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  • Avatr sues blogger for $1.4 million over drag coefficient drama

    This is by far one of the largest claims by a Chinese automaker against a blogger, as the drag coefficient drama continues.

  • Xpeng announces entry into Italy as it continues European expansion

    Xpeng has now entered over a dozen European markets including Germany, France, and the UK.

  • China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 11: Nio 3,930, Tesla 3,070, Xiaomi 5,180

    Nio Inc, which includes the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, saw 6,060 insurance registrations in China last week, up 18.82 percent from the previous week.

  • Mercedes-Geely JV Smart launches Smart #5 in HK, gives SUV debut in Malaysia

    Smart has expanded its portfolio for the right-hand drive market with the launch of the Smart #5 in Hong Kong and its debut in Malaysia.

  • Automakers' share of China NEV market in Apr: BYD No. 1 with 29.7%, Tesla No. 8 with 3.2%

    Tesla's ranking in China's NEV market fell to No. 8 in April from No. 3 in March, as its local deliveries slipped.

  • Li Auto to report Q1 2025 earnings on May 29

    Li Auto delivered 92,864 vehicles in the first quarter, near the upper end of its guidance range.

  • Xiaomi EV to open its largest Shanghai flagship showroom in Oct

    It will be the largest Xiaomi EV flagship showroom in Shanghai, next to China's largest Tesla Center.

  • Xpeng Apr deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 at 14,210, P7+ 7,392

    The Mona M03 and P7+ sedans continue to be Xpeng's top sellers, though the G6 and also G9 SUVs saw significant sales growth.

  • Nio ET9 delivers 810 units in 1st full month

    The ET9 is Nio's highest-priced model and one of the few luxury sedans built by a Chinese carmaker.

  • CATL to raise up to $4 billion in HK listing, trading to start on May 20

    CATL plans to use about 90 percent of the proceeds for its project in Hungary.