KATHMANDU: China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) plans to mandate physical control buttons for essential vehicle functions in all new cars starting July 1, 2027, media reports say. The move aims to reduce reliance on large central touchscreens,…

KATHMANDU: China has announced plans to speed up development of solid-state batteries and Level 3 autonomous driving under its 2026 New Energy Vehicle (NEV) strategy. The plan was outlined by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) after an…

KATHMANDU: Chinese premium EV brand Avatr has unveiled an updated Avatr 12 coupe-style SUV featuring significant performance and technology upgrades. Recent filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) confirm the refreshed model includes an upgraded intelligent driving…

KATHMANDU: BYD Co. has launched a new sub-brand called Linghui for re-badged models mainly used by fleet operators and ride-hailing services, a modern app-based taxi system. Regulatory filings released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show that…

KATHMANDU: China has released a draft regulation on vehicle door handle safety for public comment. The draft is prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). It sets new requirements that could reshape how carmakers design door handles.…