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  • Chery's Exeed brand launches ET5 SUV starting at $19,070

    The Exeed ET5 is a mid-size extended-range SUV, with its final price reduced by 15.63 percent compared to the pre-sales price.

  • BYD recalls 88,981 Qin Plus DM-i hybrid sedans due to battery issues

    These Qin Plus DM-i sedans may experience limited power output from the battery pack due to consistency issues during production.

  • China vows to curb excessive competition in battery industry

    China will strengthen capacity monitoring in the battery sector and intensify oversight of production consistency and product quality.

  • China 2025 auto sales projected to exceed 34 million units, with 6.8 million for export

    China's 2025 NEV sales expected to reach 16 million units, said CAAM deputy secretary-general.

  • Changan EV unit Avatr files for Hong Kong IPO

    Avatr is an EV brand jointly established by Changan, Huawei, and CATL, originally named Changan Nio.

  • Leapmotor launches Lafa 5 electric hatchback starting at $13,100

    The Lafa 5's limited-time starting price is RMB 92,800 ($13,100), representing a 12.29 percent reduction from its pre-sales price.

  • No 'Plan B' for Q4 profitability, says Nio's William Li

    Nio will spare no effort to achieve its target of turning a profit in the fourth quarter and accept any possibility, William Li said.

  • Xpeng, BYD donate to aid Hong Kong fire relief efforts following deadly blaze

    Xpeng donated HK$5 million and BYD donated HK$10 million to support relief efforts for the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, which has already claimed dozens of lives.

  • Li Auto to put its own M100 smart driving chip into cars starting in 2026

    Li Auto will begin commercializing its M100 chip next year, hoping it will deliver a significant upgrade to the user experience of its products.

  • Li Auto to launch smart glasses named Livis on Dec 3 as it bets big on AI

    Li Auto aims for the device to serve as a gateway for more users to experience its AI capabilities as it strives to become a global AI leader.