Phate Zhang

  • BYD to roll out Datang SUV, Denza Z9GT, and updated Yangwang models on Mar 5

    BYD is attempting to reverse declines with disruptive charging technology and premium models amid six consecutive months of falling sales.

  • Morgan Stanley calls Xpeng VLA 2.0 'a bold leap forward'

    Morgan Stanley believes progressive developments in VLA and physical AI will help convince investors that Xpeng is more than just an auto company.

  • Xpeng launches updated X9 electric MPV at lower price to boost premium sales

    The 2026 Xpeng X9 electric MPV has a starting price 14% lower than its predecessor, highlighting its aggressive pricing strategy.

  • Gotion finalizes design for 2-GWh solid-state battery line

    Gotion is accelerating the commercialization of its next-generation batteries, with the design work for its 2-GWh all-solid-state battery line now largely complete.

  • Xiaomi deploys humanoid robots in EV factory for auto assembly

    Xiaomi's humanoid robot successfully operated autonomously for 3 consecutive hours at a self-tapping nut assembly station in its EV factory.

  • Autonomous driving firm Pony AI hits unit profitability in 2nd Chinese city

    Pony AI's seventh-generation robotaxi achieved unit economics breakeven in Shenzhen, with an average of 23 daily orders per vehicle.

  • Geely posts sales growth during holiday lull as exports surge 138% to record

    Geely Auto's February sales grew about 1% to 206,160 units, with record exports serving as the core growth engine.

  • Flagship ES8 SUV accounts for over half of Nio's Feb deliveries

    The ES8 delivered 11,260 units in February. Nio introduced purchase tax subsidies for the SUV to boost spring demand.

  • Chinese robotaxi firms halt Dubai operations amid Middle East conflict

    Both Baidu's Apollo Go and WeRide have halted operations of their robotaxi fleets in Dubai.

  • Nio reports 20,797 deliveries in Feb, extends promotions to boost spring sales

    The Nio main brand delivered 15,159 vehicles in February, representing a 65.80% year-on-year increase.