GAC will enter the Japanese market next summer with EV models, Nikkei reported.
GAC aims to secure 2,000 orders in Japan in 2027.
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Nio expected to deliver 30,000th 3rd-gen ES8 SUV next week, exec hints
This means the third-generation ES8 will complete its third 10,000-unit delivery in roughly half a month, potentially pushing this month’s deliveries to about 20,000 units.
The third-generation ES8 is crucial for Nio to achieve its financial goal of turning a profit for the first time in the fourth quarter.
Nio expected to deliver 30,000th 3rd-gen ES8 SUV next week, exec hints
This means the third-generation ES8 will complete its third 10,000-unit delivery in roughly half a month, potentially pushing this month’s deliveries to about 20,000 units.
The third-generation ES8 is crucial for Nio to achieve its financial goal of turning a profit for the first time in the fourth quarter.
WeLion, Nio’s semi-solid-state battery supplier, begins pre-IPO tutoring for onshore listing
WeLion’s pre-IPO tutoring will proceed in three phases, expected to take several months to complete.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, WeLion is best known as a supplier of semi-solid-state batteries to Nio.
JAC sets up flying car lab, joining fast-growing new field
JAC becomes the latest Chinese automaker to enter the flying car arena, following Xpeng, Chery, GAC, Changan, and FAW.
As the low-altitude economy becomes a national-level emerging industry in China, flying cars are entering a golden period of development, JAC said.
Voyah launches Passion L hybrid sedan with 1,400-km range, starting at $39,630
The Voyah Passion L targets the luxury sedan market, competing against the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6L, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class in China.
Equipped with a 63-kWh battery pack, the Passion L ranks among China’s PHEVs with the largest battery capacity.
Tesla Model Y, Geely Xingyuan, and Model 3 top global EV sales in Q3
BYD maintained its dominant lead in the global BEV market in the third quarter, followed by Tesla and Geely.
China accounted for 60 percent of global BEV sales in the third quarter, followed by Europe and the US.
China NEV retail sales drop 17% in 1st week of Dec
This marks a rare year-end decline in NEV sales over recent years, as support policies are scaled back.
From December 1-7, total passenger vehicle retail sales in China totaled 297,000 units, down 32 percent year-on-year.
Changan reaches milestone of 30 million cars produced
Changan’s NEV sales approached 1 million units in the first 11 months of this year.
Changan plans to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2028 and launch commercial air-taxi services in 2030.
Changan reaches milestone of 30 million cars produced
Changan’s NEV sales approached 1 million units in the first 11 months of this year.
Changan plans to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2028 and launch commercial air-taxi services in 2030.
Xiaomi EV plans to launch YU9, YU7 GT, and SU7 L next, report says
The YU7 GT is likely to become Xiaomi’s first model launched in Europe, competing against vehicles including the Tesla Model Y Performance.
Xiaomi EV aims to target family, performance, and luxury segments with the YU9, YU7 GT, and SU7 L.
Xiaomi EV plans to launch YU9, YU7 GT, and SU7 L next, report says
The YU7 GT is likely to become Xiaomi’s first model launched in Europe, competing against vehicles including the Tesla Model Y Performance.
Xiaomi EV aims to target family, performance, and luxury segments with the YU9, YU7 GT, and SU7 L.
Nio’s LiDAR supplier Seyond debuts on Hong Kong stock market
As of this writing, Seyond was up 7.5 percent to HK$10.75 per share, with a market capitalization of HK$14.6 billion ($1.88 billion).
Seyond’s revenue for the first five months of 2025 was $52 million, with Nio contributing 86.2 percent.
Nio’s LiDAR supplier Seyond debuts on Hong Kong stock market
As of this writing, Seyond was up 7.5 percent to HK$10.75 per share, with a market capitalization of HK$14.6 billion ($1.88 billion).
Seyond’s revenue for the first five months of 2025 was $52 million, with Nio contributing 86.2 percent.
Mercedes, China’s autonomous driving firm Momenta launch robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi
Mercedes-Benz and Momenta have launched a robotaxi fleet based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan in Abu Dhabi, with plans to commence operations in 2026.
The collaboration will also leverage the localized operational capabilities of UAE mobility service operator Lumo.
Onvo president calls EREVs with large battery packs ‘a waste of resources’
EREV models with large battery packs not only sacrifice interior space but also create unnecessary cost burdens, said Onvo’s president.
About 40 percent of owners of the Onvo L90, which comes standard with an 85-kWh battery pack, have downgraded to the lower-capacity 60-kWh pack.
Huawei-backed Shangjie hits 20,000 deliveries, to launch at least 2 new models in 2026
This comes 78 days after the Shangjie H5’s market launch.
Shangjie will launch at least two new models in 2026, one of which will be a premium coupe.
Automakers’ share of China NEV market in Nov: BYD leads with 23.2%, Tesla 5th with 5.5%
BYD’s share edged slightly higher than October’s, while Tesla made its return to the top 10 after falling out of the rankings last month.
In the January-November period, BYD led China’s NEV market with a 27.4 percent share, while Tesla ranked fifth with a 4.6 percent share.
Nio Nov deliveries breakdown: ES8 surges while other models decline across the board
From January to November, the ES8 had retail sales of 24,471 units, marking a 198.90 percent year-on-year increase.
Other models including the ET5 Touring and ES6 experienced sales declines in November.
Tesla Nov China deliveries breakdown: Model Y rebounds to 47,132 units, Model 3 at 26,013
Model Y retail sales in China rose 5.73 percent year-over-year in November, and soared 141.85 percent compared to October.
Model Y retail sales in China reached 359,463 units from January to November, down 14.09 percent year-on-year.
