Compared with December 2025, the estimate represents a 42.42% decline.
Consumer demand was pulled forward in December, resulting in a drawdown of January demand.
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Spy shots reveal BYD Fang Cheng Bao’s new sedan model Mei 7
Fang Cheng Bao is expected to launch its first sedan later this year, following the release of four SUV models.
Spy photos of another sedan, the Mei 9, surfaced in late December.
Ford, Geely in talks over manufacturing and technology collaboration, report says
Ford and Geely are discussing a potential partnership as both companies seek to share technology and manufacturing costs, Reuters reported.
The two parties are exploring the possibility of Geely utilizing Ford’s European factory space to produce vehicles for the European market.
Global EV battery market share in 2025: CATL 39.2%, BYD 16.4%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installations in 2025 came in at 659.5 GWh, accounting for 55.6% of the global total.
The global EV battery usage in 2025 reached 1,187 GWh, representing a year-on-year increase of 31.7%.
BYD teases Song Ultra EV as new addition to popular Song series
The Song Ultra EV will be BYD’s Dynasty lineup’s first B-class pure electric SUV.
Measuring 4,850 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and 1,670 mm in height, the Song Ultra EV is powered by a 270-kW single motor.
Xiaomi EV reportedly winds down dedicated sales team for SU7 Ultra amid declining sales
SU7 Ultra sales plummeted to 49 units in December, far below its record high of 3,101 units in March 2025.
The SU7 Ultra remains available for purchase in China, though entry-level sales staff are now authorized to sell the model.
China’s new auto safety standard bans hidden door handles
The standard takes effect January 1, 2027, while models already approved and to be launched in China may complete design changes by January 2029.
Tesla pioneered the hidden door handle design, which was subsequently adopted by most Chinese EV makers, though with varying details.
Chinese firm unveils world’s fastest humanoid robot Bolt
MirrorMe has unveiled Bolt, which achieved a peak running speed of 10 meters per second in real-world testing.
MirrorMe said its goal is to enable machines to possess human-level motion perception and athletic capabilities.
Nio Capital leads new funding round for Chinese robotics firm Linkhou
This marks Nio Capital’s second recent investment in a robotics company.
In 2025, Linkhou’s embodied intelligence business achieved order volumes exceeding RMB 200 million.
Avatr previews 06T wagon, to feature Huawei hardware and technology
The Avatr 06T is a new model under the Huawei Qiankun-Avatr strategic partnership 2.0, Avatr said.
The Avatr 06T is expected to be a derivative model of the Avatr 06 sedan.
Xpeng elevates AI expert to bigger role in latest restructuring
The vision for AI is reshaping automotive companies’ organizational structures, with Xpeng being the latest example.
Xpeng has merged its autonomous driving center and intelligent cockpit center into a unified general intelligence center, led by AI expert Liu Xianming.
Huawei-backed Aito shares 1st official images of M6 amid intensifying Chinese SUV competition
Aito shared multiple images and a preview video of the M6, showcasing the model’s exterior details.
The Aito M6 will be unveiled this spring and is expected to target the RMB 250,000-level family SUV market.
Changan to unveil sodium-ion battery strategy with CATL on Feb 5
Changan said it will collaborate with CATL to address mobility challenges in cold winter weather.
A launch event will be held in the sub-zero temperatures of Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia.
Huawei-backed Aito to unveil new M6 model this spring
The Aito M6 is expected to target the family SUV market priced around RMB 250,000.
The M6 will become Aito’s newest product following the M5, M7, M8, and M9.
Xpeng begins large-scale shipments of updated P7+ to overseas markets
Xpeng launched the updated P7+ in China and Europe early last month.
The updated P7+ will be available in 36 countries and regions, Xpeng previously said.
Chinese humanoid robot maker LimX secures $200 million in Series B funding, with Nio Capital participating
LimX Dynamics was founded in January 2022, with its co-founder coming from WeRide.
Existing investors including Nio Capital and SAIC’s Shangqi Capital increased their stakes in the new funding round.
Tesla says its production-ready 3rd-gen humanoid robot to debut soon
Tesla announced on China’s Weibo that its third-generation humanoid robot is set to debut soon, which will be the company’s first mass-produced humanoid robot.
Tesla anticipates an annual production capacity of 1 million units for this humanoid robot.
Geely Galaxy previews new M7 SUV, increasing bet on hybrid models
The M7 will be the second model in Geely Galaxy’s M series, with pricing expected to be lower than the M9’s RMB 173,800 ($25,000).
The M7 hybrid SUV boasts a battery range of 225 kilometers, with a combined range exceeding 1,730 kilometers when fully fueled and charged.
BYD officially unveils Linghui sub-brand targeting ride-hailing market
BYD had already filed four new cars under the Linghui brand last month, all based on existing models.
The independent sub-brand helps mitigate potential image concerns stemming from BYD models being widely used in ride-hailing services.
