Lei Kang

  • China NEV retail sales drop 24% in first week of Apr amid weak demand

    The broader passenger vehicle market also faced downward pressure in early April, with first-week retail sales sliding 29% year-on-year.

  • BYD's luxury brand Yangwang to debut U8L four-seat version at Beijing Auto Show

    Yangwang's sales chief revealed the plan, hinting that the U8L four-seat version will have a higher price tag than the six-seat version.

  • Geely Galaxy teases A7 EV sedan, expanding pure electric lineup

    The A7 EV measures 4,935 mm in length, and offers up to 550 km of battery range.

  • CATL taps Zijin founder for mining expansion

    CATL has tapped Chen Jinghe, founder and former chairman of Zijin Mining, as an adviser for its mining business.

  • VW to launch ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV in China on Apr 16

    The ID. UNYX 08 is the first model jointly developed by Volkswagen and Xpeng.

  • Global EV battery market share in Jan-Feb 2026: CATL 42.1%, BYD 13.4%

    CATL and BYD held a combined 55.5% of the global market in Jan-Feb, down from 59.0% in January.

  • Geely Galaxy to begin pre-sales of M7 hybrid SUV on Apr 9, boasting 1,730-km range

    The M7, the second SUV in the Geely Galaxy M series, is expected to target the 100,000 yuan ($14,530) to 150,000 yuan price segment.

  • Zeekr to launch 8X hybrid SUV on Apr 17 with immediate deliveries

    The Zeekr 8X began pre-sales last month, with a starting price set at 376,800 yuan ($54,760).

  • China Mar NEV retail sales fall 21% year-on-year, CPCA preliminary data shows

    China passenger NEV retail sales stood at 784,000 units in March, down 21% year-on-year but up 69% from February.

  • Geely-backed eVTOL maker Aerofugia begins pre-IPO tutoring for China's A-share listing

    Aerofugia has signed tutoring agreement to prepare for Shanghai IPO.