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  • Self-driving startup WeRide reportedly secures $400 million in new funding, bringing valuation to $4.4 billion

    The funding environment for self-driving startups is turning cold, local media said.

  • Zeekr said to launch high-performance version of Zeekr 001

    The high-performance version of the Zeekr 001 will have a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of less than 3 seconds, according to local media.

  • Nio closes at record high in Hong Kong after six-day winning streak

    Since March 16, Nio has accumulated nearly 60 percent gains in Hong Kong.

  • Evergrande aims to see mass production of its first EV model, Hengchi 5, within three months

    Hengchi 5 must be in mass production by June 22, Hui Ka Yan, or Xu Jiayin, chairman of Evergrande Group, said Tuesday.

  • BYD to equip some future models with Nvidia's DRIVE Hyperion platform

    BYD will equip some of its NEVs with the Nvidia DRIVE Hyperion platform from the first half of 2023 to enable smart driving and smart parking of vehicles.

  • Li Auto to launch L9 on April 16, boasts 0-100km/h in 5.3 seconds

    Li Auto L9 will be equipped with a 44.5kWh battery pack, which can achieve a CLTC range of up to 1,315km.

  • Xpeng sees 100,000th P7 roll off line, unveils special edition

    Xpeng rolled out the P7 562E Black Label Edition as the 100,000th P7 to roll off the production line. The model will be officially launched in China on April 10.

  • Li Auto to raise price of Li ONE from April 1

    Li Auto will raise the price of the Li ONE by RMB 11,800, blaming the continued sharp increase in raw material prices.

  • JAC takes a page from Nio's playbook in its electric light truck business

    JAC has introduced a new electric light truck that allows customers to purchase only the body and rent the battery, thereby significantly reducing the cost of ownership.

  • BYD starts offering its DM-i hybrid system to other automakers

    Skyworth Auto on Monday announced its new SUV, the Skyworth HT-i, which will feature a DM-i hybrid system, the first time BYD has made the system available to other brands.