KATHMANDU: China has proposed stricter regulations for new vehicle technologies, including zero-gravity seats, large infotainment screens, customized headlight messages and hidden door handles. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has opened a public consultation on draft rules covering…

KATHMANDU: Chinese automakers are adapting to European Union tariffs on electric vehicles by shifting focus to plug-in hybrids, according to a new industry report. The European Union imposed tariffs on China-made EVs in late 2024 to limit low-cost imports. The…

KATHMANDU: Three Democratic senators; Tammy Baldwin, Elissa Slotkin, and Chuck Schumer, have urged President Donald Trump to prevent Chinese automakers from building vehicles in the United States, according to Reuters. In a letter, the lawmakers warned that allowing Chinese firms…

KATHMANDU: Sales of Chinese automakers declined in February as demand slowed during the Lunar New Year period, which traditionally affects vehicle purchases in the world’s largest auto market. BYD reported total sales of 190,190 vehicles in February, down 41 percent…

KATHMANDU: U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is open to Chinese electric vehicle makers entering the American market, provided they build factories in the United States and employ local workers. Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club on January 13,…