WeRide CFO alleges Pony AI used deliberately disparaging language about WeRide in its roadshow materials, calling it a deception of investors.
WeRide demanded Pony AI immediately correct all misrepresentations and reserved all legal rights.
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GAC Aion to start pre-sales of its 1st EREV i60 on Nov 3
The Aion i60 measures 4,685 mm in length and will be available in both EREV and BEV versions, according to a previous regulatory filing.
Hyptec, a sub-brand of GAC Aion, launched the EREV version of the Hyptec HL in August.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao hits 100,000 Bao 5 delivery milestone
The Bao 5, Fang Cheng Bao’s first model, has achieved an average transaction price of RMB 271,400 ($38,160) to date.
As of October 30, at least 3,395 Bao 5 units were delivered this month.
Xpeng to debut X9 EREV with 452-km battery range next week
The X9 EREV boasts a combined CLTC range of 1,602 km and will feature three of Xpeng’s in-house developed Turing AI smart driving chips.
The X9 EREV is expected to debut on November 5 during Xpeng’s 2025 AI Day event.
BYD Sealion 06 SUV hits 100,000th production milestone in 100 days since launch
The Sealion 06 is replacing the discontinued Song Plus — the only model in BYD’s Ocean series named after a Chinese dynasty.
The BYD Sealion family sold 54,065 units in September, becoming BYD’s second-highest selling model for the first time.
Changan Deepal starts pre-sales of L06 sedan, priced from $19,670
The Deepal L06 boasts a CLTC range of up to 670 km and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.9 seconds.
The L06 features a magnetorheological suspension system, which Deepal says is typically reserved for supercars.
Geely Galaxy launches Starshine 6 hybrid sedan starting at $9,670
The Starshine 6 measures 4,806 mm in length and offers up to 125 km of battery range, positioning as one of China’s most affordable family sedans.
It boasts a combined range of up to 1,700 kilometers when fully fueled and charged, with fuel consumption as low as 2.8 liters per 100 km at low charge.
Gotion begins construction of Slovakian battery facility, trial production slated for 2026
The first phase of the plant is planned with a capacity of 20 GWh, with trial production scheduled for 2026 and full-scale production starting in 2027.
Products will primarily be exported to the EU market, creating 1,300 new jobs in the Šurany region during the initial phase.
BYD Q3 net income drops 32.6% as car sales decline
BYD’s net income for the first three quarters came in at RMB 23.333 billion, down 7.55 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Seres sees Q3 net income decline 1.74% year-on-year
Seres’ net income for the first three quarters totaled RMB 5.31 billion, representing a 31.56 percent increase compared to the same period last year.Seres sold 340,650 vehicles in the first nine months of this year, a year-on-year decrease of 7.79 percent.
SAIC posts 645% surge in Q3 net income, driven by sales growth and cost control
SAIC attributed the substantial net income growth primarily to increased sales volume and optimized costs and expenses.
SAIC’s wholesale sales in the third quarter reached 1.14 million units, a 38.7 percent year-on-year increase.
Dongfeng eπ to launch affordable eπ 007+ sedan on Nov 10, featuring LiDAR as standard
The Dongfeng eπ 007+ measures 4,880 mm in length and boasts 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 4 seconds.
Pricing for the model is expected to be slightly higher than the eπ 007’s starting price of RMB 115,900 ($16,330).
Tesla to return to China import expo next month, Cybercab to make Asian debut
Tesla will participate in next month’s 8th China International Import Expo, marking its return to the event after skipping last year’s edition.
The Cybercab robotaxi will make its Asia-Pacific debut at the event.
Xpeng to hold 2025 AI Day on Nov 5, set to announce breakthroughs in physical AI
Xpeng has seen multiple surprising capabilities emerge in the field of physical AI, the company’s CEO said.
Physical AI defines the next decade — it shapes how people travel and live, Xpeng CEO said.
Hyundai launches EO compact SUV in China, seeking comeback in world’s largest EV market
Priced starting at RMB 119,800 ($16,870), the Hyundai EO will compete against models including the BYD Yuan Plus and Geely Galaxy E5.
The Hyundai EO stands as one of the few highly anticipated EV models launched by South Korean automakers in China over the past few years.
China NEV retail at 901,000 in Oct 1-26, flat from same period last year
Year-to-date, China’s passenger NEV cumulative retail sales came in at 9.77 million units, up 22 percent year-on-year.
The retail penetration rate of NEVs in China was 55.9 percent from October 1-26, and 52.5 percent year-to-date.
Arcfox launches updated Alpha T5 SUV, shifts to offering both EREV and BEV options
The updated Arcfox Alpha T5 is a midsize SUV with a starting price of RMB 109,800 ($15,460) after discounts.
The Alpha T5’s EREV variants offer a 215-kilometer battery range.
Leapmotor C16 SUV reaches 100,000-unit delivery milestone
The Leapmotor C16 measures 4,915 mm in length and starts at just RMB 151,800 ($21,380).
Leapmotor delivered 66,657 vehicles in September, marking its fifth consecutive month of record-high deliveries.
Xpeng’s best-selling Mona M03 reaches 200,000th production milestone
This means the Xpeng Mona M03 is poised to achieve a record-breaking delivery of about 19,400 units this month.
From January to September, the Mona M03 delivered 131,989 units, accounting for 42.14 percent of Xpeng’s total deliveries during the same period.
Smart launches #5 EHD, joining China’s hybrid SUV race
The launch of the Smart #5 EHD marks the brand’s shift from offering only pure electric cars to also developing hybrid models.
The Smart #5 EHD measures 4,705 mm in length and offers a battery range of up to 252 kilometers.
