FSD's China entry could come later than Tesla's projected Q1 2025, report hints
Tesla said last month that it expected to launch FSD in China in the first quarter of 2025, but people familiar said the rollout progress is not expected to mirror the speed as it planned, according to China Daily.
GAC Aion makes entry into Vietnam with 2 models
GAC Aion launched the Aion Y Plus and Aion ES in Vietnam on October 15 and delivered the vehicles to the first local owners.
Deutsche Bank expects Xpeng P7+ sales to average 6,000 units per month
Deutsche Bank also expects Xpeng to launch six products in 2025 and an additional four new products in 2026.
Leapmotor reaches milestone of 500,000th production car off line
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor saw its 500,000th production vehicle roll off the assembly line, as its growth accelerated significantly this year.
Apple secretly worked with BYD on EV battery before dropping car project, report says
Apple and BYD worked together around 2017 to develop a battery system using LFP cells, a technology designed to last longer and be safer than typical EV batteries at the time, according to Bloomberg.
China NEV retail at 408,000 in Oct 1-13, up 8% from same period last month
China's NEV retail penetration rate was 49.57 percent in the October 1-13 period, and 45.98 percent year-to-date.
BYD launches Sealion 07 EV in Europe, showcases multiple models at Paris auto show
The Sealion 07 EV, renamed Sealion 7 in Europe, is expected to be delivered to the first European customers by the end of this year.
Zeekr enters Australian market with launch of Zeekr X electric SUV
Zeekr officially entered the Australian market with the launch of the Zeekr X in Australia on October 15, and gave the Zeekr 009 MPV its local debut.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Oct 13: Nio 4,700, Tesla 8,500, Xiaomi 4,600, BYD 106,200
Li Auto saw 13,400 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 3,900, Zeekr 5,500, Leapmotor 8,700 and Aito 7,100.
Zeekr to formally launch Mix on Oct 23 in new effort aimed at families
Zeekr will officially launch the five-seat Zeekr Mix on October 23, aiming to create a new mobility lifestyle for families.
