Phate Zhang

  • China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 11: Nio 3,300, Tesla 15,500, Xiaomi 3,500, BYD 75,800

    Li Auto had 11,100 insurance registrations last week, Zeekr 3,400, Leapmotor 5,400 and Aito 3,900.

  • GM reportedly cuts jobs in China as sales decline

    In the January-July period of this year, SAIC-GM sold 240,579 vehicles, down 55.14 percent from a year earlier.

  • Tesla Model Y ranks No. 1 in BEV wholesale in China in Jan-Jul

    The Model Y ranked first among BEV models in China with wholesale sales of 298,384 units in January-July 2024, with the BYD Seagull coming in second with 227,2934 units.

  • Neta starts pre-sales of Neta S shooting brake with starting price of $24,520

    Neta is offering three EREV variants of the Neta S shooting brake with a CLTC battery range of 300 kilometers in pre-sales. Its BEV variants will be available at a later date.

  • Zeekr to start building showrooms in Japan in Q4 for local market entry in 2025

    Zeekr will begin building showrooms in Japan in the fourth quarter of this year and plans to start selling and delivering vehicles there in 2025.

  • Avatr to unveil limited-edition model Avatr 012 on Aug 20

    The Avatr 012 is expected to be based on the Avatr 12 electric sedan to target fashion-conscious potential customers.

  • Xpeng's AI robot can complete reservation for Mona M03, video shows

    A video shared by Xpeng's CEO shows that the company's AI robot can complete the entire process of booking the Mona M03, except for payment.

  • Zeekr to launch new models on Aug 13, refreshed 001 and 007 expected

    A Zeekr poster hints that the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and the Zeekr 007 sedan will get the 2025 model year updates, both just about half a year after the launch of their predecessors.

  • BYD launches Sealion 6 DM-i hybrid SUV in Thailand

    Previously BYD's available models in Thailand were three BEVs -- Dolphin, Sealion and Atto 3.

  • CATL opens 1st experience center to showcase EV models powered by its batteries

    CATL's first experience center opened today, bringing together nearly 100 models from about 50 automotive brands it ramps up its engagement with consumers.