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Baidu Unveils Apollo World, a Simulator in Which AI Agents Train Self-Driving Systems

Baidu has unveiled Apollo World, a virtual traffic environment in which AI agents simulate roads, vehicles and pedestrians so that autonomous driving systems can...

China’s Self-Driving Suppliers Turn to Freight as Passenger-Car Competition Intensifies

Chinese autonomous-driving companies are shifting their focus to commercial vehicles, marking a significant industry pivot as competition in the passenger-car smart-driving market tightens. A...

BMW Brilliance Cuts 1,800 Jobs as Chinese Market Struggles

German automaker's joint venture faces mounting pressure from declining vehicle sales in its largest market BMW Brilliance, the German luxury automaker's primary manufacturing and sales...

Ford Pledges Not to Sell Driver Data Amid Rising Scrutiny of Connected Vehicles

Automaker launches privacy website as GM settlement and regulatory pressure mount on data practices Ford Motor Company has issued a public "privacy promise" vowing never...

Hyundai Raises Transparency in Used-Car Market With Prior Owners’ Driving Habits, Battery Data Disclosure

Hyundai Motor is significantly expanding the information it provides to certified used-car buyers, disclosing everything from prior owners' driving habits to cell-level deviations in...

Volkswagen, Ford, Mercedes Face Profit Squeeze Despite EV Sales Surge

Major automakers are facing a profitability crisis as electric vehicle sales reach record heights, forcing industry giants to confront an uncomfortable reality: manufacturing more...

NIO’s Firefly Bucks Trend as Premium EV Hatchbacks Collapse in China

While China's automotive market contracts sharply in 2026, a small but resilient segment of entry-level sedans has defied the downturn, growing 18% year-on-year through...

Volkswagen Pivots to ‘China-First’ Development Strategy, Exporting Tech to Emerging Markets

German automaker plans to deploy China-developed platforms in South America and Africa as it battles domestic competition Volkswagen announced on October 28 that it will...

Mercedes-Benz Slashes 2026 Profit Forecast as China Sales Collapse 31%

Luxury automaker cuts earnings guidance, citing fierce competition and rising costs in its largest market Mercedes-Benz announced a significant downgrade to its 2026 profit outlook...

Chinese Automakers Surpass Japanese Brands in Europe for First Time

European market share milestone reflects rapid expansion driven by hybrid vehicles and competitive pricing Chinese automobile brands have achieved a historic milestone, overtaking Japanese manufacturers...

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