Nio highlighted its technological prowess by putting the ES9 through multiple safety tests witnessed by China’s state broadcaster CCTV. Read more…
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Pony AI raises 2026 robotaxi revenue target to 3.5 times of 2025 level
Pony AI’s first-quarter robotaxi revenue hit $8.6 million, surging 395.4% year-on-year. Read more…
Xiaomi’s EV business posts Q1 operating loss despite delivery growth
In the first quarter, Xiaomi’s EV business saw an operating loss of 3.1 billion yuan ($460 million), dragged down by a product transition and the holiday period. Read more…
Xiaomi EV introduces world model to advance autonomous driving tech
Xiaomi EV launched Xiaomi Auto World Model, becoming another automaker after Nio to embrace AI world models. Read more…
Xiaomi begins deliveries of cheaper YU7 standard edition to rival Tesla
The new base model of the YU7 was planned three years ago but canceled at the last minute before the SUV’s launch. Read more…
Nio to showcase ES9 safety on state TV ahead of official launch
Nio will partner with CCTV to broadcast extreme safety tests of its flagship SUV ES9 on the evening of May 26. Read more…
BYD expands hybrid lineup with new Sealion 06 DM-i and Song Ultra DM-i this week
The 2026 BYD Sealion 06 DM-i will be launched on May 26, and the Song Ultra DM-i on May 28. Read more…
CATL launches China’s first standardized light truck battery swap ecosystem
CATL and DST plan to put 5,000 battery-swap light trucks into operation in an economic zone in southern China by the end of 2026. Read more…
Over 90% of initial Onvo L80 buyers opt for BaaS battery rental
The Onvo L80 starts at 242,800 yuan ($35,810) with the battery pack included, dropping to 156,800 yuan under the BaaS model. Read more…
Nio schedules ES9 launch event for May 27 evening, rapid delivery ready
Nio will officially launch its executive flagship SUV ES9 on May 27, with an event starting at 7:30 pm Beijing Time. Read more…
Aggressive pricing drives Xpeng GX top-trim wait times to up to 29 weeks
The top-trim battery-electric version of the Xpeng GX faces the longest delivery wait times, while other variants remain in relatively ample supply. Read more…
Nio slows overseas expansion to focus on domestic market and profitability
William Li said Nio will not exit overseas markets but will slow its pace and evaluate return on investment more cautiously. Read more…
VW expands China EV lineup with new ID. UNYX 07 sedan and upgraded 06 SUV
The ID. UNYX 07 is Volkswagen’s first all-electric sedan equipped with the China-exclusive CEA architecture, starting at 109,900 yuan ($16,170) after limited-time benefits. Read more…
Nio’s Firefly brand reaches 60,000 delivery milestone
Firefly’s latest delivery milestone means the Nio sub-brand delivered 10,000 vehicles in less than two months. Read more…
Nio delivers 110,000th updated ES8 as premium EV dominance continues
The ES8 drove Nio Inc’s continued profitability in the first quarter, with its single-month deliveries in May expected to top 10,000 units again. Read more…
Nio reports online smear campaigns to police amid new model launches
The legal action comes as the company reports its second consecutive quarter of profitability and prepares to launch its flagship SUV, the ES9. Read more…
CATL reportedly plans to invest in Chinese AI star DeepSeek
The potential investment by CATL comes as the company expands into new businesses. Read more…
Tesla renames FSD again in China ahead of software roll-out
Tesla changed the name of its FSD feature to Tesla Assisted Driving, saying the function will be “available later.” Read more…
BYD to hold smart tech strategy event on May 28 amid ADAS push
BYD’s fleet of vehicles equipped with assisted driving has surpassed 2.99 million, generating over 190 million kilometers of driving data daily. Read more…
CPCA forecasts 950,000 NEV retail sales in China for May amid mild recovery
The CPCA expects China’s May NEV retail sales to rise 12.0% month-on-month, with the penetration rate hitting a record 62.5%. Read more…
