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If you can make a robo-vacuum, you can make a car
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Behind the scenes at The Economist

An interview with the boss of Xpeng

Government enthusiasm and cheap technology are giving it an edge

Robotaxis offer an early test case

The resulting flood of exports will be good news for consumers. Less so for the world’s carmakers

Their companies are conquering the world—and they hate talking to the press

Foreign carmakers are localising their operations in the country