The LS8 secured over 10,000 initial orders within 45 minutes of opening for pre-sales.
The LS8 has a starting price of 259,800 yuan ($37,600) and will officially launch on April 16.
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Leapmotor launches A10 SUV with LiDAR for under $13,000
The A10 is Leapmotor’s first global model built on its new A platform, named B03X in overseas markets.
Leapmotor is seeking to boost sales with new models to achieve its ambitious target of delivering 1 million vehicles in 2026.
Pony AI partners with Uber and Verne to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Croatia
The three companies plan to scale the commercial robotaxi fleet to thousands of vehicles over the next few years.
Zagreb is poised to become the first European city to launch a commercial robotaxi service.
GAC expands European EV production, rolling out second model in Austria
The Aion UT becomes GAC’s second EV model produced in Austria, following the Aion V.
Chinese automakers are boosting their global market competitiveness through localized production.
Skoda to end China sales in 2026 after failing to keep pace with EV shift
Skoda’s deliveries plunged to just 15,000 vehicles last year, down from a historical peak of over 300,000 in earlier years.
Skoda said it intends to focus on strengthening the brand’s presence in India and Southeast Asian markets.
CALB starts mass production of aviation batteries for Xpeng flying cars
CALB’s batteries for Aridge’s flying cars have rolled off the production line, paving the way for Aridge to achieve its goal of mass-producing flying cars this year.
The batteries will be equipped on Aridge’s modular flying car Land Aircraft Carrier.
RoboSense posts 1st quarterly profit as robotics LiDAR sales surge
RoboSense reported a net profit of 103.7 million yuan ($15 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking its first-ever profitable quarter.
The company’s robotics LiDAR shipments surged 2,565% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, intensifying the leadership race with domestic rival Hesai.
Audi begins pre-sales of A6L e-tron with Huawei driver-assist system in China
The A6L e-tron starts at 313,000 yuan ($45,340) in pre-sales in China and is equipped with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS.
The A6L e-tron is manufactured at Audi’s first exclusive production base for pure electric vehicles in China.
Mercedes puts Zhipu AI model in new Maybach to woo Chinese buyers
Mercedes becomes the first auto brand to apply a multimodal AI model in its rear-seat entertainment system.
Automakers are racing to add advanced AI features to attract tech-savvy buyers.
China’s Mar 1-22 NEV retail sales fall 17% amid post-holiday market slump
China’s NEV retail sales came in at 495,000 units from March 1 to 22, contributing 53.9% of total passenger car sales.
The Chinese New Year holiday and consumers waiting for upcoming NEV models led to relatively sluggish transactions.
BAIC details sodium battery with 450-km range
BAIC said that its sodium-ion battery offers a range of 450 kilometers and supports 4C fast charging.
BAIC’s Aurora sodium-ion battery can complete a fast-charging cycle in just 11 minutes.
Nio ES9 spied undisguised ahead of Apr 9 debut
Undisguised spy shots of the Nio ES9 have emerged ahead of its April 9 tech event, showcasing the massive size of the SUV.
The full-size electric SUV is expected to feature Nio’s latest R&D achievements and is poised to be showcased at the Beijing Auto Show in late April.
Xpeng previews 2026 Mona M03, bringing 750 TOPS computing power to sub-$20,000 EV market
Xpeng will equip its lowest-priced model with its in-house developed Turing AI chip for the first time, supporting all-scenario assisted driving capabilities.
The strategy reflects Xpeng’s attempt to improve its profit margins and appeal through tiered hardware and software options.
Li Auto launches 1st share buyback after prolonged stock slump
Li Auto unveiled a $1 billion share repurchase program, marking its first buyback since its US listing in July 2020.
The move comes during a challenging period as Li Auto suffered a 19% drop in vehicle deliveries in 2025.
Nio officially launches Firefly EV in Thailand, debuts at Bangkok auto show
The right-hand drive version of the Firefly EV has been officially launched in Thailand, priced at 799,000 baht ($24,460).
Thailand is Nio’s second right-hand-drive market, as the company seeks growth in regions not subject to punitive tariffs.
Hesai posts 1st full-year profit as LiDAR shipments triple
Hesai achieved a net income of 435.9 million yuan ($62.3 million) in 2025, marking its first full-year profitability.
The company’s total LiDAR shipments surged 223% in 2025, topping a record 1.6 million units.
Xiaomi’s EV and AI unit posts 1st annual profit as revenue triples
Xiaomi’s EV and AI segment posted its first annual operating profit of 900 million yuan in 2025.
Revenue for the innovative business jumped 223.8% to 106.1 billion yuan in 2025.
BYD registrations jump 162% in Europe, beating Tesla again
BYD’s new car registrations in Europe reached 17,954 units in February, narrowly surpassing Tesla’s 17,664 units once again.
Cumulative data for the first two months of the year shows BYD is cementing its lead.
QCraft raises $100 million to accelerate physical AI and autonomous driving push
QCraft’s systems have been deployed in one million vehicles, and the company currently partners with nearly 10 automakers.
QCraft will significantly shift its strategic focus toward Level 4 autonomous driving and general-purpose physical AI, while accelerating its expansion into overseas markets.
BMW recalls 180,000 cars in China over wiring defect that could cause fire
Affected models include domestically produced and imported 5 Series, 7 Series, and M5.
Domestically produced 5 Series cars accounted for the majority, totaling 133,849 units.
