The production base has an annual production capacity of 360,000 units and will be dedicated to producing AUDI brand models.
In addition to the first Audi model, the E5 Sportback, more models will be produced at this facility.
Zeekr to begin pre-sales of 9X large hybrid SUV on Aug 29
Zeekr will begin pre-sales of its large hybrid SUV, the Zeekr 9X, on the first day of the 2025 Chengdu auto show on August 29.
The model is expected to be priced at around RMB 550,000 ($76,910).
BYD exports EVs from Thailand plant to Europe for first time
BYD’s Thailand factory has shipped over 900 BYD Dolphin EVs to Europe for the first time, with destinations including the UK, Germany, and Belgium.
This batch of Thailand-made BYD Dolphins was transported via the BYD Zhengzhou car carrier.
Hyundai Inster real world range test
Hyundai has been expanding its electric range in recent years and the compact Inster is certainly among its most popular models. The tiny hatchback with rugged looks is by far the smallest electric model in the company’s portfolio and offers reliable transportation around the city. But how far can it go? Inster targets the urban areas and aims to ease… Read more…
Xiaomi is testing longer version of the SU7
Following the very successful release of its first two models Xiaomi is already plotting its next chapter. Fresh spy shots from China show the company isn’t resting after the launch of its SU7 sedan and the YU7 SUV. Instead, it is developing a new, longer version of the electric sedan. Camouflaged prototypes seen undergoing road tests reveal a vehicle that… Read more…
The Huawei-backed Luxeed updates two of its EVs
Luxeed, the joint venture between Huawei and Chevy just announced updates to two of its EV models – the Luxeed S7 and the Luxeed R7. Luxeed S7 and Luxeed R7 The updated Luxeed S7 sedan and the R7 SUV starting prices are now RMB 229,800 ($32,100) and RMB 249,800 ($35,000). Both models come in three variants – Max, Max+ and… Read more…
Opel drops 2028 all-electric target
German Stellantis brand Opel has revised its drivetrain strategy and pushed back the ambitious goal of selling only battery-electric cars in Europe from 2028. Instead, the manufacturer intends to stick with Stellantis’ “multi-energy” strategy for now. Read more…
Xing Mobility brings new immersion-cooled battery to the IAA
Xing Mobility is presenting its latest ‘Immersio’ series cell-to-pack battery system at IAA Mobility in Munich. The system is being used for the first time in Caterham’s fully electric lightweight sports coupé Project V, which will also be exhibited separately at the trade fair. Read more…
Xpeng gains momentum with record quarter & fresh financing
The Chinese EV maker has reported sharp quarterly revenue growth and reduced losses, while announcing new financing support. Xpeng has also seen a marked increase in overseas shipments of its vehicles. Read more…
Can-Am launches all-electric Outlander ATV for 2026
The Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) brand Can-Am has introduced the 2026 Outlander Electric. The ATV is designed for off-road use by farmers, ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts, combining performance, durability and low-noise operation. Read more…
Shangjie aims for 20,000 monthly sales of debut model, report says
Shangjie aims to sell 20,000 units of the H5 SUV per month and has released a procurement plan for 400,000 units annually based on its future model roadmap.
Next year, the Shangjie brand will launch two new models, one a sedan and the other an SUV.
Leapmotor to launch B10 compact SUV in Europe on Sept 8
In 2025, the Leapmotor B10 will be available in over 20 countries and regions across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America.
Europe will be the core overseas market for the B10, with the SUV priced at 29,900 euros ($34,820) there.
BYD launches Atto 2 compact pure electric SUV in Nepal
Atto 2 — known as Yuan Up in the Chinese domestic market — is BYD’s seventh NEV model launched in Nepal.
On August 6, BYD launched the Atto 1 hatchback in Nepal — known as Seagull in China.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 24: Nio Inc 7,571, Tesla 10,300, Xiaomi 8,200
Onvo’s insurance registrations last week totaled 4,104 units, marking the second-highest on record, up 8.28 percent from the previous week’s 3,790 units.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week decreased by 26.43 percent from the previous week’s 14,000 units.
BYD Yangwang U9 test car sets global EV top speed record at 472.41 km/h
The Yangwang U9’s new top speed surpasses the 391.94 km/h it achieved last October.
Earlier this month, Yangwang filed a new version of the U9 with peak motor power 2.3 times that of the current production model.
CarbonScape pioneers a process to produce graphite locally from forestry byproducts
Cracking the carbon code Graphite, a crystalline form of carbon, is a critical ingredient in EV battery anodes, but it comes with some baggage. Most graphite is made from fossil fuels, and what’s worse, the vast majority of it comes from China, and establishing reliable sources of supply elsewhere is a long and complicated process…. Read more…
EV Minivans! VW ID.Buzz, Lucid Gravity expand electrics into family van territory
One’s a retro icon, electrified, the other’s a fast, sleek luxury seven-seater—but they both qualify as minivans if you squint. Remember minivans? The hugely practical family vehicles with three rows of seats, superb cabin access, sliding side doors, and features like hidden floor compartments and vanishing third rows? They hit their height of popularity in… Read more…
Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss defies expectations in real-world range test
Electric trucks often present buyers with a tough choice: do you want rugged off-road looks, or do you want maximum driving range? The theory is that you can’t have both. Chunky all-terrain tires and lifted suspensions might be great for tackling trails, but are terrible for efficiency. Cue Chevrolet, which seems to think it has cracked the code with its… Read more…
Mercedes-AMG GT XX breaks 25 EV endurance records
The biggest complaints about electric cars seem to center on two things: how far they can go and how long they take to recharge. A cross-country trip in an EV often involves more planning than a military operation, with long stops at charging stations. Mercedes-AMG, however, just took a sledgehammer to that narrative with its GT XX concept, a vehicle… Read more…
Skoda gives us the tiniest glimpse at the Vision O’s interior
Skoda started teasing its upcoming Vision O concept at the beginning of this month, and then released a short video ten days ago. Today it’s back with another video, and this one gives us the tiniest possible glimpse at the concept car’s interior. The Vision O is what the next all-electric Octavia will be based on, so this is an… Read more…
