Lei Kang

  • Auto influencer ordered to pay hefty damages to BYD in landmark defamation ruling

    BYD won second-instance judgment against a prominent auto blogger, securing 2 million yuan ($293,510) in damages.

  • Nio ES8 selected as official vehicle for 2026 APEC trade meeting

    The move is expected to further elevate Nio ES8's brand image in the premium executive market.

  • Li Auto shares plunge in Hong Kong after updated L9 SUV launch

    Li Auto tumbles 13% in Hong Kong on a muted market response to its newly updated Li L9 model.

  • Nio's third-gen ES8 deliveries approach 110,000 units

    A Nio executive revealed the upcoming milestone, implying ES8 monthly deliveries are on track to exceed 10,000 units again in May.

  • BYD Denza hits 500,000-vehicle production milestone with N9 flash charging edition

    The Denza N9 flash charging edition will be officially launched on May 18.

  • BYD sees monthly sales climbing on battery capacity ramp-up

    BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu said current battery capacity is tight as several key models enter the ramp-up phase.

  • Huawei HIMA alliance adds Luxeed V9 MPV to growing EV lineup

    The Luxeed V9 starts at 389,800 yuan ($57,290), marking the first MPV model under Huawei's HIMA alliance.

  • SAIC Audi reportedly to drop fuel cars as German carmaker reshuffles China JVs

    Audi may redefine the roles of its dual joint ventures in China, with FAW Audi focusing on the four-ring brand and fuel cars, while SAIC Audi concentrates on the AUDI brand.

  • China's early May NEV sales rebound from April lows despite yearly drop

    China NEV retail sales rose 27% sequentially in the first 10 days of May, indicating recovering demand following the Beijing Auto Show and Labor Day holiday.

  • China auto exports seen topping 10 million units as global lead widens

    China's auto exports reached 3.13 million units from January to April, up 61.5% year-on-year.