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Close-up of a row of physical switches on the dashboard of an iCaur SUV

China Tech Watch

China Tech Watch, November 2026: chips, 1,200 volts and the return of the button

Our monthly look at the technology already in Chinese cars, and how likely it is to reach UK showrooms. This month: in-house AI chips, ultra-high-voltage hypercars, battery swapping, and new rules that bring back physical buttons.

8 Nov 2026 · 2 min read

Render of XPENG's Turing AI chip on a circuit board at sunset

Opinion Features

The car is becoming a chip product. Should you still buy one?

XPENG's Turing chip, NVIDIA's Thor and the race for TOPS mean a car's driving brain now ages like a phone's. That could change how we pay for cars more than what we drive.

8 Nov 2026 · 3 min read