Nio has sued several bloggers, including a prominent Li Auto supporter, alleging that they have defamed the company. Read more…
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Li Auto donates $1.4 million for flood relief in Beijing
Li Auto will hold the launch event for its first all-electric SUV, the Li i8, in Beijing later today. Read more…
BYD brings compact SUV Yuan Up to Malaysia
The Yuan Up has been renamed Atto 2 in Malaysia, with a starting price of 100,000 Malaysian Ringgit ($23,630).
To date, BYD and Denza have established over 40 sales outlets in Malaysia.
Li Auto reaches 3,000 supercharging stations as Li i8 launch hours away
Li Auto has reached the milestone of 3,000 supercharging stations, as the company prepares to launch its first all-electric SUV model, the Li i8, in a few hours.
Li Auto previously promised that there would be more than 2,500 supercharging stations in China when the Li i8 goes on sale.
Nio Firefly ranks as safest small car in China’s crash test
Nio Firefly, Onvo L60, and Aito M9 are tied for the highest scores in the latest C-IASI evaluation.
Firefly has completed production line adjustments, and production will ramp up this week, with deliveries set to accelerate.
China’s first pure electric tourist vessel powered by CATL batteries enters service
CATL provides the electric tourist vessel with batteries with a capacity of 3,918 kWh and a range of 100 km.
This validates the feasibility of pure electric technology in near-shore waters and provides passengers with a zero-emission, low-noise experience.
Aito M8 EV gets over 15,000 orders within 72 hours of going on pre-sales
Aito started pre-sales for the M8 EV on July 25, with a starting price of RMB 378,000 ($52,690). Read more…
WeRide gets approval to run robotaxi operations in Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
