Phate Zhang

  • A voice command glitch is plunging Chinese EVs into darkness

    A traffic accident caused by misinterpreted voice commands has exposed potential safety hazards in EV models pursuing minimalist design and smart features.

  • Li Auto rolls out profit-sharing for store managers to revive sales

    Li Auto has introduced a store profit-sharing program to incentivize sales outlet managers and address intensifying domestic market competition.

  • Xiaomi pressured to recall 370,000 EVs over door handle safety hazard

    An influential Chinese media outlet has publicly called on Xiaomi to recall the first-generation SU7 to address a door handle safety hazard.

  • Nio surpasses 70,000 deliveries for 3rd-gen ES8 SUV

    The milestone comes less than a month after the model surpassed 60,000 deliveries on February 1.

  • Nio inks Bosch deal during German Chancellor's China visit

    Nio and Bosch will collaborate in areas including steer-by-wire chassis, battery management systems, powertrain systems, and autonomous driving perception modules.

  • Stellantis mulls adopting Leapmotor's EV tech for European models to cut costs, report says

    The move would mark the first time a major Western automaker relies on a Chinese company's vehicle architecture and software to support European models.

  • Nio confirms its chip unit secures $330 million in 1st-round funding

    Several Chinese investors will inject RMB 2.257 billion ($330 million) into Nio's chip business, valuing the operation at about RMB 8.27 billion.

  • Nio chip unit reportedly raises over $290 million in 1st funding round

    This brings the post-investment valuation of Nio's chip unit to nearly RMB 10 billion.

  • Nio nears 70,000th delivery of 3rd-gen ES8 as premium SUV momentum continues

    Nio crossed the 60,000-unit delivery milestone for its third-generation ES8 just on February 1.

  • Tesla extends 7-year car loans in China again as over 10 EV makers join price war alternative

    This marks Tesla's second extension of its 7-year low-interest financing plan this year, following its unconventional launch of the promotion on January 6.