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  • Mercedes-Benz named by Chinese banking regulator for its auto finance unit's infringement of consumer rights

    In 2019, Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance was fined RMB 800,000 after a user complaint brought it into the spotlight.

  • Nio said to have launched development of sub-brand model with planned annual capacity of 60,000 units

    Nio has launched the development of a mass-market sub-brand model in Hefei, which will be positioned below Nio's existing SUV and sedan models, according to local media.

  • WM Motor sued for allegedly reducing available battery capacity without user consent

    Some owners believe that the matter is related to WM Motor's previous multiple battery safety incidents.

  • CITIC Securities says Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto severely undervalued, calls for new valuation metrics

    CITIC Securities believes that Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto are in an accelerated period of improving profitability and are expected to approach the break-even point in the coming year.

  • Spy photos show Lotus doing road testing of Type 132 SUV

    Late last month, Lotus began hiring for dozens of positions in China, saying "Type 132 is coming to life," signaling that its first all-electric model may not be too far away from being announced.

  • Chongqing Sokon sells 3,520 NEVs in Jan, up 176% year-on-year

    Chongqing Sokon, Huawei's key partner in the automotive sector, saw its NEV sales drop 42.8 percent in January compared to 6,150 units in December.

  • Xpeng becomes 8th most traded stock in HK-Mainland connect on first day of inclusion

    Mainland Chinese investors bought a net HK$762 million of Xpeng shares through the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Stock Connect today.

  • Chongqing Sokon monthly NEV sales data update

    This is Chongqing Sokon's monthly NEV sales data. The company first announced NEV sales data in June 2020.

  • Sinopec invests in Nio Capital's portfolio company that produces carbon fiber materials

    Sinopec has acquired a 49.9 percent stake in Feize, whose core business is the manufacture of lightweight carbon fiber composites.

  • Zeekr's cumulative deliveries exceed 10,000 units

    Zeekr's cumulative deliveries were 9,537 units as of the end of January.