Dongfeng has officially entered the Mexican auto market and launched more than 10 models there, including BEVs and hybrids. Read more…
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GAC launches eVTOL brand Govy, debuts new product AirJet
The AirJet, which has a range of over 200 km, is Govy’s first product and GAC’s second flying car. Read more…
CATL reportedly mulling HK listing to raise at least $5 billion
CATL is in talks with potential advisers and a listing in Hong Kong could take place as early as the first half of 2025, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Tesla Giga Shanghai to start mass production of facelifted Model Y in Jan, report says
Tesla’s Shanghai factory will begin mass production of the facelifted Model Y next month and is expected to begin deliveries of a six-seat Model Y in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to local media. Read more…
Firefly’s product launch in Europe may be 1 quarter later than in China, brand chief says
After launching in China and Europe, Firefly cars may also be available in Southeast Asia and Latin America, but will not enter the US market for now. Read more…
China NEV retail at 536,000 in Dec 1-15, up 6% from same period last month
Retail sales of all passenger vehicles in China totaled 1,083,000 units in the December 1-15 period, up 14 percent from the same period last month. Read more…
Onvo chief says deliveries to speed up, reiterates confidence in meeting Dec target
Onvo’s president re-emphasized that this month’s target of delivering more than 10,000 units will be met, after weekly data showed that deliveries remained slow last week. Read more…
Nio’s battery swap network completes coverage of China’s major highways
Nio’s battery swap network has completed coverage of 18 of China’s busiest highways, reaching 913 stations along them. Read more…
CATL reveals ambitious plans aimed at standardizing swappable batteries
CATL has unveiled two standardized Choco-SEB battery packs and plans to launch 10 models using the packs with partners, one for each of the following quarters. Read more…
Tesla’s China factory chief set to leave this week, report says
Song Gang joined Tesla Shanghai in December 2018 and was the No. 1 employee at Giga Shanghai. Read more…
Audi-FAW EV venture’s plant goes into production
The production site is Audi’s first in China to focus exclusively on purely electric models and will start with the Audi Q6L e-tron series. Read more…
Avatr closes $1.5 billion in new funding, targets 2026 IPO
Avatr closed over RMB 11 billion ($1.5 billion) in series C funding, with a goal of going public in 2026. Read more…
Nio shares new images of ET9 as official launch 3 days away
On Nio Day 2024, the official launch of the ET9 and the launch of the Firefly brand will mark a significant expansion in the price range covered by Nio’s product lineup. Read more…
Nio starts warming up for Firefly: Brand logo unveiled, mobile app available
The Firefly brand will be officially launched at Nio Day 2024 on December 21, when its first model will also be unveiled. Read more…
Zeekr to present 3 models at CES 2025, showcasing its strongest products to US audience
Zeekr is so far the only Chinese EV maker to announce a presence at CES 2025, and it will be its third consecutive appearance at the tech event since 2023. Read more…
Huawei, JAC joint brand Maextro sees 1st factory set up
Huawei unveiled the Maextro S800 on November 26, targeting the luxury executive sedan market with an estimated price tag of RMB 1 million to RMB 1.5 million. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Dec 15: Nio 4,400, Tesla 18,500, Xiaomi 5,800, BYD 97,800
Onvo had 1,700 insurance registrations last week, Li Auto 14,100, Xpeng 7,200, Zeekr 5,200, Leapmotor 10,000 and Aito 6,700. Read more…
Chery’s new iCar brand launches 2nd EV model iCar V23 with starting price of $13,700
The iCar V23 is iCar’s second model, after the iCar 03, and is aimed at fashion-conscious young people. Read more…
BYD enters Estonia, local deliveries to start in early 2025
The first two BYD stores opened in Estonia and began pre-sales of four BYD NEV models. Read more…
BYD reportedly sets up new R&D team to ramp up AI investment
BYD has set up an advanced technology research and development center that now has about 500 people, ramping up its investment in AI and large models. Read more…
