The 2026 Beijing auto show has opened its media registration system, with the online window remaining open until 12 pm on April 25.
April 24 and 25 are designated as press days, exclusively hosting domestic and foreign journalists.
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Xpeng launches updated Mona M03 as it seeks to maintain sales momentum
The updated Mona M03 maintains its starting price of 119,800 yuan ($17,380) and features the Turing AI chip in higher-trim versions.
Xpeng aims to boost profit margins through hardware and software bundling.
Tesla Q1 global deliveries miss expectations despite China sales rebound
Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles globally in the first quarter, with Tesla China contributing 60%.
Tesla China’s first-quarter wholesale deliveries were pushed up to 213,398 vehicles, representing a 23.53% increase from a year earlier.
BYD launches first overseas SkyRail project with Brazil monorail
The SkyRail route developed by BYD for Sao Paulo has begun operations, marking the launch of its first overseas rail transit project.
The launch of this infrastructure project comes as BYD seeks to significantly boost its overseas NEV sales in 2026.
China Mar NEV wholesale sales rebound 55% from Feb, CPCA estimates show
CPCA estimated China’s passenger NEV wholesale sales reached 1.12 million units in March, with BYD topping all automakers and Tesla ranking third.
Surging domestic fuel prices boosted NEV penetration, CPCA said.
Leapmotor founder boosts stake again in fifth purchase over two years
Leapmotor’s founder bought about HK$230 million worth of company shares, marking management’s fifth stake increase in two years.
Total share purchases by the Leapmotor founder since 2024 have reached about HK$1.2 billion.
Zeekr starts pre-sales of updated 007 series with up to 905 km range
The updated Zeekr 007 and Zeekr 007 GT are scheduled to officially launch on April 10.
They support up to 6C fast charging, capable of charging from 10% to 80% in about 10 minutes.
Nio Onvo to launch updated L90 SUV with LiDAR later this month
The 2026 model of the Onvo L90 will be released in late April, adding a flagship smart driving version equipped with LiDAR.
Onvo delivered 6,877 new cars in March, with the L90 contributing 3,360 units.
Nio ES8 deliveries reach 16,255 in Mar, purchase incentives extended
The ES8 contributed 45.81% of Nio Inc’s March deliveries and 54.14% of its first-quarter deliveries.
Nio continues to offer purchase perks for the ES8 in April similar to March, retaining a limited-time purchase tax subsidy of 10,000 yuan.
Xiaomi brings in Tesla veterans to strengthen retail and manufacturing operations
Former Tesla China general manager Kong Yanshuang has joined Xiaomi EV, while another veteran with Giga Shanghai management experience is also set to join.
Xiaomi is bringing in Tesla veterans to bolster retail and channel management amid slowing delivery growth.
Geely Mar sales hold steady as exports surge 120%
Geely March sales flat year-on-year at 233,031 units, with exports surging 120% as the core driver.
Geely Galaxy remains weak, while the premium Zeekr brand posts a strong performance.
BYD Mar NEV sales rebound to over 300,000 as overseas growth accelerates
BYD sold 300,222 NEVs in March, up 57.85% from February, though down 20.45% year-on-year.
Overseas sales reached 120,083 units in March, jumping 65.12% from a year earlier.
Nio Mar vehicle deliveries hit 35,486 to top quarterly guidance
Nio delivered 35,486 vehicles in March, representing a 136% year-on-year increase, pushing its first-quarter total past the company’s guidance.
Nio will kick off an intensive period of new product launches starting this month to maintain sales momentum.
Li Auto delivers 41,053 vehicles in Mar, up 12% year-on-year
Li Auto delivered 41,053 vehicles in March, a 12% increase year-on-year and a 55.38% increase from February. Read more…
WeRide, Grab launch Singapore’s first public robotaxi service
WeRide and Grab have commenced public robotaxi operations in Singapore’s Punggol district.
WeRide’s global autonomous driving footprint has expanded to 12 countries.
Nio shares surge ahead of Mar delivery data and new model launches
Nio’s Hong Kong-traded shares jumped about 10% as of press time.
Nio is set to report its March delivery figures and prepare to update four models on Thursday.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery revive Freelander as independent EV brand, plan 6 new models
Freelander upgraded to standalone brand, to release six EV models over next five years.
Global headquarters established in Shanghai, with deep partnerships forged with Huawei, CATL, and Qualcomm.
Nio to launch 2026 ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5 Touring on Apr 2
These four updated models will feature design upgrades, enhanced configurations, and improved smart driving experiences.
The latest schedule underscores Nio’s tight product launch schedule this year.
Baidu’s Apollo Go starts driverless commercial operations in Dubai
Apollo Go launched fully driverless commercial operations in Dubai as planned, following a brief suspension of its UAE operations earlier this month due to regional conflict.
Apollo Go is now the first and only one-stop platform offering driverless services in Dubai.
Lynk & Co names first wagon 07 GT ahead of 2026 launch
Lynk & Co is entering a new segment with the 07 GT.
The new model comes as sister brand Zeekr prepares to update two shooting brake-style vehicles.
