Phate Zhang
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BYD mulls expanding India operations as orders surge, report says
Strong demand is prompting BYD to reassess ways to deploy more vehicles in India, where dealers currently have hundreds of bookings, according to Bloomberg.
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Nio rolls out major update to NWM driver assist software in China, delivering more human-like driving experience
This marks Nio's second major update to its NWM driver assist software since May 2025.
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South Africa considers tariffs on vehicles from China and India
South Africa is considering imposing tariffs of up to 50% on vehicles from China and India, as policymakers said that imported goods are harming domestic manufacturing.
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BYD begins construction of Vietnam battery plant in partnership with local automaker
The battery plant involves a total investment of $130 million, with a combined annual capacity of 6 GWh across two phases.
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Nio brings in former Alibaba exec as part of efforts to ramp up AI push
Yang Sheng, a former algorithm expert at Alibaba's DAMO Academy, has joined Nio for research on cutting-edge architecture and algorithm.
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Chery's Rely brand launches R08 EV to tap China's electric pickup market
The R08 EV starts at RMB 127,800 ($18,370) and is Rely's first pure-electric pickup.
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BYD's European registrations surge 270% in 2025 while Tesla slips 27%
BYD achieved over 200% year-on-year growth in Europe during most months of 2025, whereas Tesla saw declines in every single month.
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Rising metal and memory prices weigh on China's EV industry, analysts say
If all cost increases are borne by automakers, they could completely erode profit margins, UBS said.
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Li Auto reaches 30,000th delivery of Mega electric MPV
Li Mega saw strong sales performance in the third quarter of 2025, but the momentum halted following a fire incident and subsequent recall in late October.
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Nio opens 1st distributor store in Hungary as European expansion continues
Nio currently offers the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and ES8 in Hungary.









