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  • Huawei-backed Shangjie previews Z7 sedan in contest with Xiaomi

    Shangjie shared the first image of its Z7 sedan, hinting it will compete with Xiaomi's revamped SU7.

  • Nio launches new limited-edition ET9 to mark its 1 million car production milestone

    The ET9 limited edition starts at RMB 818,000 ($117,070) with only 9 units available.

  • Xpeng to also launch updated G6 and G9 on Jan 8, besides updated P7+ and G7 EREV

    Xpeng hinted the updated G6 and G9 SUVs will adopt its in-house developed Turing AI chip.

  • Xiaomi EV begins pre-sales for updated SU7: Priced higher, offers up to 902 km range

    The updated SU7 boasts a CLTC range of up to 902 km, making it one of the longest-range EVs in China.

  • Xiaomi EV to launch SU7's 1st update in Apr, pre-sales begin today

    The updated SU7 sedan will come standard with LiDAR and achieve a major breakthrough in range, Xiaomi's founder said.

  • Nio flags potential cost pressures from memory chips

    "Potential cost pressures this year are quite significant. The biggest cost pressure isn't raw materials, but memory chips," said William Li.

  • Nio Firefly right-hand drive model to debut in Singapore on Jan 8

    The right-hand drive Firefly EV will go on sale in Singapore around the 2026 Chinese New Year in February.

  • BYD officially removes Song Plus from Ocean lineup, discontinuing one of its best-selling models

    The Song Plus has been replaced by the Sealion 06 as part of BYD's efforts to restructure its product portfolio.

  • Nio, CATL ink 5-year deal to deepen ties on long-life batteries and battery swap network

    Nio and CATL will focus on joint development of long-life batteries and battery swap compatibility technologies.

  • Nio reaches 1 million car production milestone, targets up to 50% annual sales growth going forward

    Nio Inc aims to maintain annual sales growth of 40% to 50% going forward, said William Li.