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  • Li Auto CEO reaffirms AI focus in internal meeting amid sluggish sales

    But employees are more eager to hear about plans to reverse the sales slump.

  • Porsche plans to reduce its dealerships in China by 30% in 2026

    Porsche aims to cut its dealership network in China from 114 outlets to 80 in 2026.

  • Tesla rolls out insurance subsidy for Model 3 in China amid beefed-up promotion

    Chinese customers purchasing a Model 3 on or before February 28 are eligible for an insurance subsidy of RMB 8,000 ($1,150).

  • BYD aims for 1.3 million overseas sales in 2026

    BYD targets 1.3 million overseas vehicle sales in 2026, representing about 24% growth.

  • China not about to approve Tesla FSD soon, state media report says

    A Chinese government source indicated that China will not approve Tesla's FSD soon, dashing Elon Musk's expectations.

  • Nio Onvo launches new higher-priced special edition variants for L90

    Onvo has launched new special edition variants for the L90 to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Horse, following a similar move for the L60.

  • Short interest in Li Auto surges to record high as firm remains heavily targeted by short sellers

    Li Auto has been the most heavily shorted Chinese automaker since last September.

  • Musk expects Tesla FSD to gain approval in China next month

    Musk anticipates Tesla's FSD will receive approval in China next month, echoing the timeline he mentioned last November.

  • CPCA estimates China Jan NEV retail at 800,000, up 7.5% year-on-year but down 40% sequentially

    January's NEV penetration rate fell to 44.4%, with CPCA anticipating this will mark a cyclical low point.

  • Li Auto to close some stores as part of efficiency drive, report says

    Most of the stores slated for closure were opened during Li Auto's previous aggressive expansion phase.