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Apr 27

Analysis: Beijing Auto Show signals new phase in China's EV race

The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition opened on April 24 with a scale that stands in sharp contrast to the contraction of many global auto shows. Spanning roughly 380,000 square meters and drawing more than 2,000 exhibitors, the event has become one of the clearest barometers of where the automotive industry is heading.

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AUTOMOTIVE ICChinese EVs undercut global rivals by half, siren alarm in South Korea and beyond

Apr 28, 11:06

China's auto industry is expanding at a striking pace, powered by electric vehicles and a surge in exports that is reshaping the global market order. Analysts in South Korea warn that China's rapid gains in price competitiveness and technological capability now pose an existential challenge to major automotive nations, including their own.

AVKakao Mobility launches Level 4 robotaxi, scales AI mobility platform

Apr 28, 09:35

South Korea's leading mobility platform, Kakao Mobility is accelerating the commercial rollout of Level 4 autonomous driving, placing artificial intelligence at the center of a "physical AI" strategy that spans vehicles, robotics, and platform infrastructure.

V2XTesla begins Cybercab production in Texas, targeting robotaxi revenue after 2027

Apr 27

Tesla began manufacturing its Cybercab autonomous taxi at its Texas Gigafactory, CEO Elon Musk said on April 24, signaling progress on the long-promised Robotaxi. The move could influence global autonomous-vehicle markets and ride-hailing competition as Tesla seeks to expand pilot deployments and eventually scale driverless fleet operations beyond US cities.

V2XMediaTek unveils active AI smart cockpit, advancing AI-defined vehicles

Apr 27

MediaTek unveiled its Dimensity Auto "active AI smart cockpit" solution at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The launch marks a significant step toward the era of AI-defined vehicles. The company also showcased in-vehicle 3A entertainment and communication solutions built on the Dimensity Auto platform, alongside its ecosystem partners.

AUTO COMPONENTSBMW's color-changing car is no longer a concept — E Ink says it's ready for mass production

Apr 26

E-paper manufacturer E Ink stated that the BMW iX3 Flow Edition equipped with E Ink Prism technology was officially released at the Auto China 2026. This represents a major breakthrough in automotive surface innovation technology. The BMW iX3 Flow Edition has become the world's first vehicle to adopt E Ink Prism electronic paper technology and move toward mass production, marking a new stage in which electronic paper vehicle-body technology has officially transitioned from concept demonstrations to practical applications.

AUTO COMPONENTSHarman hits KRW15.78 trillion in revenue 10 years after Samsung acquisition

Apr 26

Samsung Electronics executive chairman Lee Jae-yong's bold acquisition of premium audio brand Harman for KRW9.4 trillion (approx. US$6.3 billion) a decade ago has paid off, with the American subsidiary of Samsung posting historic highs in both revenue and operating profit.

BATTERYCommentary: Sodium batteries reset EV cost structure and supply chain balance

Apr 26

For more than a decade, lithium-ion batteries have defined the global power battery market, concentrating technology, capital and supply chains along a single trajectory. That model is now under pressure. Sharp swings in lithium carbonate prices have exposed structural vulnerabilities, forcing the industry to confront a long-ignored question: what happens when the core input cost is no longer predictable?

AUTO COMPONENTSHon Hai and Mitsubishi Electric sign MOU on joint automotive equipment venture

Apr 24

Foxconn eyes 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility as it deepens push into EV-related hardware.

AVTesla's hidden US$2 billion AI hardware deal points to deeper chip, compute ambitions

Apr 24

Tesla has quietly taken a significant step deeper into artificial intelligence (AI), disclosing a US$2 billion acquisition of an unnamed AI hardware company in a single sentence buried in its latest regulatory filing.

V2XHuawei invests CNY18 billion in smart driving while European legacy brands struggle for relevance

Apr 24

Huawei has committed a CNY18 billion (US$2.63 billion) investment plan dedicated to research and development in smart driving technologies, in an aggressive push to dominate the foundational layer of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. According to Reuters, Huawei is allocating CNY10 billion specifically for computing power to train AI models, with plans to scale that infrastructure spending to between CNY70 billion and CNY80 billion over the next five years.

MOBILITYGerman automakers lose share as EV incentives lift Chinese rivals

Apr 24

Germany's EV subsidy program is set to open for applications in May, with retroactive eligibility for vehicles purchased as early as January. But while the policy is intended to bolster the country's domestic EV industry, early results suggest that much of the benefit is flowing to foreign automakers — particularly Chinese brands — adding competitive pressure on German manufacturers at home.

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