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  • Xpeng rumored to hike prices of all models next week

    Xpeng's entire model lineup will see price hikes starting March 21, with the P7 going up by RMB 20,000 ($3,152) and the P5 and G3i both going up by RMB 10,000, local media said.

  • Tesla raises price of entry-level Model Y in China

    The entry-level Model Y, which was left out of the price hike two days ago, is now seeing a price increase as well.

  • Xpeng pushes latest OTA update for P5 vehicles, bringing first LiDAR-based feature

    Xpeng has started to push the latest version of Xmart OS 3.1.0 to all P5 vehicles, bringing VPA-L, the first LiDAR-enabled feature that allows memory parking across floors.

  • Tesla says temporary shutdown of Shanghai plant is to meet Covid control requirements

    Two-day Giga Shanghai shutdown means about 4,000 units of production lost.

  • EV stocks extend gains in Hong Kong, with Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto all opening up over 10%

    The Chinese government's expression of support for capital markets on Wednesday continued to give a boost to heavily sold Chinese assets.

  • Li Auto says Li L9 will feature flagship audio system and seats

    After unveiling the exterior of the new SUV L9 earlier today, Li Auto has released more information about the model, including the audio system, seating configuration and a small screen on the steering wheel.

  • EV battery maker Gotion plans offshore GDR offering and Swiss listing

    Gotion plans to issue Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) abroad and list them on the Swiss Exchange to accelerate its international strategy.

  • Honda's first EV model in China, e:NS1, to open for pre-order on March 18

    Honda is ramping up its marketing efforts as the e:NS1 is about to open for pre-orders.

  • Li Auto unveils exterior of new SUV Li L9, shows LiDAR setup similar to Nio ET7

    Images released by Li Auto showed the L9's general design style is similar to the company's only current model, the Li ONE, but with some details improved.

  • Chinese regulators mulling measures to crack down on malicious short sellers, report says

    Stocks of US-listed Chinese companies, Hong Kong shares and A-shares plunged recently in part because of malicious shorting by some international investors, a Chinese academic said yesterday.