BYD has introduced the all-electric Dolphin Mini and Yuan Pro, and the PHEV model Song Pro DM-i in Argentina.
Argentina is a key market for BYD’s regional expansion, the company said.
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GWM Tank launches updated Tank 500 SUV starting at $46,820
The updated Tank 500 secured 12,257 firm orders within two hours of its launch.
The updated Tank 500 starts at RMB 335,000 ($46,820), lower than the RMB 360,000 pre-sales price announced earlier this month.
Li Auto reports flat Q2 net income, weak Q3 guidance
Li Auto’s second quarter net income and revenue both fell short of analyst expectations, with weak guidance signaling continued pain ahead.
It guided for third-quarter vehicle deliveries between 90,000 and 95,000 units, representing a year-on-year decline of 41.1 percent to 37.8 percent.
Leapmotor’s European production to start in Spain in Q3 2026, report says
Leapmotor will first produce the B10 compact SUV at a Stellantis plant in Spain, followed by the B05.
Leapmotor is expected to launch the B10 and B05 in Europe at the IAA Mobility 2025 in September.
Nio to offer limited-time free battery swap service on route to Mount Everest
Nio will provide limited-time free battery swap services for Nio and Onvo owners on the G318 road to Mount Everest, demonstrating that its EVs can go anywhere.
On August 16, Nio completed initial coverage of its battery swap stations along this route.
Li Auto makes key advance in in-house chip, road tests underway on prototype cars, report says
When running tasks for large language models, one Li Auto M100 chip delivers effective computing power equivalent to two Nvidia Thor-U chips.
The M100 is expected to enter mass production and vehicle integration next year. Until then, Li Auto will continue relying on Nvidia and Horizon Robotics.
Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame joins car-making race, first EV to rival Bugatti Veyron
Dreame’s inaugural model will be an ultra-luxury pure-electric vehicle positioned to rival the Bugatti Veyron, slated for a 2027 debut.
Dreame has assembled a nearly 1,000-person automotive team and continues to expand.
Onvo L90 7-seater show cars arriving at stores as deliveries due in about 1 month
The Onvo L90 seven-seater show cars will be open to visitors starting at 10:00 am Beijing time on August 29.
Currently, the L90 being delivered is the six-seat version, with the seven-seat version scheduled to begin deliveries in late September.
Xpeng launches next-gen P7 starting at $30,700
The new P7 lineup consists entirely of Ultra versions, each equipped with three Xpeng-developed Turing chips, delivering an effective computing power of 2,250 TOPS.
Xpeng has radically updated the P7 inside and out, aiming to attract young consumers seeking cutting-edge technologies and fashion.
Xpeng launches next-gen P7 starting at $30,700
The new P7 lineup consists entirely of Ultra versions, each equipped with three Xpeng-developed Turing chips, delivering an effective computing power of 2,250 TOPS.
Xpeng has radically updated the P7 inside and out, aiming to attract young consumers seeking cutting-edge technologies and fashion.
China NEV retail at 727,000 in Aug 1-24, up 6% year-on-year
From August 1 to 24, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 1.285 million units, up 3 percent year-on-year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 56.6 percent from August 1 to 24, and 51.87 percent year-to-date.
BYD to double sales outlets in Cambodia this year as local plant nears production
BYD aims to expand its sales network in Cambodia to 13 showrooms by year-end.
The company’s assembly plant in Cambodia is scheduled to commence production in the fourth quarter, with an annual production capacity of 10,000 NEVs.
Nio Firefly’s 333-unit limited edition variant sold out within 30 hours
The special edition Firefly EV starts at RMB 133,800 ($18,680) including the battery pack, 11.69 percent higher than the base variant.
Analysts project Nio Inc’s August deliveries to reach 32,000 units, with 4,000 being Firefly cars.
Huawei-backed Shangjie H5 secures over 50,000 pre-orders within 18 hours of pre-sales
The Shangjie H5, with a pre-sales starting price of RMB 169,800 ($23,730), is the most affordable model under Huawei’s HIMA business.
The vehicle received over 25,000 pre-orders within the first hour of its pre-sale launch.
Geely Galaxy teases ‘disruptive’ Starshine 6 hybrid sedan
The Starshine 6 is expected to be priced below the discounted starting price of RMB 115,800 ($16,190) for the Starshine 8, which was launched in May.
The Starshine 6 is one of several new models Geely Galaxy has intensively rolled out as the brand has seen robust growth over the past year.
China Aug EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 32,000 units, Tesla 53,000, Xiaomi 34,000
Nio Inc’s new order flow is estimated to be around 57,000 units in August, primarily driven by strong demand for the Onvo L90 SUV.
Monthly deliveries for Nio Inc, Xiaomi EV, Xpeng, and Leapmotor are all expected to hit new highs.
SAIC Audi opens production base for AUDI with 360,000 annual production capacity
The production base has an annual production capacity of 360,000 units and will be dedicated to producing AUDI brand models.
In addition to the first Audi model, the E5 Sportback, more models will be produced at this facility.
Zeekr to begin pre-sales of 9X large hybrid SUV on Aug 29
Zeekr will begin pre-sales of its large hybrid SUV, the Zeekr 9X, on the first day of the 2025 Chengdu auto show on August 29.
The model is expected to be priced at around RMB 550,000 ($76,910).
BYD exports EVs from Thailand plant to Europe for first time
BYD’s Thailand factory has shipped over 900 BYD Dolphin EVs to Europe for the first time, with destinations including the UK, Germany, and Belgium.
This batch of Thailand-made BYD Dolphins was transported via the BYD Zhengzhou car carrier.
Shangjie aims for 20,000 monthly sales of debut model, report says
Shangjie aims to sell 20,000 units of the H5 SUV per month and has released a procurement plan for 400,000 units annually based on its future model roadmap.
Next year, the Shangjie brand will launch two new models, one a sedan and the other an SUV.
