is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2025, with market deliveries expected to exceed 30,000 units as both established players accelerate shipments and new entrants intensify competition. Traditional automotive supplier Desay SV Automotive has launched its "Chuanxing Zhiyuan" brand, while newcomer Minieye has introduced

Huawei unveiled an ambitious roadmap for autonomous driving development, projecting Level 4 commercial trials to begin by late 2027 and widespread L4+ deployment across most scenarios by 2035. The Chinese telecommunications giant also outlined plans to explore Level 5 autonomous driving commercialization by the mid-2030s. Executive Director Wang Tao

Chinese bike-sharing company Hellobike announced September 17 that its robotaxi division has secured strategic investment from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., marking a deepened partnership to accelerate commercialization of autonomous ride-hailing services through joint development of AI models and computing platforms. The investment builds on existing collaboration between the

Chinese lidar manufacturer Hesai Technology Co. jumped as much as 10.4% in its Hong Kong trading debut, signaling renewed investor appetite for Chinese companies seeking dual listings amid a two-year lull in such offerings. The Shanghai-based company's shares opened at HK 235 per share,valuing