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news Scmp World 2026-05-27

China EV Update: Xpeng Driverless Cabs, Tesla FSD in China, Nio Price War Criticism

Recent developments in the electric vehicle sector include Xpeng's mass production of autonomous cabs, Tesla's launch of FSD in China, and Nio criticizing intense price wars.


We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, challenging Tesla’s FSD software Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has begun mass production of autonomous cabs powered by its own chips, likely to mount yet another challenge on Tesla as both companies pursue a leading position in...

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