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  • BYD's Fang Cheng Bao brand starts trial operations of 1st 70 directly-managed stores

    Fang Cheng Bao started the pre-sale of its first model, the Bao 5, in August, with a pre-sale price range of RMB 300,000 - RMB 400,000.

  • Baidu-backed Jiyue officially launches its debut EV model to take on Tesla Model Y

    The Jiyue 01 is larger and less expensive than the Tesla Model Y, while leveraging Baidu's capabilities on cockpit intelligence as well as smart driving to provide additional appeal.

  • Zeekr shows off tech muscle with launch of Zeekr 001 FR electric supercar

    The Zeekr 001 FR starts at RMB 769,000, lower than Zeekr's previous hint of over RMB 1 million, and the model is limited to 99 units per month.

  • Li Auto to report Q3 earnings on Nov 9

    Li Auto delivered 105,108 vehicles in the third quarter, above the upper end of its guidance range of 100,000 to 103,000 vehicles.

  • CPCA expects China's Oct NEV retail sales at 750,000, up 0.9% from Sept

    The penetration rate of NEVs at retail in October is expected to be around 37.1 percent, up from 36.9 percent in September.

  • Zeekr to enter Hong Kong and Macau in 2024, its 1st foray into right-hand drive markets

    Zeekr's distribution partners in South China's Greater Bay Area will begin selling left-hand drive Zeekr models in Macau in the coming months, ahead of the launch of the right-hand drive versions.

  • Factbox: Who is Leapmotor?

    Contents from Leapmotor's Hong Kong IPO prospectus explain in detail the company's business as well as its technologies.

  • Stellantis to acquire 20% stake in Leapmotor with €1.5 billion investment, to form JV for international markets

    Stellantis will form a joint venture with Leapmotor, Leapmotor International, which will begin export operations in the second half of 2024.

  • Stellantis nears deal to buy 20% of Leapmotor, report says

    As part of the deal, Leapmotor and Stellantis are also discussing a joint venture, according to Bloomberg.

  • Xpeng to report Q3 earnings on Nov 15

    Xpeng delivered 40,008 vehicles in Q3, within guidance range, with new SUV G6 contributing 48.6 percent.