Omoda unveils Europe-bound 3, rival to the Kia EV3

April 29, 2025

Chery’s Omoda grabs spotlights while the Shanghai Auto Show runs full steam. The brand took veils of one further model that is bound to beThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Omoda 9 SHS is a 450-hp hybrid SUV for a (relatively) low price

April 29, 2025

Omoda, a Chinese group Chery’s sub-brand, is expanding its range with the new flagship Omoda 9 SHS. The mid-sized SUV features a range-extenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO presents Onvo L90 flagship ‘for middle-income families’

April 25, 2025

In Shanghai, Chinese EV carmaker NIO has presented the flagship of its affordable sub-brand Onvo, the L90 large SUV. It’s pretty big, comparThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Denza shows electric Porsche 911 rival at Auto Shanghai 2025

April 24, 2025

Denza, BYD’s more premium-oriented brand, has unveiled a prototype of its latest model at Auto Shanghai: the Denza Z. It’s a two-door sportsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes Vision V previews luxury V-Class successors

April 23, 2025

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its Vision V concept car, an electric van that showcases the future of the V-Class, which will be electrified andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Group presents first AUDI and new ADAS system in Shanghai

April 23, 2025

Volkswagen Group’s premium Audi brand is fighting back with a range of new, more extended versions of its models designed for the Chinese This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen starts new model offensive in China

April 23, 2025

With no less than three concept cars from its three China joint ventures, VW provided a taste of the model offensive that will start in 2025This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL to propel the EV world into cheaper sodium-ion batteries

April 22, 2025

The world leader in EV batteries, Chinese CATL, which provides more than a third of the global needs, announced three innovations for the foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Leapmotor B01 saloon to debut at Auto Shanghai 2025

April 17, 2025

Leapmotor’s upcoming saloon, the B01, has been unveiled through its filing in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s (MIIThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China drastically tightens screws on autonomous driving

April 17, 2025

China, a long time forerunner in autonomous driving features tested on public roads, is tightening the screws on that technology after an acThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely’s cheapest EV gets an update in China

April 16, 2025

The Geely Panda Mini, the Chinese manufacturer’s cheapest electric vehicle, has been updated for 2025 with new exterior and interior stylingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China orders its airlines to stop buying Boeing planes

April 16, 2025

China has ordered its airlines to stop taking further deliveries from Boeing, the US manufacturer that, along with Airbus, ranks as one of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Xpeng X9 luxury electric minivan coming to Europe in 2025

April 16, 2025

Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has unveiled its updated X9 for 2025, a luxury electric minivan with advanced comfort and driver assThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU and China explore price floor deal to replace EV tariffs

April 11, 2025

Will the EU’s punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs soon end? The European Union and China have opened formal talks on setting minimum prices for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s megawatt-charging Han L and Tang L get huge price drop

April 10, 2025

BYD’s newest flagship models, the Han L and Tang L, have gone on sale in China for significantly cheaper than initially presumed. Both modelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL looking at taking control over NIO’s swapping network

April 10, 2025

CATL, the world’s biggest battery maker for the last decade, is looking to take a controlling stake in NIO Power, the battery swapping and fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China’s battle of the megawatt chargers: do we need that?

April 02, 2025

More or less a week after BYD lashed out with the news of its ts new electric car platform, called ‘Super e,’ which promises charging atThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Changan launches presales of its Avatr 06 sedan in China

March 31, 2025

China’s fourth-largest carmaker, state-owned Changan, set foot ashore in Mainz, Germany, last week for the debut of its European introductThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD blasts past Tesla with record sales surge

March 25, 2025

BYD has surpassed Tesla in annual revenue for the first time, cementing its status as the new driving force in the global EV industry. The CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Changan kicks off its European ‘invasion’ with Deepal S07

March 25, 2025

China’s fourth-largest carmaker, state-owned Changan, has set foot ashore in Mainz, Germany, last Friday as the first step in its ‘EuropeaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Magna Steyr likely to build EVs for Xpeng and GAC in Austria

March 21, 2025

Contract builder Magna Steyr, which today still builds cars like the Mercedes G-Class, Toyota GR Supra, and BMW Z4 that share the same platfThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG ready to launch a completely new MG4

March 20, 2025

Surprisingly, SAIC Motor’s daughter MG will launch a completely new version of its MG4 EV. This car sells well overseas but has very low salThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Changan makes first move to Europe with electric Deepal S07

March 17, 2025

Changan, a state-owned Chinese auto manufacturer known for its sub-brands Avatr and Deepal and its joint ventures for domestic production ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese Wanfeng wants to acquire German Volocopter

March 13, 2025

According to communications from Wanfeng to investors, Chinese concern Wanfeng wants to acquire Volocopter, the German maker of flying cabs This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla in freefall: stock tanks as sales crash worldwide

March 12, 2025

Tesla shares tumbled more than 15% on Monday, suffering their worst single-day drop since 2020. The electric vehicle maker is grappling withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr 9X Grand will be the brand’s first hybrid

March 11, 2025

Zeekr, a Chinese conglomerate Geely’s sub-brand, has revealed some winter testing photos of its upcoming flagship SUV. The Zeekr 9X will be This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda launches China-only S7 electric SUV

March 10, 2025

Dongfeng-Honda, the Japanese manufacturer’s Chinese joint venture, has launched the ‘premium’ S7 electric SUV. The first of Honda’s next-genThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Xpeng to debut its updated G9

March 07, 2025

Chinese carmaker Xpeng has started rolling out its highly anticipated 2025 model lineup, and the latest addition is a refreshed version of iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese rush on Toyota’s €14,000 bZ3X electric SUV

March 07, 2025

The world’s number one automaker, Japanese Toyota, is aiming its arrows on the world’s biggest auto market with the bZ3X electric SUV, introThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smartphone giant Xiaomi to sell EVs in Europe from 2027

March 05, 2025

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi’s CEO, William Lu, is currently in Spain, where he told the Chinese press Jiemian that he will tour Europe’s car mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Xpeng updates Tesla Model Y rival G6 for 2025

March 03, 2025

Xpeng, the Chinese electric car manufacturer founded in 2014 and with a presence in Europe, has updated its most popular G6 model. The electThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën launches new Hedmos brand in China

March 03, 2025

Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën, the joint venture between the Chinese and French manufacturers, has launched a new-energy vehicle (NEV) brand in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Li Auto unveils first electric SUV i8

February 26, 2025

Li Auto, the young Chinese car manufacturer that first made headlines with the Li Mega electric minivan, has unveiled its second all-electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lynk & Co 08 PHEV with 200 km EV range to launch in Europe

February 26, 2025

Lynk & Co, the Chinese-Swedish brand now majority-owned by Geely’s daughter Zeekr, is launching the 08 plugin-hybrid compact SUV in seleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Huawei and SAIC partner to launch new EV brand Shangjie

February 18, 2025

Chinese tech giant Huawei and automotive leader SAIC Motor are set to debut their first co-developed electric vehicle under the newly establThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD targets 2027 for first solid-state battery rollout

February 17, 2025

BYD is joining the group of Chinese car makers unveiling their road map towards the commercialization of solid-state batteries. The company This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla kickstarts Shanghai Megafactory for energy storage

February 12, 2025

Tesla has officially commenced production at its newly constructed Megafactory in Shanghai, a new milestone in its rapidly expanding energy This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.