Buick is offering the Electra L7 EV in three versions, with pre-sales starting price matching that of the extended-range version. Read more…
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CALB responds to ‘banana battery’ fallout with quality overhaul
China’s third-largest battery maker has tightened manufacturing tolerances and given its quality team veto power over batch releases. Read more…
BYD Yangwang launches 4-seat version of flagship U8L SUV at about $215,000
The full-size executive flagship SUV starts at 1,458,000 yuan ($214,740). Read more…
Freelander 8 pre-sales event rescheduled as strong typhoon approaches east China
The pre-sales event for the Freelander 8 has been rescheduled from the originally planned August 10 to August 14, out of consideration for safety. Read more…
Li Auto launches cheaper entry version of i8 in bid to revive electric SUV sales
The Li i8 Rear-Drive Long Range starts at 309,800 yuan ($45,630), 30,000 yuan below the all-wheel-drive version. Read more…
Huawei-backed Maextro launches 2 luxury MPVs to take on Toyota Alphard, Lexus LM
The Maextro V680 starts at 648,000 yuan ($95,450), while the V800 is priced from 766,000 yuan to 1.016 million yuan. Read more…
Huawei-backed Stelato starts pre-sales of G9 off-road SUV
The Stelato G9 has a starting pre-sales price of 439,800 yuan ($64,780) and received 5,100 pre-orders within the first 2 hours. Read more…
China’s July NEV retail sales fall 2% to 970,000, preliminary CPCA data shows
NEV retail penetration rose to a record high of 64.4% as sales decline narrows. Read more…
Basketball legend Yao Ming takes delivery of Nio ES9 after 2 months
Yao locked in his order on the night the ES9 was launched, but was a few minutes slower than the quickest buyers. Read more…
Xiaomi Sky Nomad pre-orders estimated at over 100,000, aiding its annual delivery goal
Xiaomi Sky Nomad’s two EREV SUVs have generally received 200 to 300 intent-deposit orders per store, according to a local media report. Read more…
BYD’s first Brazil-built plug-in hybrid goes on sale, running on gasoline, ethanol or electricity
The BYD Song Pro Super-Hibrido Flex Fuel is launched in Brazil and could eventually be sold in markets including India. Read more…
SAIC, GM extend China joint venture by 20 years to 2047
The SAIC-GM joint venture plans to launch at least 30 NEV models by 2030, with the Buick Electra L7 to be exported overseas for the first time in October. Read more…
China’s sodium-ion push widens with first electric mining truck delivery
Hina Battery and Shaanxi Tonly Heavy Industries jointly developed the mining truck, which carries a 676-kWh sodium-ion battery system. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao tops 500,000 cumulative sales in under 3 years
Fang Cheng Bao sold 41,213 vehicles in July, up 190.6% year-on-year, with an average transaction price of over 223,000 yuan ($32,850). Read more…
Global ESS battery market share in H1 2026: CATL at 27.1% as non-China markets overtake China
Global ESS shipments rose 71% year-on-year to 461.3 GWh in the first half, with China’s share falling to 43.9% from 50.5 percent. Read more…
China sets unified safety baseline for L3, L4 autonomous driving
The standard requires autonomous driving systems to be at least as safe as a competent and attentive driver performing the dynamic driving task. Read more…
Tesla China’s July wholesale sales at 93,579 units, highest so far this year
Tesla China’s July wholesale sales rose 37.85% year-on-year, marking the ninth consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Read more…
CPCA sees China’s July NEV wholesale up 23% as fuel prices climb
CPCA estimates China’s July NEV wholesales at about 1.47 million units, with year-on-year growth hitting its highest level so far in 2026. Read more…
Xpeng sets August 24 for Q2 earnings after 65% sequential jump in deliveries
Xpeng delivered 103,295 vehicles in the second quarter, within its earlier guidance range of 100,000 to 106,000 units. Read more…
BYD Racco tops 700 orders in first week in Japan, report says
Registrations of the Racco were 125 units in July, with BYD saying most of those were demo cars for dealerships. Read more…
