Tesla’s share rose to 6.0%, while Li Auto and Nio dropped out of the top 10 in NEV retail sales. Read more…
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Xpeng sets October 15 debut and pre-sales for Mona L05
The Mona L05 SUV is positioned above the Mona L03, which starts at 123,800 yuan ($18,400) in China. Read more…
Xiaomi Auto September deliveries hit 2026 high of 40,015, still down year-on-year
Xiaomi Auto’s September deliveries rose 32.71% from August but fell 4.61% from a year earlier, marking a second consecutive year-on-year decline. Read more…
Leapmotor starts B10 production in Spain, gives A05 European debut
The B10 has rolled off the assembly line at Stellantis’ Zaragoza plant, marking a major milestone in Leapmotor’s European localization efforts. Read more…
Nio ES9 deliveries reach 7,706 in September, second-highest this year
ES9 deliveries rose 18.94% from August, accounting for 36.15% of Nio’s main-brand deliveries. Its combined share with the ES8 climbed to 85.62%. Read more…
Aito confirms 2027 European entry at Paris Motor Show
Aito showcased 4 SUVs — the Aito 9, Aito 8, Aito 7 and Aito 6 — at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Read more…
Li Auto i6 makes European debut ahead of Q1 2027 launch in Norway and Netherlands
The European version of the Li i6, named Li 6, was originally scheduled to go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. Read more…
China cuts NEV export tax rebates, testing profitability of automakers’ overseas growth
The export VAT rebate rate for NEVs will fall from 13% to 9% starting April 1, 2027. Read more…
Xpeng launches G9L SUV in Europe as monthly overseas sales top 10,000 for first time
The G9L was launched in European markets including France and Germany, following trial production at Magna’s Austrian plant. Read more…
Smart #2 debuts in Paris as Couture Edition launches in China
The Couture Edition costs 112,999 yuan ($16,790) in China, with production limited to 999 units each for China and Europe. Read more…
VW steps up China EREV push with ID. ERA 8X launch; ID. ERA 5X to follow in November
The 5-seat ID. ERA 8X starts at a limited-time price of 206,800 yuan ($30,720) and is the third model in SAIC Volkswagen’s ID. ERA lineup. Read more…
China September NEV retail sales fall 16.7% as penetration hits record 67%, CPCA data shows
China’s NEV retail sales totaled 1.084 million in September, down 16.7% year-on-year for a ninth consecutive monthly decline. Read more…
China says EU hybrid trade deal allows export growth from 2025 levels
The commerce ministry said the arrangement allows growth from the 302,000 hybrid vehicles the EU imported from China in 2025. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito plans European expansion next year, report says
Aito has begun EU whole-vehicle type approval work and will showcase 4 SUVs at the Paris Motor Show. Read more…
Chery recalls Omoda 5 in Malaysia after rear axle detachment incident
A 2023 Omoda 5 lost its rear axle while being driven in Malaysia last week. Chery said welds on the rear axle trailing arms may lack sufficient strength. Read more…
Nio reaches 500 swap stations in Guangdong, with over 17 million swaps completed
Guangdong accounts for about 13% of Nio’s cumulative battery swaps in China. Read more…
CATL signs long-term strategic deal with Seres to expand Aito battery capacity
Aito will continue using CATL batteries across its lineup, with total annual capacity set to exceed 20 GWh after a joint project is completed. Read more…
China’s September NEV retail sales fall 12% as month-end surge narrows decline, preliminary CPCA data shows
A sales surge in the final 3 days narrowed the year-on-year decline in NEV retail sales from 20% in the first 27 days. Read more…
Geely Galaxy launches Cruiser 700 to take on BYD, GWM in off-road SUV market
The limited-time price of the Cruiser 700, including a trade-in subsidy, is 169,800 yuan ($25,220), and firm orders exceeded 10,000 units within the first 12 minutes. Read more…
China proposes tighter vehicle design rules, reiterates concealed-handle ban and targets foldable screens
A mandatory national standard already bans fully concealed door handles. The new draft would further link design safety assessments to vehicle approvals. Read more…
