Smart Cars
First in Automotive Field: Li Auto’s Research on Mach 100 Chip Makes it to 2026 ISCA Industry Track
March 30, 2026 – Today, Li Xiang, the CEO of Li Auto, announced some exciting news. The research paper from Li Auto’s Mach 100 chip development team has been accepted by the 2026 ISCA Industry Track. Congratulations to Xie Yan and his team! This achievement marks a significant recognition from the world’s most authoritative academic…
Subsidy Slash! Japan Cuts BYD’s Vehicle Purchase Subsidy to 150,000 Yen, a Tenth of Toyota’s
March 30, 2026 – Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has recently rolled out a revised subsidy plan for new – energy vehicles, triggering a wave of discussions in the automotive market. Under the new scheme, BYD has witnessed a significant slashing of its vehicle purchase subsidies in Japan. The subsidy for BYD cars…
Tesla Sets New Mileage Record: Battery & Powertrain Excellence After 1 Million Kilometers
March 28, 2026 – A Tesla has once again set a new global benchmark, with its total mileage officially surpassing 2.7 million kilometers. This astonishing figure not only demonstrates the extreme durability of electric vehicles (EVs) but has also captured the attention of car enthusiasts worldwide. Hansjrg Gemmingen, a German car owner, recently shared his…
VOYAH CEO Lu Fang: True Safety Lies in Precision, Not Just Sight
March 27, 2026 – Recently, Zhao Yongpo, CEO of Great Wall Motor’s WEY brand, shared his views on autonomous driving sensors in a video. He stated that “more LiDARs don’t necessarily mean a better experience; sometimes, simply piling on hardware is a shortcut.” This opinion has sparked discussions, and in the afternoon of the same…
BYD’s European Registrations Soar 162% in February, Outpacing Tesla
March 24, 2026 – According to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, new car registrations in the European market in February 2026 saw a modest year-on-year increase of 1.7%, reaching 979,321 units. Among them, BYD stood out prominently. In that month, its registrations hit 17,954 vehicles, a staggering 162.3% jump from the 6,844…
Ford CEO Farley’s Test – Drive of Chinese Pickups: Acknowledges Competitiveness, Cites Heavy – Duty Shortcomings
March 16, 2026 – On March 15 local time, as reported by Carscoops, Ford CEO Jim Farley recently took two Chinese plug – in hybrid pickup trucks for a spin in Australia: the BYD Shark 6 and the Great Wall Cannon Alpha. Farley was quite candid in his assessment of these models. He didn’t dismiss…
BYD’s Brazilian Plant Secures Massive 100,000-Vehicle Export Order, Split Between Argentina and Mexico
March 16, 2026 – According to a report from Lianhe Zaobao, Li Ke, the Executive Vice President of BYD, revealed that the company’s Brazilian plant has secured export orders for a total of 100,000 vehicles from Argentina and Mexico. On March 13 (local time), Li Ke disclosed this news at an event in Rio de…
Kosmera Showcases AI-Driven Hypercar Vision at AWE Shanghai 2026
Shanghai, March 12, 2026 — Kosmera presented its AI-powered hypercar prototypeSTAR MATRIXatAppliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) 2026, marking the brand’s latest public appearance in Asia following its global debut atConsumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. At this year’s exhibition, Kosmera spotlighted STAR MATRIX as a forward-looking exploration of AI- and AR-driven driving intelligence — positioning…
Why Haven’t Soaring Memory Prices Pushed EVs to Widespread Price Hikes?”
March 3, 2026 – According to the latest research from TrendForce, the combined global sales of new – energy vehicles are projected to reach 20.53 million units in 2025, marking a 26% year – on – year increase. Looking ahead to 2026, the figure is expected to climb to 23.4 million units, with a growth…
Li Xiang: In AI Era, Ordinary People’s Value Creation Hits Zero, Self-Service Only
February 27, 2026 – Li Xiang, the chairman and CEO of Li Auto, recently shared his insights on WeChat Moments regarding the impact of AI and intelligent agents (Agents) on individuals with varying levels of professional expertise. He firmly stated, “In the era of AI, the value created by ordinary people is negligible. This includes…