Volkswagen is evaluating for the first time bringing models developed for the Chinese market to Europe, with its Zwickau plant as a potential production site. Read more…
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Live updates: June 2026 deliveries for major automakers in China
Leapmotor, Nio and Xpeng each set their highest monthly delivery record so far this year in June. Read more…
Huawei HIMA posts first delivery drop in a year in June
Huawei HIMA delivered 50,624 vehicles in June, down 3.73% year-on-year, though up 9.76% from the previous month. Read more…
China’s toughest battery safety rules take effect in July, raising bar for makers
Two mandatory national safety standards take effect on July 1, establishing the world’s first “no fire, no explosion” requirement for EV batteries. Read more…
Ford’s CATL-backed battery plant completed after repeated setbacks
A CATL vice president said the plant, built in the US with Ford under technology licensing, was completed and began production in June. Read more…
Xpeng loses another robotics veteran as production push nears
Mi Liangchuan, head of Xpeng’s robotics business, has departed recently, becoming the second key executive to leave its robotics team within a month. Read more…
Ferrari dealers say electric Luce still up for grabs in China, dismissing sellout buzz
Several authorized Ferrari dealers say the Luce remains open for orders in China, with deliveries expected to begin in the third quarter of next year. Read more…
Avatr enters Greece in push to crack European market
Avatr signed a deal with Greek auto group Autohellas, formally entering the Greek market. Read more…
Nio’s battery operator Mirattery raises fresh funds via two securitization deals
Mirattery issued two new asset-backed securitization products with a combined size of 2.021 billion yuan. Read more…
China’s 2026 EV battery installation growth seen slowing to 15.8%
China’s full-year power battery installation demand is expected to total 888.7 GWh in 2026, up 15.8% year-on-year, a sharp slowdown from 2025. Read more…
Nio rolls out another ET9 limited edition in under 10 days
Nio has added a new theme to the ET9 Horizon Edition, with prices starting at 838,000 yuan ($123,300) including the battery. Read more…
Lynk & Co opens pre-sales for first wagon 07 GT, undercutting rivals
The Lynk & Co 07 GT starts at 165,800 yuan ($24,390), targeting higher-priced competitors. Read more…
CATL secures final permit for key lithium mine, report says
All production-related certificates are now in hand, a person close to CATL said. Read more…
Momenta opens books for Hong Kong IPO, seeking $750 million
The self-driving firm is offering shares at HK$295.60 each, valuing it at nearly $9 billion. Read more…
China pushes battery makers to pay suppliers within 60 days
Eleven battery makers, including CATL, BYD and CALB, have backed an initiative to speed up payments to suppliers. Read more…
Linghui M9 MPV goes on sale as BYD broadens fleet lineup
Linghui M9 was launched in China with a starting price of 188,800 yuan ($27,750). Read more…
Nio reveals eight bidding cities for annual Nio Day event
Nio confirmed eight cities have entered the bidding process to compete for the right to host its annual event. Read more…
Xpeng Mona L03 to make China debut on July 2, targeting young buyers
Xpeng will hold the Mona L03’s debut event in Beijing on July 2, with display vehicles arriving at stores starting July 1. Read more…
BYD plans 2027 debut of in-house smart driving chip on Denza cars, report says
BYD plans to debut its in-house developed Xuanji A3 chip in a new production vehicle under the Denza brand in 2027. Read more…
Nio opens pre-orders for five-seat ES8, sets July 9 launch
The five-seat ES8 will sit alongside the existing six- and seven-seat versions, further expanding its top-selling SUV line. Read more…
