Xiaomi EV’s November deliveries once again surpassed 40,000 units, marking the third consecutive month above this mark.
In October, Xiaomi EV achieved record deliveries of 48,654 units.
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2025 Guangzhou auto show wraps up, 2026 event dates announced
The next Guangzhou auto show will be held from November 27 to December 6, 2026.
At the 2025 Guangzhou auto show, NEVs accounted for 58 percent of exhibited vehicles –marking the first time NEVs exceeded half of all displayed models at the event.
Nio hits 20,000 deliveries for 3rd-gen ES8 SUV
Nio needs to deliver about 20,000 third-generation ES8s in December to meet its target of 40,000 deliveries this year for the model.
Nio anticipates that increased deliveries of the new ES8 will drive its fourth-quarter vehicle margin to about 18 percent.
Chery’s Exeed brand launches ET5 SUV starting at $19,070
The Exeed ET5 is a mid-size extended-range SUV, with its final price reduced by 15.63 percent compared to the pre-sales price.
The model offers a 210-km battery range, with a total range of 1,310 km when fully charged and fueled.
BMW recalls 7,740 EVs in China due to risk of power loss
A software issue may cause the vehicle’s high-voltage system to shut down incorrectly, resulting in loss of power to the electric drive unit.
BMW will provide a free software upgrade to a higher version to eliminate the safety hazard.
BYD recalls 88,981 Qin Plus DM-i hybrid sedans due to battery issues
Due to consistency issues with the power battery pack during production, the output power of the battery may be limited. Read more…
BYD Denza enters Brazil with 2 models
Denza has begun accepting pre-orders in Brazil for the Z9GT and D9 MPV, with pre-sales prices set at 650,000 reais ($121,350) and 800,000 reais respectively.
Denza will soon open its first showroom in Brazil, located at São Paulo’s luxury car hub.
China vows to curb excessive competition in battery industry
China will strengthen capacity monitoring in the battery sector and intensify oversight of production consistency and product quality.
China will guide battery enterprises to scientifically plan capacity and expand overseas markets in a rational and orderly manner.
China 2025 auto sales projected to exceed 34 million units, with 6.8 million for export
China’s 2025 NEV sales expected to reach 16 million units, said CAAM deputy secretary-general.
China’s auto sales growth may slow in the final two months of this year, differing from the strong year-end growth seen in previous years.
Changan EV unit Avatr files for Hong Kong IPO
Avatr is an EV brand jointly established by Changan, Huawei, and CATL, originally named Changan Nio.
Avatr’s revenue in the first half of 2025 totaled RMB 12.2 billion ($1.7 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 98.5 percent.
Leapmotor launches Lafa 5 electric hatchback starting at $13,100
The Lafa 5’s limited-time starting price is RMB 92,800 ($13,100), representing a 12.29 percent reduction from its pre-sales price.
The company is also developing a higher-spec Ultra version of the Lafa 5, slated for launch next year.
No ‘Plan B’ for Q4 profitability, says Nio’s William Li
Nio will spare no effort to achieve its fourth-quarter profitability target while embracing all possibilities, William Li said.
“For a considerable period, we will remain focused on refining our automotive products.”
Xpeng, BYD donate to aid Hong Kong fire relief efforts following deadly blaze
Xpeng donated HK$5 million and BYD donated HK$10 million to support relief efforts for the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, which has already claimed dozens of lives.
Xpeng announced its entry into the Hong Kong market in April 2024 and opened its first store in Hong Kong last July.
Xiaomi EV begins rolling out enhanced HAD driver-assist system for upgraded experience
The Xiaomi HAD Enhanced Edition incorporates reinforcement learning and world model capabilities, enabling the system to explore optimal driving strategies.
The enhanced Xiaomi HAD delivers smoother acceleration and deceleration while executing lane changes with greater decisiveness.
Li Auto to put its own M100 smart driving chip into cars starting in 2026
Li Auto will begin commercializing its M100 chip next year, hoping it will deliver a significant upgrade to the user experience of its products.
Li Auto will perform an architecture upgrade for its smart driving system in late December, adapting it for the M100 chip.
Li Auto to launch smart glasses named Livis on Dec 3 as it bets big on AI
Li Auto aims for the device to serve as a gateway for more users to experience its AI capabilities as it targets becoming a global AI leader.
Li Auto is also considering launching an AI speaker to achieve more comprehensive coverage of its AI capabilities among car owners.
Former BYD Denza sales chief joins Huawei-backed Luxeed, report says
Zhao Changjiang has joined Luxeed, the new brand jointly created by Huawei and Chery, as its marketing general manager, according to a local media report.
Zhao said on Weibo that he was still on a break recently, without denying the report.
China NEV retail at 849,000 in Nov 1-23, up 3% year-on-year
China’s NEV retail penetration rate stood at 61.3 percent during November 1-23, and 53.28 percent year-to-date.
Earlier this month, the CPCA projected China’s November NEV retail sales at about 1.35 million units, with a penetration rate of around 60 percent.
GWM plans to build European plant with annual capacity target of 300,000 cars, report says
GWM is scouting locations for its first European plant, aiming to achieve an annual production capacity of 300,000 cars in Europe by 2029, Reuters reported.
GWM teams are evaluating potential sites across multiple countries including Spain and Hungary.
Li Auto turns to loss in Q3 as deliveries plummet
Li Auto reported a net loss of RMB 624 million ($87.7 million) in the third quarter, marking its first return to a loss since the fourth quarter 2022. Read more…
