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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
Explainers
China's new car rules: buttons back, hidden door handles out, blue lights banned
China is rewriting the rules on how cars are designed: physical controls for essential functions, door handles that always open, and no more blue 'assisted driving' lights. Here's what's changing and what it means for the Chinese cars sold in Britain.
8 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
China Tech Watch
Hands-off and eyes-off driving: China vs UK rules
China has approved its first eyes-off cars on set roads and is writing tough national rules for driver assistance. The UK allows hands-off motorway systems now, with true self-driving law due in the second half of 2027.
7 Nov 2026 · 4 min read