Lei Kang

  • China NEV retail at 1.039 million in Sept 1-27, up 9% year-on-year

    In the September 1-27 period, China's total passenger vehicle retail sales reached 1.776 million units, flat compared to the same period last year.

  • Nio begins deliveries of ET9 Horizon Edition

    The ET9 Horizon Edition, priced from RMB 818,000 ($114,900), represents Nio's latest push in exploring the ultra-luxury market.

  • BYD launches Qin L EV sedan in Malaysia

    The Qin L EV has been rebranded as the Seal 6 EV in Malaysia, with a starting price of 100,000 Malaysian ringgit ($23,740).

  • Smart begins pre-sales for #5 EHD hybrid SUV in China

    The Smart #5 EHD marks Smart's first PHEV model, with a pre-sales price set at RMB 189,900 ($26,670).

  • Dongfeng M-Hero launches higher-priced variant for M817 off-road SUV

    The new Max+ variant starts at RMB 369,900 ($51,950) and features CATL's larger-capacity Freevoy Battery.

  • Mazda EZ-60 SUV launched in China, starting at $16,810

    The EZ-60 is a strategic model developed by Mazda for global markets and will be exported to markets outside China next year.

  • BYD Denza starts pre-sales of 5.2-meter N8L SUV, priced from $44,820

    The Denza N8L is a six-seat hybrid SUV capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.

  • Geely Galaxy starts pre-sales of Starshine 6 hybrid sedan, starting at $11,180

    The Starshine 6's discounted pre-sales starting price is RMB 79,800 ($11,180), with official launch set for October.

  • BMW's China venture recalls 7 electric Minis over battery issues

    This marks the second recall of Mini electric vehicles this year due to battery issues.

  • GWM sub-brand Ora unveils Ora 5 SUV in ramped-up EV push

    Launched in 2018, the Ora brand has largely stayed quiet in China's fiercely competitive EV market over the past two years.