Nio Inc’s weekly orders reached a 2026 high in early March, largely driven by a series of new promotional measures, according to Deutsche Bank.
The new promotions for the ES8 were likely prompted by a significant reduction in customer wait times.
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BYD Mar 5 tech event: Everything we know so far
BYD will launch its second-generation blade battery, new mega-charging technology, and multiple models across its main and sub-brands at its March 5 event.
BYD hopes to reverse its six-month sales decline through disruptive technologies and a concentrated rollout of new models.
BYD to launch 2nd-gen blade battery and flash-charging tech on Mar 5
The Yangwang U7 will be the first to feature the second-generation blade battery, achieving a pure electric range of 1,006 kilometers.
Amid six consecutive months of declining sales, this technology, teased as “disruptive,” is expected to serve as a key catalyst to boost market demand.
Nio sets Apr 9 for flagship ES9 SUV tech launch ahead of Beijing Auto Show
Nio will hold a tech launch event for its flagship ES9 SUV on April 9, slightly earlier than the April 10 date previously expected by company executives.
The automaker will also introduce minor upgrades to its core “5566” lineup this year to boost overall market competitiveness.
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor sets Mar 26 for global SUV model pre-sale
Leapmotor will commence pre-sales for its all-new A10 compact SUV on March 26, with the top-tier model expected to be priced below 100,000 yuan ($14,490).
Leapmotor is seeking to boost sales through new models while accelerating its global market expansion.
Chery’s iCar sets Mar 13 launch for new V27 hybrid SUV
Chery’s iCar will launch the V27, its largest SUV to date and the brand’s first EREV model, on March 13.
The top-trim model features Horizon Robotics’ advanced smart driving system and a Qualcomm smart cabin chip.
Former Nio Onvo president Alan Ai joins H World as chief growth officer
Former Nio executive Alan Ai has joined H World as chief growth officer, having resigned as president of the Onvo brand last year.
Ai previously stepped down after sales of the Onvo L60 failed to meet expectations.
BYD to roll out Datang SUV, Denza Z9GT, and updated Yangwang models on Mar 5
BYD is attempting to reverse declines with disruptive charging technology and premium models amid six consecutive months of falling sales.
BYD will debut the Datang and the refreshed Denza Z9GT on March 5, while also launching the facelifted models from Yangwang.
Morgan Stanley calls Xpeng VLA 2.0 ‘a bold leap forward’
Morgan Stanley believes progressive developments in VLA and physical AI will help convince investors that Xpeng is more than just an auto company.
Analysts believe the launch of VLA 2.0 will position Xpeng at the cutting edge of the L3/L4 autonomous driving rollout.
Xpeng launches updated X9 electric MPV at lower price to boost premium sales
The 2026 Xpeng X9 electric MPV has a starting price 14% lower than its predecessor, highlighting its aggressive pricing strategy.
Xpeng aims to achieve up to 600,000 deliveries in 2026 through its premium vehicle lineup and dual-power strategy.
Gotion finalizes design for 2-GWh solid-state battery line
Gotion is accelerating the commercialization of its next-generation batteries, with the design work for its 2-GWh all-solid-state battery line now largely complete.
The company previously established its first 0.2 GWh pilot production line for the Gemstone all-solid-state battery.
BYD teases ‘disruptive technology’ launch on Mar 5
With sales declining for six consecutive months, this technology could serve as a key catalyst to boost market demand.
The upcoming new technology may be closely linked to BYD’s recent large-scale deployment of megawatt-level flash-charging infrastructure.
Xiaomi deploys humanoid robots in EV factory for auto assembly
Xiaomi’s humanoid robot successfully operated autonomously for 3 consecutive hours at a self-tapping nut assembly station in its EV factory.
The deployment marks a significant advancement for Xiaomi in embodied intelligence, positioning it to compete with rivals like Tesla and Xpeng in humanoid robotics.
Huawei HIMA sees Feb car deliveries rise 31% to 28,212
HIMA’s February deliveries rose 31.11% year-on-year, though down 51.29% from January.
The Aito brand contributed about 18,000 deliveries in February.
Autonomous driving firm Pony AI hits unit profitability in 2nd Chinese city
Pony AI’s seventh-generation robotaxi achieved unit economics breakeven in Shenzhen, with an average of 23 daily orders per vehicle.
This marks the company’s second validation in a major Chinese city following its November 2025 success in Guangzhou.
Geely posts sales growth during holiday lull as exports surge 138% to record
Geely Auto’s February sales grew about 1% to 206,160 units, with record exports serving as the core growth engine.
The Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands achieved significant growth against the trend, offsetting the decline in the main brand’s sales.
BYD Feb NEV sales drop 41% while exports remain strong
BYD’s February NEV sales totaled 190,190 units, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline.
BYD launched 7-year low-interest auto loans to stimulate spring sales.
Flagship ES8 SUV accounts for over half of Nio’s Feb deliveries
The ES8 delivered 11,260 units in February. Nio introduced purchase tax subsidies for the SUV to boost spring demand.
The third-generation ES8 contributed 54.14% of Nio Inc’s deliveries in February.
Chinese robotaxi firms halt Dubai operations amid Middle East conflict
Both Baidu’s Apollo Go and WeRide have halted operations of their robotaxi fleets in Dubai.
WeRide’s robotaxi fleets in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh remain operational.
Arcfox starts updated Alpha S5 pre-sales amid turnaround push
The updated Alpha S5 began pre-sales with a subsidized starting price of 112,800 yuan and introduced EREV variants to align with market trends.
The move represents Arcfox’s recovery effort to reverse sluggish sales, complementing the upcoming launch of its premium Wendao series MPV.
