As LiDAR costs drop significantly to around $200, the sensor is beginning to penetrate from passenger cars into the two-wheeler market.
Hesai’s FTX LiDAR will be used in Niu’s newly released NXT2, aiding safety perception on complex urban roads.
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Updated Arcfox Alpha S5 enters highly competitive Chinese EV market at $14,520
The updated Arcfox Alpha S5 measures 4,886 mm in length and offers both BEV and EREV options.
The EREV version has a combined range of 1,450 km, while the BEV version offers a range of up to 720 km.
Chery posts 34.6% profit jump in 2025 on strong sales
Chery’s net income grew 34.6% year-on-year to 19.02 billion yuan ($2.77 billion) in 2025.
The automaker’s overall gross margin expanded to 13.8% in 2025, edging up from 13.5% in 2024.
Nio’s chip unit approaches Leapmotor and Geely for potential supply deals, report says
Nio’s Shenji unit and its partner Axera are pitching the new M97 chip to automakers.
The M97 chip, boasting over 700 TOPS of computing power to rival Horizon Robotics’ Journey J6P, is slated for a third-quarter release.
Li Auto halts orders for multiple models ahead of lineup refresh, report says
Some configurations of Li Auto’s L-series EREV models are sold out in preparation for a revamp.
The automaker is targeting a 20% sales growth in 2026 as it seeks to rebound from a challenging year.
Geely 2025 profit beats estimates as revenue hits record high
Geely Auto reported a flat net income of 16.85 billion yuan ($2.45 billion), which still beat analyst estimates.
Geely delivered a total of 3.02 million vehicles in 2025 and set its 2026 sales target at 3.45 million units.
Tesla says Model Y tops global passenger car sales for 3rd year as total hits 4 million
Tesla’s retail sales in China surged in February, pushing its share in the BEV market to the highest in nearly two years.
Retail sales of the Model Y in China skyrocketed 215.84% year-on-year to 25,286 units in February.
Xiaomi to equip updated SU7 with more powerful driver-assist system
The new driver assistance system is powered by the capabilities of Xiaomi’s latest XLA large language model.
Xiaomi has integrated assisted driving with embodied robotics technology for the first time to enhance the vehicle’s decision-making capabilities.
Nio, Tuhu sign pact to integrate auto aftermarket services
Nio and Tuhu will integrate resources to provide full-lifecycle vehicle services for their users.
The partnership announcement comes as Nio prepares to deliver its 80,000th third-generation ES8, a high-margin model that drove its first quarterly profit.
Huawei-backed Qijing gets English name Aistaland, debuts 1st model GT7
The Aistaland GT7 is equipped with Huawei’s highest-spec 896-channel LiDAR and targets China’s premium electric shooting brake segment.
The GT7 will be showcased at the Beijing Auto Show at the end of April and will be launched and delivered in June.
Chery to detail solid-state battery tech for 1st time
Chery plans to publicly unveil its solid-state battery achievements for the first time at its upcoming “Battery Night,” aiming to redefine EV driving range.
Having showcased a solid-state battery module in October 2025, Chery expects the technology to enable vehicles to achieve a range of over 1,200 kilometers. Read more…
Deutsche Bank weighs in on China’s auto sector amid crude spike
Deutsche Bank analysts noted that China’s mature EV ecosystem provides a natural buffer against surging oil prices.
Despite the resilience of NEVs, the broader auto industry still faces “silent inflation” as surging petroleum derivative costs impact manufacturing ad logistics.
Leapmotor sets timeline for 4 new models as it aims to deliver 1 million vehicles in 2026
Leapmotor unveiled the launch schedule for four new models, expecting them to contribute 60% of its 2026 sales.
Leapmotor reiterated its target of delivering 1 million vehicles in 2026, following the delivery of nearly 600,000 units in 2025.
Geely Galaxy teases Starshine 7 as automaker deepens bet on plug-in hybrids
Geely Galaxy teases the new Starshine 7 plug-in hybrid sedan as Geely increases its bet on hybrid models.
Geely recorded a massive 89.31% surge in plug-in hybrid sales this past February.
Geely enters Hungary with new EV models amid export boom
Geely introduced two EV models in Hungary, expanding its footprint in the Central and Eastern European region.
Geely’s February exports reached a record 60,879 units, up 138.26% year-on-year.
BYD to bring 1,500-kW flash chargers to Europe
BYD plans to install its first batch of flash chargers outside of China in the coming weeks.
The infrastructure rollout coincides with the new Denza Z9GT’s European debut in Paris on April 8.
Zeekr starts pre-sales for 8X hybrid SUV to expand premium lineup
The Zeekr 8X pre-sales start at 376,800 yuan ($54,640), marking Zeekr’s further expansion into the premium plug-in hybrid market.
Equipped with a tri-motor system delivering up to 1,030 kW of combined power, the model is expected to begin mass deliveries in the second quarter.
Nio to deliver 80,000th 3rd-gen ES8 SUV this week
Nio is set to see the delivery of its 80,000th third-generation ES8 SUV this week as orders recover following the Chinese New Year.
The ES8 drove Nio to its first-ever quarterly profit and contributed more than half of the company’s total deliveries in February.
Arcfox S3 battery swap edition appears in filing, expected to be co-developed with CATL
Earlier this month, Arcfox announced that the battery swap edition of its next-generation pure electric family sedan is about to make its debut.
The new model will integrate into CATL’s Choco swap network, providing consumers with an ultra-fast 99-second energy replenishment travel experience.
Leapmotor posts 1st annual profit as EV sales double
Leapmotor’s net income came in at 540 million yuan ($78.3 million) in 2025, marking the company’s first full-year profit.
The company’s revenue doubled to 64.73 billion yuan as annual vehicle deliveries surged 103% to nearly 600,000 units.
