Momenta and Grab have formed a strategic partnership to advance the adoption of autonomous driving technology in Southeast Asia.
Momenta is advancing the R&D of its robotaxi technology and moving toward commercial fleet operations.
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Nio Onvo launches L60 Violet Edition: Limited to 666 units, priced higher than base model
The Onvo L60 Violet Edition starts at RMB 214,900 ($30,520) including the battery pack, 3.87 percent higher than the base version.
The special edition variant is limited to 666 units, with immediate delivery available for customers placing orders now.
BYD reaches 15 millionth NEV production milestone
The 15 millionth BYD NEV rolled off the production line 13 months after the 10 millionth unit.
BYD produced its first NEV model in December 2008 and reached its 1-millionth NEV in May 2021.
CATL launches world’s 1st humanoid robot-powered battery pack production line
The humanoid robot has replaced human workers in the testing processes before battery packs roll off the line, with its operation cycle matching that of skilled workers.
Facing continuous production tasks for multiple battery models, its daily workload has tripled compared to manual labor.
CATL signs 10-year deal with Voyah to cement battery leadership
CATL will prioritize supplying Voyah with cutting-edge battery technologies and deploy production capacity near the EV maker’s manufacturing facilities.
CATL will promote the integration of its Qilin Battery, Freevoy Battery, and Shenxing Battery into Voyah vehicle models.
Li Auto enters Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan in major push to expand overseas presence
The move expands Li Auto’s overseas footprint to four markets, including Uzbekistan.
Li Auto has launched its three EREVs — the Li L6, Li L7, and Li L9 — in these markets.
China NEV retail sales in Dec 1-14 down 4% year-on-year to 476,000 units
From December 1 to 14, China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 764,000 units, a 24 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.
China’s NEV retail penetration rate was 62.3 percent from December 1-14 and 53.7 percent year-to-date.
BYD reaches 20,000th car delivery milestone in Hong Kong
BYD has become Hong Kong’s most popular automotive brand, with 8,531 new vehicles registered from January to November.
The 20,000th vehicle delivered by BYD in Hong Kong was a Denza D9 MPV.
BYD reaches 20,000th car delivery milestone in Hong Kong
BYD has become Hong Kong’s most popular automotive brand, with 8,531 new vehicles registered from January to November.
The 20,000th vehicle delivered by BYD in Hong Kong was a Denza D9 MPV.
BMW Mini launches 2026 electric Mini Cooper in China, starting at $21,830
The 2026 electric Mini Cooper features a 51.5-kWh battery pack with a range of up to 456 km.
The single-motor model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds.
Xiaomi EV rumored to launch facelifted SU7 in Q2 2026 at higher price
The updated SU7 is said to see a price increase of RMB 20,000 ($2,840), positioning it to compete with the Tesla Model 3 at nearly identical pricing.
SU7 deliveries declined significantly after YU7 was launched in June, with November shipments falling 45.93 percent year-on-year.
BYD has completed 150,000 km of L3 autonomous driving testing, report says
BYD has worked with Shenzhen transportation authorities to launch a mass-production-ready L3 autonomous driving internal tests in its headquarters city.
BYD was among the first nine companies selected in 2024 for the national pilot program on L3 autonomous driving market access.
Nio faces chip shortage in ES8 production, offers temporary solution
Starting December 22, newly produced ES8 cars will utilize a new temporary solution for the rear-seat entertainment chip to ensure deliveries.
Nio is compensating affected customers and allowing them to switch to the standard solution once the chip shortage eases.
Nio Onvo to launch Violet Edition for L60 on Dec 18, limited to 666 units
This marks one of Nio Inc’s intensively launched new limited-edition models, aimed at expanding marketing reach at lower costs and boosting brand visibility.
The Onvo L60 Violet Edition display vehicles are now available at Onvo stores, with deliveries commencing upon market launch.
BYD launches Tang L large hybrid SUV in Middle East markets
The Tang L, rebranded as the BYD Atto 8 in the Middle East, has been launched in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar, with upcoming launches in the UAE and Bahrain.
BYD has launched nine models in the Middle East, including five PHEVs and four BEVs.
GWM’s Ora sub-brand launches Ora 5 SUV starting at $13,040
The Ora 5 is one of Ora’s major models launched after a long period of silence, set to compete with models including the BYD Yuan Plus and Geely Galaxy E5.
The Ora 5 delivers 150 kW (201 horsepower) and offers a range of up to 580 km.
Nio launches new limited editions for ET5 and ET5 Touring to boost sedan series demand
Nio rolled out new limited editions for the ET5 and ET5 Touring featuring an exclusive purple exterior package, limited to 555 units.
The limited edition ET5 is priced 5.03 percent higher than the base version, while the ET Touring is priced 6.04 percent higher than the base version.
Li Auto obtains L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, report says
Li Auto has secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, its headquarters city, and has been conducting regular road tests.
Xpeng has also secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in its headquarters city of Guangzhou.
Li Auto obtains L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, report says
Li Auto has secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, its headquarters city, and has been conducting regular road tests.
Xpeng has also secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in its headquarters city of Guangzhou.
Chinese battery startup Deegares hikes prices by 15%
Deegares becomes the first Chinese battery maker to publicly announce a price increase, signaling that higher raw material costs are being passed on to battery production.
Over the past few months, several key battery raw materials have experienced significant price increases.
