Tesla is sagging. General Motors is crushing it. And everybody else is somewhere in between. Lire la suite…
The EV Winners And Losers In 2025’s Rollercoaster First Half
China’s Government Wants To Hit The Brakes On EV Overinvestment
China is worried about overcapacity. Even President Xi Jinping was critical, asking if every province needed to invest in EVs. Lire la suite…
Buick teases Electra L7 extended-range sedan in China
The Buick Electra L7 measures 5,032 mm in length and targets the premium sedan market priced at the RMB 300,000 ($41,790) level.
Buick is the latest automaker to adopt extended-range technology in the Chinese market, following several other international automakers that have already announced similar plans.
Huawei-backed Maextro S800 luxury sedan secures over 8,000 orders 50 days after launch
The Maextro S800 is a luxury sedan co-developed by Huawei and JAC, with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($98,600).
Its highest-priced variant will be affected by China’s latest luxury car consumption tax.
Buick teases Electra L7 extended-range sedan in China
The Buick Electra L7 measures 5,032 mm in length and targets the premium sedan market priced at the RMB 300,000 ($41,790) level.
Buick is the latest automaker to adopt extended-range technology in the Chinese market, following several other international automakers that have already announced similar plans.
Dongfeng M-Hero begins pre-sales of M817 off-road SUV featuring Huawei tech
The M817 is the first result of the strategic partnership between M-Hero and Huawei, featuring the ADS 4 assisted driving system and HarmonyOS cockpit.
The M817’s pre-sales starting price is RMB 329,900 ($45,950).
Geely Galaxy adds 2 lower-priced variants to A7 hybrid sedan ahead of Aug launch
The Geely Galaxy A7’s pre-sales starting price has been lowered to RMB 97,800 ($13,620), with the official launch set for August.
Deutsche Bank expects the A7’s monthly sales to exceed 10,000 units, competing with the BYD Qin L DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i.
BYD reaches 60,000 deliveries in Australia with 8,156 units sold in Jun
The BYD Shark 6 pickup truck sold 10,424 units in Australia in the first half of the year, accounting for 45 percent of BYD’s local sales during the same period.
BYD expects its delivery volume in Australia to exceed 40,000 units for the full year of 2025.
Dongfeng M-Hero begins pre-sales of M817 off-road SUV featuring Huawei tech
The M817 is the first result of the strategic partnership between M-Hero and Huawei, featuring the ADS 4 assisted driving system and HarmonyOS cockpit.
The M817’s pre-sales starting price is RMB 329,900 ($45,950).
Lucid posts yet another sales record in Q2, adds hands-free driving with an update
Lucid Motors, the California-based maker of luxury electric cars, just announced its sixth straight quarter of record-breaking vehicle deliveries. It seems that even in the world of high-end electric vehicles, a good deal goes a long way. For the second quarter of 2025, Lucid delivered 3,309 of its premium EVs. While that number might seem small compared to industry giants,… Read more…
Xpeng working on hybrid version of G6 SUV, spy photos show
A heavily camouflaged vehicle, apparently a G6, was spotted refueling at a gas station.
Xpeng will offer both powertrain options for the majority of its upcoming models, significantly expanding its addressable market.
Lucid posts yet another sales record in Q2, adds hands-free driving with an update
Lucid Motors, the California-based maker of luxury electric cars, just announced its sixth straight quarter of record-breaking vehicle deliveries. It seems that even in the world of high-end electric vehicles, a good deal goes a long way. For the second quarter of 2025, Lucid delivered 3,309 of its premium EVs. While that number might seem small compared to industry giants,… Read more…
Tesla Model 3+ targets record EV range with new battery strategy in China
Tesla is about to introduce a new version of its popular Model 3 sedan in China, designed for one task – to maximize range. Documents filed with Chinese regulators reveal a new trim, badged as the “Model 3+,” which cleverly combines existing components to create what could become the longest-range electric car in Tesla’s entire lineup. Tesla plans to take… Read more…
Leapmotor launches EV purchase grant in the UK
Leapmotor has announced rebates for its T03 and B10 electric SUVs in the UK to cover for the switch in British subsidies. Buyers of Leapmotor’s EVs can save up to £3,750 on the purchase. Read more…
Energica may be saved by investors from Singapore
Rescue may be in sight for the insolvent Italian electric motorbike manufacturer Energica. As part of the legal sales process for Energica, “an offer with a significant deposit has been received from investors in Singapore”, writes the company. Read more…
Lithium metal batteries made usable with integrated flame retardant
A Chinese research team from the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has equipped a lithium metal battery with a flame retardant that can prevent fires caused by overheating. Read more…
Finn orders 5,000 vehicles from MG
The German car subscription provider Finn is expanding its partnership with MG Motor, which has been running since 2021. MG Motor will deliver a total of 5,000 additional vehicles to the mobility service provider in 2025, including electric cars. Read more…
Buick teases Electra L7 extended-range sedan in China
The Buick Electra L7 measures 5,032 mm in length and targets the premium sedan market priced at the RMB 300,000 ($41,790) level.
Buick is the latest automaker to adopt extended-range technology in the Chinese market, following several other international automakers that have already announced similar plans.
China expands luxury car consumption tax coverage
The move is seen as benefiting emerging domestic luxury EV models, while negatively impacting German models that dominate the market.
This marks China’s first inclusion of pure electric vehicles in the scope of consumption tax levies.
Huawei-backed Maextro S800 luxury sedan secures over 8,000 orders 50 days after launch
The Maextro S800 is a luxury sedan co-developed by Huawei and JAC, with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($98,600).
Its highest-priced variant will be affected by China’s latest luxury car consumption tax.
