Chery plans to equip its all-electric model Little Ant with a smart driving system based on the Qualcomm 8620 platform, according to local media.
The Little Ant is one of Chery’s least expensive models, currently starting at RMB 59,900 ($8,270) in China.
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BYD teases new electric sedan Qin L EV
The Qin L EV is a mid-size all-electric sedan aimed at a young demographic.
The Qin family is one of BYD’s best-selling models, with 732,252 units sold in 2024.
Avatr launches 2 EV models in Qatar
Avatr has launched the Avatr 11 SUV and Avatr 12 sedan in Qatar, expanding its presence in the Middle East.
Avatr signed a deal with local distributor Alattiya in August 2024 to expand into the Qatari market.
Huawei has sent team of 300 to Avatr for joint car-making, report says
Huawei and Avatr are working together on product definition, user insights, and marketing strategies, according to local media.
Last December, Avatr and Huawei signed an agreement to deepen their strategic cooperation.
IM Motors ships 1st batch of LS6 SUVs to Thailand, local launch to be in Mar
The LS6 has been rebranded as the IM6 in Thailand and will officially go on sale on March 24 at the Thailand auto show.
Last week a report said that the LS6 would be sold under IM Motors’ sister brand MG, under the name MG IM6 in Thailand.
Xiaomi to officially launch SU7 Ultra on Feb 27
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will be officially launched on February 27, and an event will begin at 7 pm Beijing time that day.
The SU7 Ultra is about four times the price of the regular SU7, and is targeting sales of 10,000 units this year.
Chinese battery maker CALB previews doubling net income in 2024
CALB expects its net income to increase by about 80 percent to 100 percent in 2024 compared to 2023 due to growth in business scale and lower costs.
CALB’s power battery installations in China were 36.49 GWh in 2024, up 10.95 percent year-on-year.
Wuling launches 4-door version of its popular Mini EV
The four-door Mini EV starts at RMB 44,800 ($6,180) and has a 205-kilometer CLTC range.
Since its launch in July 2020, the Mini EV family has sold more than 1.5 million units.
Xpeng ships 300 X9 MPVs to Thailand, bringing its highest-priced model to global markets
The X9 MPV is Xpeng’s highest-priced and is seen as a strategic model to help boost gross margins.
Xpeng had showcased the X9 in Hong Kong and Malaysia and plans to launch the MPV in Norway as well.
Leapmotor launches updated T03 compact EV with higher starting price
The updated T03 is offered in two variants with a starting price of RMB 59,900 ($8,270).
A previous variant priced at RMB 49,900 is no longer available.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Smart Driving variants for Bao 5 SUV
Fang Cheng Bao launched the Smart Driving Edition variants for the Bao 5 with a starting price of RMB 239,800 ($33,090).
The two lower-priced ones come with BYD’s God’s Eye C smart driving system, while the other two come with Huawei’s solution.
Zeekr to report Q4 2024 earnings on Mar 20
The Zeekr brand delivered 79,250 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 99.84 percent year-on-year and up 44.08 percent over the third quarter.
On February 14, Zeekr announced the completion of strategic integration transactions with Geely entities, and Lynk & Co had become its indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary.
Nio Onvo’s 2nd model named L90, to be unveiled in Q2
The L90 will be Onvo’s flagship product and is scheduled to debut in the second quarter and hit the market in the third quarter.
The L90 will feature a three-row seating layout and is a large SUV aimed at large families.
Li Auto reportedly to make LiDAR standard on all new models as smart driving race heats up
Li Auto will make LiDAR standard on all new models this year, bringing enhanced smart driving capabilities, according to local media.
BYD’s vehicle intelligence strategy has made both traditional car companies and new car-making forces feel threatened.
SAIC announces deal with Huawei to jointly make NEVs
SAIC and Huawei have signed an agreement to collaborate in the areas of product definition, production, supply chain management, and sales and services.
Previous reports said the two would create a new brand with the Chinese name Shangjie, targeting a younger demographic.
BYD Denza starts N9 SUV pre-sales from $62,100
The Denza N9 is a six-seat hybrid SUV that will compete with Li Auto’s Li L9 and Aito’s M9.
It features BYD’s e3 technology and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than four seconds.
CATL, VW sign MOU to deepen partnership
CATL and Volkswagen will jointly develop cost-competitive battery products and cooperate in areas including battery recycling and battery swap. Read more…
Nio to start ET9 deliveries at end of Mar as CEO shares more detailed timeline
William Li said deliveries of the Nio ET9 will begin at the end of March, and invited Huawei’s Richard Yu to experience the model at that time.
Li and Yu had several interactions about the safety features of the ET9.
[Video] Nio shows off ET9’s safety in extreme scenarios as Chinese EV makers race for better tech
Nio showed how the ET9 performs when both the front and rear tires on one side blow out at high speeds in a new video as a response to praise from Huawei’s Richard Yu.
Yu yesterday demonstrated the safety of the Maextro S800 when the front tire blew out at high speed.
CPCA expects China Feb NEV retail at 600,000, down 19% from Jan
Overall passenger car retail sales for February are expected to be around 1.25 million units, up 13.6 percent year-on-year but down 30.3 percent from January.
The Chinese New Year holiday in 2024 was on February 10-17, while this year the holiday was on January 28-February 4.