BYD has become Hong Kong’s most popular automotive brand, with 8,531 new vehicles registered from January to November.
The 20,000th vehicle delivered by BYD in Hong Kong was a Denza D9 MPV.
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BMW Mini launches 2026 electric Mini Cooper in China, starting at $21,830
The 2026 electric Mini Cooper features a 51.5-kWh battery pack with a range of up to 456 km.
The single-motor model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds.
Xiaomi EV rumored to launch facelifted SU7 in Q2 2026 at higher price
The updated SU7 is said to see a price increase of RMB 20,000 ($2,840), positioning it to compete with the Tesla Model 3 at nearly identical pricing.
SU7 deliveries declined significantly after YU7 was launched in June, with November shipments falling 45.93 percent year-on-year.
BYD has completed 150,000 km of L3 autonomous driving testing, report says
BYD has worked with Shenzhen transportation authorities to launch a mass-production-ready L3 autonomous driving internal tests in its headquarters city.
BYD was among the first nine companies selected in 2024 for the national pilot program on L3 autonomous driving market access.
Nio faces chip shortage in ES8 production, offers temporary solution
Starting December 22, newly produced ES8 cars will utilize a new temporary solution for the rear-seat entertainment chip to ensure deliveries.
Nio is compensating affected customers and allowing them to switch to the standard solution once the chip shortage eases.
Nio Onvo to launch Violet Edition for L60 on Dec 18, limited to 666 units
This marks one of Nio Inc’s intensively launched new limited-edition models, aimed at expanding marketing reach at lower costs and boosting brand visibility.
The Onvo L60 Violet Edition display vehicles are now available at Onvo stores, with deliveries commencing upon market launch.
BYD launches Tang L large hybrid SUV in Middle East markets
The Tang L, rebranded as the BYD Atto 8 in the Middle East, has been launched in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar, with upcoming launches in the UAE and Bahrain.
BYD has launched nine models in the Middle East, including five PHEVs and four BEVs.
GWM’s Ora sub-brand launches Ora 5 SUV starting at $13,040
The Ora 5 is one of Ora’s major models launched after a long period of silence, set to compete with models including the BYD Yuan Plus and Geely Galaxy E5.
The Ora 5 delivers 150 kW (201 horsepower) and offers a range of up to 580 km.
Nio launches new limited editions for ET5 and ET5 Touring to boost sedan series demand
Nio rolled out new limited editions for the ET5 and ET5 Touring featuring an exclusive purple exterior package, limited to 555 units.
The limited edition ET5 is priced 5.03 percent higher than the base version, while the ET Touring is priced 6.04 percent higher than the base version.
Li Auto obtains L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, report says
Li Auto has secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, its headquarters city, and has been conducting regular road tests.
Xpeng has also secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in its headquarters city of Guangzhou.
Li Auto obtains L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, report says
Li Auto has secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, its headquarters city, and has been conducting regular road tests.
Xpeng has also secured L3 autonomous driving road test permits in its headquarters city of Guangzhou.
Chinese battery startup Deegares hikes prices by 15%
Deegares becomes the first Chinese battery maker to publicly announce a price increase, signaling that higher raw material costs are being passed on to battery production.
Over the past few months, several key battery raw materials have experienced significant price increases.
Seyond gains GAC LiDAR order, advancing efforts to reduce reliance on Nio
The first GAC model equipped with Seyond’s LiDAR products will enter mass production in 2026.
Seyond derived 86.2 percent of its revenue in the first five months of 2025 from Nio.
Seyond gains GAC LiDAR order, advancing efforts to reduce reliance on Nio
The first GAC model equipped with Seyond’s LiDAR products will enter mass production in 2026.
Seyond derived 86.2 percent of its revenue in the first five months of 2025 from Nio.
Xpeng secures L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Guangzhou
Xpeng has obtained L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Guangzhou and commenced routine road testing.
China yesterday issued its first L3 autonomous driving permits for regular passenger vehicles, marking a significant regulatory update.
Huawei-backed Maextro sees 10,000th S800 luxury sedan roll off line
This marks the success of a homegrown Chinese luxury sedan with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($100,540).
In November, monthly deliveries of the Maextro S800 exceeded 2,000 units.
Huawei HIMA launches L3 autonomous driving tests in Shenzhen, report says
The tests aim to validate the safety and product maturity of L3 systems through real-world road conditions and user data, providing evidence for national policy.
Huawei employees participated in the testing using personally purchased 2025 model Aito M9 and Maextro S800 vehicles.
Chinese city suspends Hellobike’s robotaxi operations after collision with pedestrians
Hellobike’s robotaxi service in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, has been temporarily halted following an incident where a robotaxi struck two pedestrians.
Hellobike is a latecomer to China’s robotaxi sector, having formally announced its entry into the field this June.
BYD teases Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV, set to debut in Q1 2026
The Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV will become the new flagship models of BYD’s Ocean series.
BYD’s 15-millionth NEV is about to roll off the production line.
Ford to launch electric Bronco in China on Dec 19
Ford began pre-sales of the electric Bronco in China on November 18, with a starting price of RMB 229,800 ($32,610).
On December 11, Ford saw the first production-ready electric Bronco roll off the assembly line.
