The 2026 ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6 will also hit the market in the second quarter. The Onvo L80 will launch during the same quarter. Read more…
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Nio reports Q4 net profit of $40.4 million, achieving 1st ever quarterly profitability
Nio Inc recorded a net profit of 282.7 million yuan ($40.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to a net loss of 7.1115 billion yuan in the fourth quarter of 2024 and a net loss of 3.4805 billion yuan in the third quarter of 2025. Read more…
Mercedes in talks to share South African factory with GWM, report says
Representatives for GWM have presented a production proposal to South African officials, outlining the company’s interest in producing vehicles in the country.
The potential move follows Chery’s recent agreement to acquire a Nissan production facility in the country.
BYD sub-brand Linghui to also feature flash-charging tech
Linghui said in a teaser video that the Linghui e7 will be equipped with BYD’s latest flash-charging technology, enabling it to be nearly fully charged in 9 minutes.
The Linghui e7 is a sedan built on BYD’s existing Sealion 06 EV platform.
Geely Galaxy teases tech-hardcore SUV as global naming begins
Geely Galaxy has teased its first tech-hardcore SUV, designed to compete with luxury models such as the Land Rover Defender.
The off-road model is expected to hit the Chinese market later this year.
Zeekr 8X hybrid SUV set to start pre-sales on Mar 16 ahead of Q2 launch
Zeekr will hold a technology launch event on March 16 for the Zeekr 8X, its second hybrid model.
The new model, featuring a combined power output of over 1,000 kW, marks Zeekr’s further expansion into the premium PHEV market.
Nio sub-brand Onvo drops limited run for L60 Black Knight return
Onvo announced the relaunch of the L60 Black Knight edition, which will no longer be sold in limited quantities like it was last December.
The move aims to boost spring sales alongside new promotional policies after Onvo saw a decline in deliveries last month.
Xpeng to kick off VLA 2.0 test drives on Mar 11 as analysts see autonomous driving leap
Xpeng will open VLA 2.0 test drives across 732 stores in China starting March 11.
Analysts view the technology’s rollout as a key driver for Xpeng’s sales recovery.
Geely to unveil Galaxy M7 on Mar 13, targeting cost-effective hybrid market
Geely will unveil the Galaxy M7 mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV on March 13 to help regain the sub-brand’s strong sales momentum.
The first production M7 officially rolled off the assembly line on March 5, marking Geely Galaxy’s 2-millionth vehicle production milestone.
Huawei-backed Qijing names 1st EV GT7 ahead of Mar 17 debut
Qijing has officially named its first shooting brake coupe GT7, highlighting the model’s driving control and intelligent experience.
The GT7 is equipped with Huawei’s highest-specification 896-channel LiDAR technology, aiming to capture a share of China’s growing premium EV market.
WeRide, Geely unit to build 2,000 robotaxis in 2026 push
The upgraded GXR robotaxi is scheduled to officially roll off the production line in the third quarter of 2026.
Leveraging Geely Farizon’s manufacturing system, the production time for a single vehicle to roll off the line will be drastically reduced from 1 hour to under 10 minutes.
Nio’s smart driving usage surges in 1st full month after world model update
Nio’s smart driving mileage topped 200 million kilometers in February, jumping 81.5% from January.
The surge follows a major NWM software update in late January that introduced a more human-like driving experience.
Former Li Auto smart driving head joins embodied AI frenzy
Former Li Auto smart driving head Lang Xianpeng has founded an embodied AI company, teaming up with an Alibaba veteran.
This move comes as investors aggressively chase robotics startups, despite the industry still facing technological uncertainties.
BYD to keep 1st-gen blade battery to offer buyers more choices
BYD will produce both generations of blade batteries, aiming to provide customers with more options and maintain pricing flexibility.
BYD hopes to reverse months of consecutive sales declines by deploying its new ultra-fast charging technology.
Zeekr reportedly plans price hike for facelifted 007 GT as memory chip costs surge
The updated Zeekr 007 GT, set to launch in the second quarter, will see a price increase amid rising chip and battery costs, according to a local media report.
Upgrades to Nvidia’s Thor-U chips and a 900-volt architecture have led to higher costs for DDR5 memory and other components.
CATL posts 42% profit jump in 2025 amid strong EV battery sales
CATL’s net income reached 72.2 billion yuan ($10.4 billion) in 2025, and it announced a generous cash dividend plan.
CATL saw its revenue grow by 17.04% in 2025, reaching 423.7 billion yuan.
Xpeng CEO confident in self-driving leap, welcomes peers including Tesla’s Musk to experience it
Xpeng’s CEO has expressed strong confidence in its VLA 2.0, welcoming global competitors to come to China and experience the system.
Xpeng plans to officially roll out the system later this month and expects L4 autonomous driving to become widespread within the next one to three years.
Zeekr completes 1st deliveries in Germany, targets France next
Zeekr has completed its first deliveries of the Zeekr 7X in Germany and launched sales operations in three Southern European countries.
The Chinese EV maker plans to enter France next.
Zeekr to launch upgraded 009 electric MPV in Q2
Zeekr will launch the updated 009 in the second quarter, upgrading to a 900-volt high-voltage architecture and Nvidia’s new-generation autonomous driving chip.
The Zeekr 009 is currently the brand’s flagship MPV model, with a current starting price of 439,000 yuan ($63,620).
BYD launches 2026 Yangwang lineup with next-gen blade battery
BYD launched the 2026 Yangwang U7, U8, and U8L models, applying the second-generation blade battery and flash-charging technology to its most high-end products.
The new models are priced from 658,000 yuan to 1.3 million yuan, serving as an important platform for BYD to showcase its core technologies.
