Denza has begun accepting pre-orders in Brazil for the Z9GT and D9 MPV, with pre-sales prices set at 650,000 reais ($121,350) and 800,000 reais respectively.
Denza will soon open its first showroom in Brazil, located at São Paulo’s luxury car hub.
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China vows to curb excessive competition in battery industry
China will strengthen capacity monitoring in the battery sector and intensify oversight of production consistency and product quality.
China will guide battery enterprises to scientifically plan capacity and expand overseas markets in a rational and orderly manner.
China 2025 auto sales projected to exceed 34 million units, with 6.8 million for export
China’s 2025 NEV sales expected to reach 16 million units, said CAAM deputy secretary-general.
China’s auto sales growth may slow in the final two months of this year, differing from the strong year-end growth seen in previous years.
Changan EV unit Avatr files for Hong Kong IPO
Avatr is an EV brand jointly established by Changan, Huawei, and CATL, originally named Changan Nio.
Avatr’s revenue in the first half of 2025 totaled RMB 12.2 billion ($1.7 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 98.5 percent.
Leapmotor launches Lafa 5 electric hatchback starting at $13,100
The Lafa 5’s limited-time starting price is RMB 92,800 ($13,100), representing a 12.29 percent reduction from its pre-sales price.
The company is also developing a higher-spec Ultra version of the Lafa 5, slated for launch next year.
No ‘Plan B’ for Q4 profitability, says Nio’s William Li
Nio will spare no effort to achieve its fourth-quarter profitability target while embracing all possibilities, William Li said.
“For a considerable period, we will remain focused on refining our automotive products.”
Xpeng, BYD donate to aid Hong Kong fire relief efforts following deadly blaze
Xpeng donated HK$5 million and BYD donated HK$10 million to support relief efforts for the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, which has already claimed dozens of lives.
Xpeng announced its entry into the Hong Kong market in April 2024 and opened its first store in Hong Kong last July.
Xiaomi EV begins rolling out enhanced HAD driver-assist system for upgraded experience
The Xiaomi HAD Enhanced Edition incorporates reinforcement learning and world model capabilities, enabling the system to explore optimal driving strategies.
The enhanced Xiaomi HAD delivers smoother acceleration and deceleration while executing lane changes with greater decisiveness.
Li Auto to put its own M100 smart driving chip into cars starting in 2026
Li Auto will begin commercializing its M100 chip next year, hoping it will deliver a significant upgrade to the user experience of its products.
Li Auto will perform an architecture upgrade for its smart driving system in late December, adapting it for the M100 chip.
Li Auto to launch smart glasses named Livis on Dec 3 as it bets big on AI
Li Auto aims for the device to serve as a gateway for more users to experience its AI capabilities as it targets becoming a global AI leader.
Li Auto is also considering launching an AI speaker to achieve more comprehensive coverage of its AI capabilities among car owners.
Former BYD Denza sales chief joins Huawei-backed Luxeed, report says
Zhao Changjiang has joined Luxeed, the new brand jointly created by Huawei and Chery, as its marketing general manager, according to a local media report.
Zhao said on Weibo that he was still on a break recently, without denying the report.
China NEV retail at 849,000 in Nov 1-23, up 3% year-on-year
China’s NEV retail penetration rate stood at 61.3 percent during November 1-23, and 53.28 percent year-to-date.
Earlier this month, the CPCA projected China’s November NEV retail sales at about 1.35 million units, with a penetration rate of around 60 percent.
GWM plans to build European plant with annual capacity target of 300,000 cars, report says
GWM is scouting locations for its first European plant, aiming to achieve an annual production capacity of 300,000 cars in Europe by 2029, Reuters reported.
GWM teams are evaluating potential sites across multiple countries including Spain and Hungary.
Li Auto turns to loss in Q3 as deliveries plummet
Li Auto reported a net loss of RMB 624 million ($87.7 million) in the third quarter, marking its first return to a loss since the fourth quarter 2022. Read more…
This Chinese analyst team doesn’t believe Nio can break even in Q4
Analysts at CMB International believe Nio won’t be able to break even in the fourth quarter, citing the difficulty in controlling sales and administrative expenses.
The team expects Nio to report a net loss of RMB 1.6 billion ($226 million) in the fourth quarter, with a non-GAAP net loss of RMB 700 million.
CATL breaks ground on battery plant in Spain
About 2,000 Chinese workers will participate in the factory’s construction, with production expected to start by late 2026, according to Reuters.
The plant is projected to have a total investment of 4.04 billion euros ($4.68 billion), marking CATL’s third facility in Europe.
Huawei-backed Maextro to launch multiple new models in 2026 for intensified push in luxury car market
Maextro will launch SUV and MPV models next year, each available in both standard and long wheelbase versions, according to a local media report.
The Maextro SUV will target the premium market segment but will be positioned below the S800 sedan.
Nio Q3 2025 earnings call: Live updates
Nio will launch two new models in the second quarter of 2026 and one new model in the third quarter. Read more…
Nio partners with Thonburi to bring Onvo and Firefly brands to Thailand
Thonburi owns an automotive assembly plant company, one of Southeast Asia’s renowned Mercedes-Benz assembly facilities.
Firefly’s president said days ago that the brand will enter the UK and Thailand markets in 2026.
Nio reports 31% reduction in Q3 net loss as R&D expenses decline
Nio’s net loss for the third quarter decreased by 31.2 percent year-on-year, as R&D expenses fell by 28 percent and SG&A expenses were brought in check. Read more…
