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  • Nio launches Firefly brand to take on Mini, Smart, 1st model to be launched in Apr 2025

    The first Firefly model made its global debut and began pre-sales in China at RMB 148,800 yuan ($20,390), the same as the discounted electric Mini Cooper.

  • William Li opens X account as Nio prepares to reach more overseas markets

    Nio founder William Li has launched personal accounts on X and YouTube, as the company aims to be in a cumulative 25 global markets in 2025.

  • Xpeng ships 2nd batch of G6 SUVs to Australia, opens 1st local flagship showroom

    By the end of 2025, 20 Xpeng Centers are expected to open in Australia.

  • Xpeng sees P7+ deliveries accelerate as Eve Energy adds battery capacity

    Eve Energy has added one battery cell production line for the P7+ one month after the model's launch, and may add 2 additional ones next month.

  • Next Beijing auto show to be held Apr 24-May 3, 2026

    The date for the next Beijing auto show has been set, with the Shanghai auto show due in about four months.

  • Tesla's former Shanghai plant chief Song Gang to join renewable energy firm Envision, report says

    Song will join Chinese renewable energy group Envision and is set to take on a supply chain management role, according to Reuters.

  • Huawei-Chery joint brand Luxeed adds hybrid variants to R7 SUV

    Luxeed has launched two EREV variants for the R7 with a starting price of RMB 249,800 ($34,230) and deliveries are set to begin on January 5.

  • CATL reportedly mulling HK listing to raise at least $5 billion

    CATL is in talks with potential advisers and a listing in Hong Kong could take place as early as the first half of 2025, according to Bloomberg.

  • Tesla Giga Shanghai to start mass production of facelifted Model Y in Jan, report says

    Tesla's Shanghai factory will begin mass production of the facelifted Model Y next month and is expected to begin deliveries of a six-seat Model Y in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to local media.

  • Firefly's product launch in Europe may be 1 quarter later than in China, brand chief says

    After launching in China and Europe, Firefly cars may also be available in Southeast Asia and Latin America, but will not enter the US market for now.