A traffic accident caused by misinterpreted voice commands has exposed potential safety hazards in EV models pursuing minimalist design and smart features.
Real-world tests conducted by owners of multiple EV brands reveal concerning results.
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Xiaomi’s racing ambitions accelerate with leaked Vision GT concept
Ahead of the 2026 MWC opening, a mysterious high-performance concept car from Xiaomi was spotted in Spain.
Spy photos reveal the vehicle features an aggressively styled aerodynamic design.
Li Auto rolls out profit-sharing for store managers to revive sales
Li Auto has introduced a store profit-sharing program to incentivize sales outlet managers and address intensifying domestic market competition.
The new store strategy emphasizes aligning core resources with managers possessing strong operational capabilities to enhance individual store profitability.
Li Auto to report Q4 earnings on Mar 12 following return to loss and BEV struggles
Li Auto delivered 109,194 vehicles in the fourth quarter 2025, marking a 31.19% year-on-year decline.
Li Auto recorded its first quarterly loss in three years in the third quarter of 2025.
Xiaomi pressured to recall 370,000 EVs over door handle safety hazard
An influential Chinese media outlet has publicly called on Xiaomi to recall the first-generation SU7 to address a door handle safety hazard.
In a fatal accident last October, the SU7’s doors could not be opened from the outside due to a power failure, trapping the driver in the fire and resulting in death.
Nio surpasses 70,000 deliveries for 3rd-gen ES8 SUV
The milestone comes less than a month after the model surpassed 60,000 deliveries on February 1.
Priced starting at RMB 406,800, the ES8 has provided a crucial boost to the company’s financial position.
BYD Denza teases updated Z9GT with 1,036-km battery range to crush EV anxiety
The updated Denza Z9GT boasts the world’s longest range for a pure electric vehicle, marking a 64% increase over its predecessor’s 630-km range.
Denza has filed for the updated Z9 sedan with a battery range of up to 1,068 km.
Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxi hits 300,000 weekly rides as service expands to South Korea
By February 2026, Apollo Go has delivered over 20 million rides worldwide cumulatively.
In the fourth quarter of last year, Apollo Go delivered 3.4 million fully autonomous ride-hailing trips, marking a year-on-year increase exceeding 200%.
Nio inks Bosch deal during German Chancellor’s China visit
Nio and Bosch will collaborate in areas including steer-by-wire chassis, battery management systems, powertrain systems, and autonomous driving perception modules.
The newly signed agreement will cover all three brands under Nio Inc — Nio, Onvo, and Firefly.
Stellantis mulls adopting Leapmotor’s EV tech for European models to cut costs, report says
The move would mark the first time a major Western automaker relies on a Chinese company’s vehicle architecture and software to support European models.
Stellantis is considering adopting Leapmotor’s EV technology to reduce costs for its European brands, including Fiat, Opel, and Peugeot.
Nio to report Q4 results on Mar 10 after record deliveries pave way for 1st profit
Earlier this month, Nio issued a rare profit alert, projecting fourth-quarter non-GAAP operating profit between RMB 700 million and RMB 1.2 billion.
Following a robust fourth-quarter performance, Nio and its domestic peers now confront fresh industry headwinds as they enter 2026.
Nio chip unit reportedly raises over $290 million in 1st funding round
This brings the post-investment valuation of Nio’s chip unit to nearly RMB 10 billion.
Sources close to the transaction indicate that the industry holds a relatively positive outlook on Nio’s chip project.
Nio confirms its chip unit secures $330 million in 1st round of funding
Nio has confirmed its chip division has finalized a RMB 2.257 billion yuan ($330 million) investment agreement, validating earlier media reports. Read more…
Tesla’s delivery wait times for all models in China reduced to 1-3 weeks
This indicates Giga Shanghai currently has ample production capacity, with the order backlog largely cleared.
Historically, when Tesla’s delivery wait times in China reach shortest point, it is typically followed by new market initiatives.
Nio nears 70,000th delivery of 3rd-gen ES8 as premium SUV momentum continues
Nio surpassed the milestone of 60,000 deliveries for its third-generation ES8 on February 1.
The ES8 contributed over 22,000 deliveries in December 2025 alone, accounting for 64.96% of Nio Inc’s total monthly deliveries that month.
Wuling unveils 5th-gen Mini EV, updating world’s best-selling micro EV
The Hongguang Mini EV family sold 435,598 units in 2025, with cumulative sales surpassing 1.85 million units since its July 2020 launch.
The fifth-generation Hongguang Mini EV unifies the design language for both two-door and four-door variants.
Nio’s battery swap network handles over 2 million services in holiday stress test
Nio’s daily battery swap volume hit new records five consecutive days from February 18 to February 22, peaking at 177,627 swaps.
Nio’s average daily battery swap service during the 2026 Spring Festival holiday increased by 29.4% compared to the same period last year.
Tesla extends 7-year car loans in China again as over 10 EV makers join price war alternative
This marks Tesla’s second extension of its 7-year low-interest financing plan this year, following its unconventional launch of the promotion on January 6.
More than ten automakers, including BYD, Nio, Xpeng, and Geely, have followed suit.
Xpeng to break ground on humanoid robot factory in Q1, with mass delivery targeted in 2026
Xpeng’s humanoid robot production base will span about 110,000 square meters, covering processes from R&D to large-scale manufacturing.
The facility will pave the way for Xpeng to achieve its goal of mass-producing advanced humanoid robots by the end of 2026.
BMW, CATL deepen partnership on data and carbon reduction
BMW and CATL will launch pilot projects for trusted data exchange and carbon footprint accounting under the Battery Passport framework.
The initiative marks the evolution of their strategic partnership, established in 2012, from pure battery procurement to broader institutional coordination.
