Phate Zhang

  • BYD reportedly explores F1 entry to boost global brand appeal

    BYD is considering entering competitive motorsports, including F1 and endurance racing, to boost its global brand appeal, Bloomberg reported.

  • Nio Q4 2025 earnings call: Live updates

    Shenji's second chip, targeting a broader customer base, has successfully completed tape-out and is currently in mass production.

  • Nio reports Q4 operating profit of $115.4 million, achieving 1st ever quarterly profitability

    Nio achieved profit from operations of 807.3 million yuan ($115.4 million) in the fourth quarter, marking its first quarterly profit since inception.

  • Nio sub-brand Onvo drops limited run for L60 Black Knight return

    Onvo announced the relaunch of the L60 Black Knight edition, which will no longer be sold in limited quantities like it was last December.

  • Xpeng to kick off VLA 2.0 test drives on Mar 11 as analysts see autonomous driving leap

    Xpeng will open VLA 2.0 test drives across 732 stores in China starting March 11.

  • CATL posts 42% profit jump in 2025 amid strong EV battery sales

    CATL's net income reached 72.2 billion yuan ($10.4 billion) in 2025, and it announced a generous cash dividend plan.

  • BYD to keep 1st-gen blade battery to offer buyers more choices

    BYD will produce both generations of blade batteries, aiming to provide customers with more options and maintain pricing flexibility.

  • Nio's smart driving usage surges in 1st full month after world model update

    Nio's smart driving mileage topped 200 million kilometers in February, jumping 81.5% from January.

  • WeRide, Geely unit to build 2,000 robotaxis in 2026 push

    The upgraded GXR robotaxi is scheduled to officially roll off the production line in the third quarter of 2026.

  • Xpeng CEO confident in self-driving leap, welcomes peers including Tesla's Musk to experience it

    Xpeng's CEO has expressed strong confidence in its VLA 2.0, welcoming global competitors to come to China and experience the system.