NEV retail penetration is expected to reach about 64.5% in July, rising further from June. Read more…
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Lynk & Co enters station wagon segment with 07 GT launch
The Lynk & Co 07 GT secured more than 35,000 pre-orders in 24 days of pre-sales, with its launch coming as the brand’s sales continue to decline. Read more…
Chery-JLR’s Freelander brand to begin pre-sales of first model on August 10
The Freelander 8 will roll off the production line at the joint venture’s Changshu plant in Jiangsu on July 30, with pre-sales set to begin on August 10. Read more…
BYD previews 2027 Seal 06 sedan with LiDAR for enhanced driver assistance
The current Seal 06 EV was launched in June 2025 with a starting price of 109,800 yuan ($16,170) and BYD’s LiDAR-free God’s Eye C driver-assistance system. Read more…
China resumes issuing robotaxi licenses after months-long freeze, report says
License issuance is gradually resuming in some cities after the completion of an industry-wide safety review in late June, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Xpeng launches 4 models in Bahrain, delivers 200,000th G6 globally
Xpeng launched the X9, G9, G6 and P7+ in Bahrain, extending its overseas expansion into the Middle East’s Gulf region. Read more…
Geely agrees to take over part of Ford’s Spanish factory, report says
Geely will build vehicles on an idle assembly line at Ford’s Almussafes plant near Valencia, which is currently running at less than a quarter of its capacity. Read more…
Chery starts iCar V23 production in Malaysia, deepening Southeast Asia push
Chery began construction of the new Malaysian plant in February 2025, with an initial annual capacity of 100,000 vehicles. Read more…
Xpeng delivers first Mona L03 SUVs in China, plans nationwide ramp-up in August
Deutsche Bank expects Mona L03 monthly deliveries to reach about 15,000 units in 2026, followed by full-year volume of around 150,000 in 2027. Read more…
China NEV retail sales dip 4% in first three weeks of July, outperforming broader market
NEV retail penetration reached 63% during July 1-19, with wholesale penetration at 68.1%. Read more…
BYD Da Tang EV to reach 10,000 deliveries about 1 month after launch
The delivery ceremony for the 10,000th Da Tang EV will be held on July 23. Read more…
Xpeng flying car unit gets certification boost as China unveils eVTOL compliance list
Xpeng Aridge, Ehang, Volant and Autoflight were included in the first batch of compliant companies. Read more…
VW to deliver L3 autonomous driving in China from H2 2027 as Horizon Robotics tie-up deepens
Volkswagen and Horizon Robotics will deepen their technological cooperation in AI foundation models through their joint venture Carizon. Read more…
Nio delivers 130,000th third-gen ES8 with latest 10,000 units taking just 1 month
The latest 10,000 deliveries took just 1 month, suggesting the third-generation ES8’s delivery pace is returning to the 10,000-per-month level. Read more…
BYD unveils Qin Max interior as launch nears
BYD has yet to announce the model’s planned launch date, though rumors suggest it could be on August 13. Read more…
Deutsche Bank starts Nio LiDAR supplier Seyond at buy, sees 60% upside
Deutsche Bank expects Seyond’s revenue to grow nearly five-fold to $718 million by 2028, when the company is expected to turn profitable. Read more…
CATL signs 2 GWh sodium battery storage deal with Europe’s Solarpro
The agreement marks CATL’s second sodium-ion energy storage order in Europe this month. Read more…
Geely Galaxy TT Ultra opens pre-sales in China at about $30,900
The Geely Galaxy TT Ultra features a one-touch boost mode, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Read more…
Li Auto sets up chip company, echoing Nio’s spin-off playbook
Li Auto’s in-house developed Mach M100 chip is already in mass production on the new L9, L8 and L6 models. Read more…
Shanghai contributes 11% of Nio’s China retail sales in H1
Nio Inc recorded retail sales of 20,736 vehicles in Shanghai in the first half of 2026. Read more…
