WeRide gets the green light to roll out robotaxis across Saudi Arabia, starting with a pilot in Riyadh with Uber and its local partner Ai Driver.
WeRide and Uber plan to launch a full-scale commercial robotaxi service by the end of 2025.
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Xpeng exec denies EV maker plans to resume use of LiDAR
An Xpeng executive denied that the company plans to resume using LiDAR following a report that sparked discussion earlier today.
The P7+ sedan, launched in November 2024, is the first model from Xpeng to drop LiDAR after several years of incorporating the sensor.
Geely unveils industry’s first AI agent-powered car cockpit
Geely and Chinese AI startup StepFun have unveiled the next-generation intelligent cockpit Agent OS, claiming it is the industry’s first AI-powered car cockpit. Read more…
Leapmotor to target higher-priced market with new D-series product line
The first model in Leapmotor’s all-new D series is a full-size SUV targeting the RMB 300,000 ($41,840) market.
The SUV has entered the summer testing phase and will be unveiled soon.
CATL shares surge over 6% in Hong Kong to hit new record high
Compared with the offering price of HK$263, CATL has risen 71 percent. Read more…
BYD Yangwang to begin pre-sales of U8L on Jul 31
Yangwang will begin pre-sales for the U8L on July 31, with an event scheduled to take place at 2:30 pm Beijing Time on the same day.
The U8L measures 5,400 mm in length, larger than the currently available U8 SUV.
Geely Farizon launches X-Van electric camper van
The camper van is based on the all-electric light-duty passenger vehicle Super Van and is priced at RMB 269,900 ($37,650) in China. Read more…
Shangjie H5 EREV has CLTC range of up to 1,300 km
Shangjie H5 EREV has a battery range of 230 km and a combined range of up to 1,300 km. Read more…
CATL launches first external financing for skateboard chassis unit, report says
CATL’s skateboard chassis business recently launched the financing for RMB 2 billion ($280 million), with a pre-investment valuation of about RMB 9 billion.
CATL requires that the investment amount be at least RMB 100 million yuan, and all external investors who have participated are large state-owned entities.
Huawei-backed Aito teases updated M7 SUV
Aito began teasing the updated M7 SUV today, saying it will be released in September. Read more…
Leapmotor B01 secures 10,132 locked-in orders within 72 hours of launch
Leapmotor launched the B01 on July 24 with a starting price of RMB 89,800 ($12,530). Read more…
FAW Audi begins pre-sales of Q6L e-tron family models equipped with Huawei driver assist system
The pre-sales cover two models, the Audi Q6L e-tron and Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron, with prices ranging from RMB 353,000 ($49,240) to RMB 403,000. Read more…
Tesla plans greater smart driving rollout efforts in China, report says
Tesla plans to further deploy its driver assistance system (supervised) in China and Europe in 2025 and is awaiting regulatory approval, a Chinese media report said.
Tesla showcased its EVs, humanoid robot, driving assistance technology, and V4 Supercharger at the ongoing 2025 World AI Conference.
Nio Firefly reaches 10,000th delivery milestone, European deliveries to begin soon
This means that Firefly has delivered 2,157 vehicles so far this month.
Deliveries of Firefly in Europe will begin soon.
GWM’s Tank brand unveils updated Tank 500
The updated Tank 500 will begin pre-sales next month, with an expected launch later this quarter. Read more…
Aito M8 EV secures over 10,000 orders within 8 hours of starting pre-sales
The BEV variant of the Aito M8 secured over 10,000 pre-orders within 8 hours of starting pre-sales, Huawei’s HIMA business announced today. Read more…
China exports 3.48 million cars in H1 2025, up 18% year-on-year
NEVs contributed 41 percent of China’s total vehicle exports from January to June, an increase of 7 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Read more…
SAIC MG unveils interior of new MG4, set to begin pre-sales on Aug 5
MG Motor today shared new images of the all-new MG4, showcasing interior details. Read more…
Pony AI launches 24/7 robotaxi testing in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen
Pony AI has launched 24/7 robotaxi testing in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, extended from the previous hours of 7 am to 11 pm daily.
This will help alleviate the difficulty of late-night mobility, it said.
BYD Denza to launch N8L large SUV in Q2 2026
Denza will officially launch the N8L in the second quarter of next year, targeting the premium SUV market alongside the N9.
The Denza N8L is equipped with BYD’s e3 technology and has a length of 5,200 mm.
