Lei Kang

  • Neta reportedly downsizing directly operated stores, retaining dealer outlets

    Neta is restructuring its channel system and will gradually close down directly-managed stores and retain dealer stores, according to local media.

  • China NEV retail reaches record 1.3 million in Dec while penetration continues to decline

    China's retail penetration of NEVs stood at 49.4 percent in December, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline and the first time since June that the penetration rate has fallen below 50 percent.

  • Mercedes reportedly delays production of all-electric CLA sedan in China due to software issues

    Production of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA in China has been delayed to August from the originally planned April due to issues with software development, according to local media.

  • Zeekr releases more images of 007 GT, says launch planned for Q2

    Zeekr has shared three new images of the Zeekr 007 GT, showing for the first time what the shooting brake model looks like in real life.

  • China NEV retail at record 1.38 million in Dec, preliminary CPCA data show

    China's NEV retail penetration was 52.6 percent in December and 47.97 percent in 2024, according to preliminary CPCA data.

  • Hesai unveils AT1440 LiDAR with 1440 channels at CES 2025

    Hesai has unveiled the AT1440, which it said has the world's highest number of channels for an automotive LiDAR, with a resolution more than 30 times higher than mainstream automotive LiDARs.

  • Li Auto sees 200,000th Li L6 roll off line

    Li Auto launched the Li L6 on April 18, 2024, and the five-seat SUV is its least expensive model.

  • Hongqi launches Tiangong 08 all-electric SUV, priced from $32,730

    The Tiangong 08 is available in single-motor and dual-motor options with a CLTC range of 520 km to 730 km.

  • RoboSense unveils EM4 LiDAR with world's most laser channels

    RoboSense unveiled its new EM4 LiDAR with up to 1,080 laser channels, calling it the world's first LiDAR with more than 1,000 channels.

  • Insurance registrations of major car brands in China in 2024: Nio 205,300, Xiaomi 136,800, Tesla 659,400

    For the full year 2024, Nio had 205,300 insurance registrations in China, ranking 5th among the new car-making brands.