Hundreds of Volkswagen engineers have begun working at Xpeng’s headquarters in Guangzhou, signaling the upgrade of the tech partnership between the two, according to local media. Read more…
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Shenzhen NEV penetration reaches record 77.4% in Jun
About 77 out of every 100 newly registered cars in Shenzhen are NEVs. Read more…
BYD launches 1st 3 BEV models in Vietnam
BYD will launch three additional new models in Vietnam in October and plans to expand its dealerships to 100 by 2026. Read more…
Charging app made by Nio sees registered users exceed 6 million
That’s just three months after the mobile app reached 5 million registered users on April 17. Read more…
BYD launches new variant for compact SUV Yuan Up, brings longer range than base model
The new variant of the BYD Yuan Up is priced at RMB 3,000 more than the entry-level version, but the range has increased by 100 km to 401 km. Read more…
New Nio Phone appears in regulatory database as launch nears
The Nio IN 2024 event is expected to take place in a week’s time, when Nio may launch its second-generation Nio Phone. Read more…
Zeekr launches right-hand drive Zeekr X compact SUV in HK
Zeekr launched the right-hand drive Zeekr X SUV in Hong Kong on July 17 and gave the all-new Zeekr 009 an appearance, with the MPV set to be launched there on July 19. Read more…
Huawei’s auto business rakes in more revenue in H1 2024 than past 2 years combined, report says
Huawei’s Intelligent Automotive Solutions business unit saw revenue reach RMB 10 billion as of early July, according to local media. Read more…
VW Anhui launches ID.UNYX, its 1st EV model in China, starting at $28,900
Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture with JAC controlled by Volkswagen, is the German automaker’s first NEV-focused joint venture in China. Read more…
China NEV retail at 286,000 in Jul 1-14, up 6% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail penetration was 49.48 percent in July 1-14, and 42.23 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Nio reportedly to scale back car purchase incentives next week
Nio will reduce discounts by RMB 3,000 for the ET5 and ET5 Touring and RMB 5,000 for the ES6 and EC6 on July 22, according to local media. Read more…
German luxury brands back away from China’s auto market price war
BMW was the first to withdraw from the price war in China’s car market, scaling back incentives, with Mercedes-Benz and Audi following suit. Read more…
GAC Aion opens its 1st overseas plant in Thailand
GAC Aion’s Thailand plant has an annual capacity of 50,000 units in the first phase and will be expanded to 100,000 units in the future. Read more…
Avatr cancels its last directly-managed stores, shifts fully to dealer model
Previously, 90 percent of Avatr’s stores have been converted from directly-managed stores to dealerships, with only a few directly-managed stores remaining in a few cities. Read more…
Li Auto follows Nio to form smart driving team focused on end-to-end tech, report says
Li Auto recently set up an end-to-end large model autonomous driving team of slightly over 200 people, according to local media. Read more…
Huawei’s HIMA unit plugs into Nio’s charging network
Starting July 17, Huawei HIMA users can find and use Nio charging piles via the HIMA App, Aito App, and in-vehicle screens in Aito, Luxeed, and Stelato cars. Read more…
Great Wall’s Tank brand to halt production till end of Jul amid high temperatures
China has entered a hot spell this month, with temperatures expected to exceed 35 degrees Celsius in nearly 20 regions today. It’s not clear if other local car makers’ factories have also been affected. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 wait time in China further extended to 3-5 weeks
The latest wait times in China for all three variants of the Model 3 are 3-5 weeks, extended from the previous 2-4 weeks. The Model Y remains unchanged at 1-3 weeks. Read more…
Chinese startup Nullmax launches new tech to tackle self-driving challenges in more human-like ways
Nullmax has launched Nullmax Intelligence and plans to launch full-scenario intelligent driving solutions based on the technology by 2025. Read more…
Zeekr launches right-hand drive Zeekr X in Thailand
Zeekr currently has four flash stores open in Bangkok and is expected to reach 14 stores in Thailand by the end of 2024. Read more…
