A Zeekr poster hints that the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and the Zeekr 007 sedan will get the 2025 model year updates, both just about half a year after the launch of their predecessors. Read more…
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BYD launches Sealion 6 DM-i hybrid SUV in Thailand
Previously BYD’s available models in Thailand were three BEVs — Dolphin, Sealion and Atto 3. Read more…
CATL opens 1st experience center to showcase EV models powered by its batteries
CATL’s first experience center opened today, bringing together nearly 100 models from about 50 automotive brands it ramps up its engagement with consumers. Read more…
Automakers’ share of China NEV market in Jul: BYD tops with 35.5%, Tesla 4th with 5.3%
In the January-July period, BYD was No. 1 in the NEV market by retail with a 34.1 percent share, while Tesla was No. 3 with a 6.5 percent share. Read more…
Xpeng sees 1st production cars of Mona M03 roll off line
The first production vehicles for the Xpeng Mona M03 have rolled off the production line, with the official launch expected in late August. Read more…
China EV battery installations in Jul: CATL’s share 47.3%, BYD 22.83%
CATL’s share increased by 2.24 percentage points in July compared to June, while BYD decreased by 2.49 percentage points. Read more…
China NEV sales fall to 991,000 in Jul as BEV sales decline, CAAM data show
China’s BEV sales in July stood at 551,000 units, down 10 percent from June, while PHEV sales grew to a new record high of 438,000 units. Read more…
Bike-sharing giant Hellobike plugs into Nio’s charging network
Hellobike announced on Weibo that starting in August, its users will be able to use Nio’s charging stations on Hellobike’s mobile app. Read more…
Xpeng reportedly restructures R&D team to focus more on end-to-end tech
Xpeng has reorganized its structure to focus on end-to-end AI large models in line with changes in the smart driving technology route, according to local media. Read more…
BYD to adopt Huawei’s smart driving system on Fang Cheng Bao’s new model Bao 8, report says
The Bao 8 is expected to feature Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0, which will be the first collaboration between BYD and Huawei in the smart driving space. Read more…
BYD launches 2 new models in Seal lineup, starts adopting LiDAR for enhanced driver assistance
BYD has launched the 2025 Seal and the new Seal 07 DM-i, both based on its latest technology architecture. The 2025 Seal is BYD’s first model to feature LiDAR. Read more…
BYD Denza to start Z9GT pre-sales on Aug 20
The Z9GT, with nearly 1, 000 horsepower, can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than three seconds, Denza previously said. Read more…
China NEV retail rises to 878,000 in Jul, penetration exceeds 50% for 1st time
China’s retail penetration of NEVs reached a record 51.1 percent in July, the first time it has exceeded the 50 percent mark, meaning that for the first time, NEVs overtook conventional gasoline vehicles in new car sales. Read more…
Tesla sells 46,227 cars in China in Jul, exports 27,890 from Shanghai plant
Tesla’s July sales in China decreased by 21.99 percent from 59,261 in June as exports from its Shanghai factory increased by 137.44 percent. Read more…
SAIC’s MG Motor to build plant and R&D center in Mexico
The plant would aim to make Mexico a pole for SAIC Group and MG’s growth and expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean, MG said. Read more…
Neta teases shooting brake variant of Neta S, launch expected in late Aug
The Neta S shooting brake would be launched in August and volume deliveries would begin in September, an executive said previously. Read more…
BAIC BluePark shares plunge as orders for joint model with Huawei appear to disappoint investors
The Stelato S9 — the first model jointly built by Huawei and BAIC BluePark — has received more than 2,500 firm orders in the first 24 hours of its launch. Read more…
BYD opens 1st dealership store in Poland
BYD has so far offered seven models in more than 20 countries in Europe. Read more…
China NEV retail at 879,000 in Jul, penetration exceeds 50% for 1st time, preliminary CPCA data show
China’s NEV penetration at retail stood at 50.84 percent in July, the first time in history it has exceeded 50 percent, according to preliminary CPCA data. Read more…
Huawei-JAC joint brand named Maextro, 1st model expected in Q1 2025
Maextro’s first model is expected to be launched in the first quarter of next year, with JAC currently hoping to build 38 test cars, according to local media. Read more…
