Phate Zhang

Several high-resolution images show Yangwang's off-road SUV being tested in a mountainous environment.

The shooting brake models were previously a niche market in China, but the unexpected success of the Zeekr 001 has made such models increasingly popular.

The Nio ET7 has won the Technological Frontrunner award from Auto Awards Denmark, beating out rivals including the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Tesla Model Y.

BYD said this is due to the imminent expiration of China's NEV purchase subsidies, as well as a significant increase in the prices of key raw materials.

For a model that is five years away from its debut, the ES8 could be the first to switch to the NT 2.0 platform.

Li Auto vehicles had 3,023 insurance registrations for the week, and Xpeng had 1,173.

CNOOC is the latest oil giant to enter into a partnership with Nio. Previously, the EV maker has entered into similar partnerships with Sinopec, CNPC, and Shell.

BYD's sodium-ion batteries will first be featured in some versions of the Qin EV, Dolphin and new model Seagull, a local media report said.

Tesla's two promotions in China over the past two months have not had the desired effect, local media said.

Pricing for ET7, EL7, ET5 essentially puts Nio in direct competition with Mercedes-Benz and BMW in Europe rather than Tesla's models.