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Volkswagen is revamping its strategy in China, creating a "China for China" initiative due to the country's dominance in the electric car market. The move includes hiring Chinese engineers, setting up an electric car plant in Hefei, and replacing European suppliers with Chinese ones. This shift, driven by China's EV growth and cost-effective production, impacts job cuts in Germany and shapes a competitive landscape challenging traditional carmakers.

Audi has shown a near-production version of its Q6 e-tron prototype at the China International Import Expo as the electric car nears its international launch. The ‘prototype' version shown wears a more pared-back livery treatment and looks very close to production form, complete with sensors, cameras, lights, and a fully functional interior.

China's FAW is launching the Xiaoma Small Electric under its Bestune brand to compete with the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Russian capital on Monday, kicking off his ninth visit to the country in ten years. The trip began with all the grandeur one might expect of a state visit by such an important guest, including a large ceremonial cortege driving Xi to his talks with President Putin in the Kremlin.

Plus and Iveco lay out a timeline for driver-supervised autonomous trucks followed by fully driverless trucks.