Phate Zhang

  • China grants 1st L3 autonomous driving permits for regular passenger cars

    China's industrial regulator has for the first time approved two Level 3 autonomous driving models, from Changan and Arcfox respectively.

  • Xpeng signs deal for local assembly in Malaysia, advancing asset-light overseas production

    This marks Xpeng's second localized production project in Asia-Pacific and third globally, with mass production slated for 2026.

  • RoboSense secures order for 1 million LiDARs from Dongfeng Nissan following FAW Toyota deal

    RoboSense will supply LiDAR products for multiple Dongfeng Nissan models, with deliveries commencing in 2026.

  • Chinese battery swap solution provider Aulton files for Hong Kong IPO

    Nio Capital is one of Aulton's major shareholders, holding a 5.53 percent stake.

  • China drafts guidelines to regulate automakers' pricing practices

    The guidelines outline pricing conduct standards for car manufacturers, clarifying pricing strategy and sales behavior compliance requirements.

  • Nio teases new limited-edition models coming Dec 16 for ET5 and ET5 Touring

    Nio will launch limited-edition versions of the ET5 and ET5 Touring on December 16 featuring an exclusive purple exterior package, continuing its strategy from recent months.

  • Leapmotor founder ups stake in company for 3rd time this year

    Leapmotor's founder and his concerted party have again increased their holdings in the company by HK$108.6 million ($14 million).

  • Xpeng CEO revisits Tesla FSD in Silicon Valley 1 year later, here's his take

    Xpeng CEO gave Tesla's FSD V14.2 high praise, saying it has reached a near-Level 4 of reassuring experience.

  • Nio expected to deliver 30,000th 3rd-gen ES8 SUV next week, exec hints

    This means the third-generation ES8 will complete its third 10,000-unit delivery in roughly half a month, potentially pushing this month's deliveries to about 20,000 units.

  • WeLion, Nio's semi-solid-state battery supplier, begins pre-IPO tutoring for onshore listing

    WeLion's pre-IPO tutoring will proceed in three phases, expected to take several months to complete.