Lei Kang

Maextro's first model is expected to be launched in the first quarter of next year, with JAC currently hoping to build 38 test cars, according to local media.

CATL and BYD continued to hold the top two positions as the world's largest battery makers in the first half of 2024, both increasing their share slightly from January-May.

The Yuan Up is the ninth model BYD has launched in Chile, where the model has been rebranded as the Yuan Pro.

Demand for power batteries in China was steady overall in July, but battery material costs continued to fall, resulting in a slight downward trend in battery cell prices, TrendForce said.

The updated Neta X has a starting price of RMB 89,800 ($12,550), which is 10 percent lower than its predecessor.

The Tank 300 was recently launched in Malaysia and is Great Wall Motor's first luxury off-road SUV there.

July was traditionally a slow production season, while a lack of demand and extreme weather in some regions led to overall weakness in the auto market, according to the CPCA.

The overseas version of the Hyper SSR rolled off the production line on August 1, and the supercar is expected to begin deliveries in Southeast Asia later this month.

Zeekr will deploy Mobileye SuperVision solutions in additional models and next-generation platforms, and expand the coverage of its existing NZP system on highways and urban roads.

The Qin family became the top-selling BYD model in July, dethroning the Song family, which has held the top spot in sales for the past year.