Lei Kang

  • CPCA expects China's April NEV retail sales to edge up to 860,000 units

    China's April NEV retail penetration rate is expected to rise above 60% for the first time, with NEVs rebounding as the broader auto market continues to decline.

  • Reborn Freelander brand names first model Freelander 8, releases official images

    The revived Freelander brand from Chery and Jaguar Land Rover released official images of its first production model, officially named the Freelander 8.

  • Leapmotor bets on strong orders and new models to reach 1 million deliveries

    Leapmotor's overseas sales now account for over 36%, with a target to reach 60%.

  • Li Auto to officially launch L9 Livis flagship SUV with in-house developed chip on May 15

    Li L9 Livis is equipped with two in-house developed 5nm M100 smart driving chips, delivering 2,560 TOPS of computing power.

  • Buick officially launches Electra E7 hybrid SUV in China to capture mainstream market

    The Electra E7 boasts a combined range of up to 1,630 km, with a post-incentive starting price of 154,900 yuan ($22,660).

  • Tesla says efforts underway to launch FSD in China as soon as possible

    Tesla said it is working to launch FSD in the Chinese market as soon as possible, following regulatory approval in the Netherlands.

  • RoboSense releases image-grade SPAD-SoC platform as LiDAR competition heats up

    RoboSense launched the Eocene architecture and two flagship chips, attempting to consolidate its dominant position through chip-level technological advantages.

  • China Apr 1-19 NEV retail sales fall 14% as buyers await auto show

    China NEV retail sales came in at 387,000 units during April 1-19, down 14% year-on-year and down 5% sequentially.

  • Nio Onvo launches updated L90 with in-house developed chip and unchanged price

    The 2026 Onvo L90 has a starting price of 265,800 yuan ($39,000) including the battery pack, with deliveries beginning on May 9.

  • DeepWay expands pre-IPO round past $310 million as global funds back freight robot push

    DeepWay has expanded pre-IPO funding round, bringing the total raised in latest round to over $310 million.