Phate Zhang

  • VW's first model with Xpeng ID.UNYX 08 starts pre-sales in China

    Volkswagen's ID.UNYX 08 started pre-sales in China at 239,900 yuan ($34,720), with an official launch expected in the first half of the year.

  • Pony AI posts first quarterly profit, targets 3,000 robotaxis globally this year

    Pony AI's fourth-quarter net income reached $75.5 million, primarily driven by an investment gain.

  • Skoda to end China sales in 2026 after failing to keep pace with EV shift

    Skoda's deliveries plunged to just 15,000 vehicles last year, down from a historical peak of over 300,000 in earlier years.

  • Audi begins pre-sales of A6L e-tron with Huawei driver-assist system in China

    The A6L e-tron starts at 313,000 yuan ($45,340) in pre-sales in China and is equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS.

  • RoboSense posts 1st quarterly profit as robotics LiDAR sales surge

    RoboSense reported a net profit of 103.7 million yuan ($15 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking its first-ever profitable quarter.

  • BAIC details sodium battery with 450-km range

    BAIC said that its sodium-ion battery offers a range of 450 kilometers and supports 4C fast charging.

  • Xpeng previews 2026 Mona M03, bringing 750 TOPS computing power to sub-$20,000 EV market

    Xpeng will equip its lowest-priced model with its in-house developed Turing AI chip for the first time, supporting all-scenario assisted driving capabilities.

  • Nio officially launches Firefly EV in Thailand, debuts at Bangkok auto show

    The right-hand drive version of the Firefly EV has been officially launched in Thailand, priced at 799,000 baht ($24,460).

  • Li Auto launches 1st share buyback after prolonged stock slump

    Li Auto unveiled a $1 billion share repurchase program, marking its first buyback since its US listing in July 2020.

  • Hesai posts 1st full-year profit as LiDAR shipments triple

    Hesai achieved a net income of 435.9 million yuan ($62.3 million) in 2025, marking its first full-year profitability.