China looks to smart electric vehicles to drive car sector upgrade

UPDATE - follow-up to Intelligent connected NEVs set to boost China's auto industry upgrade: China is turning to intelligent connected new energy vehicles to drive a major upgrade across its domestic automotive sector. Industry planners expect these advanced smart cars to modernize manufacturing processes and push the country's entire vehicle market toward higher technological standards. This shift focuses heavily on integrating digital connectivity, smart driving features, and clean energy power systems into the next generation of cars produced in the country.