Lei Kang

  • GAC Toyota launches bZ7 electric sedan with Huawei tech to boost China sales

    The Toyota bZ7, the second model developed primarily by a local Chinese team, starts at 147,800 yuan ($21,380) after limited-time incentives.

  • Wuling launches fifth-gen Hongguang Mini EV to defend market share

    The fifth-generation Hongguang Mini EV starts at 42,800 yuan ($6,190) after trade-in subsidies.

  • Xpeng enters Mexico with G6 and G9 SUVs to accelerate global push

    Xpeng will focus on core markets including Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia in Latin America in 2026, aiming for full regional coverage by 2028.

  • IM Motors starts pre-sales of LS8 EREV SUV with 430 km pure electric range

    The LS8 secured over 10,000 initial orders within 45 minutes of opening for pre-sales.

  • Leapmotor launches A10 SUV with LiDAR for under $13,000

    The A10 is Leapmotor's first global model built on its new A platform, named B03X in overseas markets.

  • Pony AI partners with Uber and Verne to launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Croatia

    The three companies plan to scale the commercial robotaxi fleet to thousands of vehicles over the next few years.

  • Mercedes puts Zhipu AI model in new Maybach to woo Chinese buyers

    Mercedes becomes the first auto brand to apply a multimodal AI model in its rear-seat entertainment system.

  • Nio ES9 spied undisguised ahead of Apr 9 debut

    Undisguised spy shots of the Nio ES9 have emerged ahead of its April 9 tech event, showcasing the massive size of the SUV.

  • Xiaomi's EV and AI unit posts 1st annual profit as revenue triples

    Xiaomi's EV and AI segment posted its first annual operating profit of 900 million yuan in 2025.

  • BYD registrations jump 162% in Europe, beating Tesla again

    BYD's new car registrations in Europe reached 17,954 units in February, narrowly surpassing Tesla's 17,664 units once again.