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  • Xpeng launches updated X9 electric MPV at lower price to boost premium sales

    The 2026 Xpeng X9 electric MPV has a starting price 14% lower than its predecessor, highlighting its aggressive pricing strategy.

  • Gotion finalizes design for 2-GWh solid-state battery line

    Gotion is accelerating the commercialization of its next-generation batteries, with the design work for its 2-GWh all-solid-state battery line now largely complete.

  • Xiaomi deploys humanoid robots in EV factory for auto assembly

    Xiaomi's humanoid robot successfully operated autonomously for 3 consecutive hours at a self-tapping nut assembly station in its EV factory.

  • Autonomous driving firm Pony AI hits unit profitability in 2nd Chinese city

    Pony AI's seventh-generation robotaxi achieved unit economics breakeven in Shenzhen, with an average of 23 daily orders per vehicle.

  • Geely posts sales growth during holiday lull as exports surge 138% to record

    Geely Auto's February sales grew about 1% to 206,160 units, with record exports serving as the core growth engine.

  • Flagship ES8 SUV accounts for over half of Nio's Feb deliveries

    The ES8 delivered 11,260 units in February. Nio introduced purchase tax subsidies for the SUV to boost spring demand.

  • Chinese robotaxi firms halt Dubai operations amid Middle East conflict

    Both Baidu's Apollo Go and WeRide have halted operations of their robotaxi fleets in Dubai.

  • Nio reports 20,797 deliveries in Feb, extends promotions to boost spring sales

    The Nio main brand delivered 15,159 vehicles in February, representing a 65.80% year-on-year increase.

  • Xpeng sees deliveries drop 50% amid holiday lull

    Xpeng delivered 15,256 vehicles in February, marking a 49.90% year-on-year decline and a 23.76% month-on-month decrease.

  • Nio extends 7-year auto loans and adds tax perks to boost Mar sales

    The Nio main brand extended its 7-year low-interest financing plan through the end of March, while its Onvo sub-brand additionally introduced purchase tax subsidies.