The first models offered by BYD in the Czech Republic and Slovakia include an all-electric SUV and a hybrid SUV.
BYD aims to have 30 stores in the Czech Republic and 20 in Slovakia by the end of 2025.
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BYD files for Sealion 06 SUV as new member of Sealion family
The Sealion 06 will be the latest addition to BYD’s Sealion family, following the Sealion 07 EV, Sealion 05 DM-i, and Sealion 05 EV.
BYD’s Sealion family sold 18,125 units in March, up 41.12 percent from February.
China puts brakes on chaos in smart driving sector
Chinese authorities have begun to step up efforts to regulate the software deployment and marketing in the smart driving space, amid concerns over the growing abuse of the systems.
Car companies are asked to refrain from using words like smart driving and to perform OTA updates only after completing validation.
Leapmotor files for B01 electric sedan, to debut at Shanghai auto show
The B01 is 4,770 mm long and will be the second model in Leapmotor’s B-series.
Leapmotor is targeting monthly sales of more than 40,000 units of the B-series models.
Leapmotor files for B01 electric sedan, to debut at Shanghai auto show
The B01 is 4,770 mm long and will be the second model in Leapmotor’s B-series.
Leapmotor is targeting monthly sales of more than 40,000 units of the B-series models.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Tai 3 SUV, prices start at $18,300
The Tai 3 is the first model in Fang Cheng Bao’s Tai lineup, expanding its product coverage from off-road SUVs to also include family SUVs.
It is also Fang Cheng Bao’s first BEV model, as well as the least expensive.
Huawei-SAIC joint brand officially unveiled, aiming to launch 1st EV this fall
Shangjie will have an initial investment of RMB 6 billion ($820 million) and a dedicated team of more than 5,000 people.
The new brand will use SAIC’s most mature production lines and will have an exclusive factory in the future.
Nio to showcase full range of models from its 3 brands at 2025 Shanghai auto show
This will be the 5th time for the Nio main brand to participate in the Shanghai auto show, and the first time for two sub-brands, Onvo and Firefly, to make their debut at the show.
Two models of Onvo and the first model of Firefly will be on display at the Shanghai auto show.
China NEV retail at 275,000 in Apr 1-13, down 17% from same period last month
Dramatic changes in the external environment, especially additional tariffs that exceeded expectations, have taken a toll on consumer sentiment, the CPCA said.
China’s retail sales of all passenger cars in the April 1-13 period were 515,000 units, up 8 percent year-on-year but 14 percent lower than the same period last month.
Huawei-backed Aito officially launches M8 SUV, targeting family market with starting price of $49,130
The Aito M8 secured more than 20,000 orders in the first hour after its launch.
Its deliveries are set to begin on April 20.
Huawei-backed Aito officially launches M8 SUV, targeting family market with starting price of $49,130
The Aito M8 secured more than 20,000 orders in the first hour after its launch.
Its deliveries are set to begin on April 20.
Regulatory filing: Li Auto files for Li i8 electric SUV
The Li i8 measures 5,085 mm in length and will come standard with lithium ternary batteries that supports 5C charging.
At the time of the Li i8’s launch, Li Auto will have more than 2,500 supercharging stations in China.
Regulatory filing: Li Auto files for Li i8 electric SUV
The Li i8 measures 5,085 mm in length and will come standard with lithium ternary batteries that supports 5C charging.
At the time of the Li i8’s launch, Li Auto will have more than 2,500 supercharging stations in China.
Regulatory filing: Onvo files for L90 electric SUV
The Onvo L90 measures 5,145 mm in length and will come standard with a larger battery pack than the L60 with a capacity of 85 kWh.
The Onvo L90 is set to be unveiled at the Shanghai auto show, which begins on April 23, with an official launch in the third quarter.
Regulatory filing: Onvo files for L90 electric SUV
The Onvo L90 measures 5,145 mm in length and will come standard with a larger battery pack than the L60 with a capacity of 85 kWh.
The Onvo L90 is set to be unveiled at the Shanghai auto show, which begins on April 23, with an official launch in the third quarter.
Zeekr launches 007 GT in stepped-up bet on shooting brake segment
The Zeekr 007 GT is Zeekr’s second shooting brake style model after the Zeekr 001.
Deliveries of the model are expected to begin on April 20 in China. It will be renamed the Zeekr 7 GT in overseas markets.
Xpeng launches 2025 X9 MPV with eye on global markets
The 2025 X9 starts at RMB 359,800 ($49,190) in the Chinese mainland, the same as its predecessor.
Xpeng will launch the X9 in Europe in the second half of 2025.
2025 Shanghai auto show: Complete booth map
Onvo and Firefly — Nio’s two sub-brands, Xiaomi EV and BYD Fang Cheng Bao — will be attending the Shanghai auto show for the first time.
The Nio brand and Firefly share a booth, while Onvo is in a different hall.
Lexus secures land for wholly-owned EV plant in Shanghai for $185 million
The land is located in Jinshan district in southwestern Shanghai and covers about 1.13 million square meters.
Lexus will become the second foreign automaker to have a wholly-owned auto plant in China.
Xpeng to start using in-house developed autonomous driving chip in its EVs in Q2, report says
Xpeng’s in-house developed autonomous driving chip will will first be used in one of its new models, according to local media.
The chip is 20 percent more utilized than general-purpose automotive chips and can handle large models with up to 30 billion parameters.
