Phate Zhang

  • Nio to launch 2026 ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5 Touring on Apr 2

    These four updated models will feature design upgrades, enhanced configurations, and improved smart driving experiences.

  • Xiaomi EV says Mar deliveries exceeded 20,000, updated SU7 deliveries topped 7,000

    The "exceeded 20,000" phrasing implies Xiaomi EV's March deliveries remained below 30,000 as the SU7 undergoes a model transition.

  • Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis hit by rare mass paralysis in Chinese city

    Industry insiders attribute the disruption to a safety self-check mechanism, echoing a similar stalling incident involving Google's Waymo in the US last year.

  • Baidu Apollo Go, WeRide start driverless commercial operations in Dubai

    Apollo Go launched fully driverless commercial operations in Dubai as planned, following a brief suspension of its UAE operations earlier this month due to regional conflict.

  • Nio to hit 90,000th delivery of third-gen ES8 this week

    A Nio executive teased the upcoming milestone, implying March deliveries of the ES8 approached 20,000 units.

  • Chery launches QQ3 EV with strong initial orders

    Chery said the QQ3 EV secured 56,879 orders roughly two hours after its launch event ended.

  • VW begins pre-sales in China for ID. ERA 9X SUV, its first extended-range model

    The ID. ERA 9X marks Volkswagen's shift toward a technology it once deemed outdated, in response to Chinese consumer preferences.

  • BYD reportedly targets higher 2026 overseas sales of 1.5 million units

    BYD management expressed confidence in achieving 1.5 million vehicle exports in 2026.

  • Xpeng sets Apr 2 launch for 2026 Mona M03 with in-house developed AI chip

    Xpeng will launch the updated Mona M03 on April 2, bringing 750 TOPS of computing power to the sub-$20,000 market for the first time.

  • Nio Firefly hits 50,000 delivery mark in 11 months

    The milestone implies Firefly has delivered more than 5,100 cars so far this month.