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Mercedes reportedly delays production of all-electric CLA sedan in China due to software issues
Production of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA in China has been delayed to August from the originally planned April due to issues with software development, according to local media.
China NEV retail at record 1.38 million in Dec, preliminary CPCA data show
China's NEV retail penetration was 52.6 percent in December and 47.97 percent in 2024, according to preliminary CPCA data.
Hesai unveils AT1440 LiDAR with 1440 channels at CES 2025
- Hesai unveiled the AT1440, which it said has the world's highest number of channels for an automotive LiDAR, with more than 30 times higher resolution than mainstream automotive LiDARs.
- It also unveiled the next-generation solid-state FTX LiDAR, which it said has the largest field of view in the world for an automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR.
Hongqi launches Tiangong 08 all-electric SUV, priced from $32,730
The Tiangong 08 is available in single-motor and dual-motor options with a CLTC range of 520 km to 730 km.
RoboSense unveils EM4 LiDAR with world's most laser channels
RoboSense unveiled its new EM4 LiDAR with up to 1,080 laser channels, calling it the world's first LiDAR with more than 1,000 channels.
China auto market sees 227 models with price cuts in 2024
China's auto market saw 227 models with price cuts in 2024, more than 148 in 2023 and significantly higher than 95 in 2022, according to CPCA secretary-general.
Lynk & Co unveils hybrid Lynk & Co 900 to target large SUV market
- The Lynk & Co 900 is Lynk & Co's flagship plug-in hybrid SUV for the global market and is the brand's largest vehicle to date.
- It is equipped with a powerful powertrain capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in less than five seconds and a top speed of more than 200 km/h.
China Dec NEV wholesale at record 1.5 million, CPCA estimates show
This is the fifth consecutive month that China's monthly NEV wholesale sales have exceeded 1 million units.
IM Motors offers 0-interest financing, cash discount incentives
- Customers who buy an EV from IM Motors before the Chinese New Year can enjoy 0-interest financing for five years and a RMB 5,000 ($680) cash discount.
- Those who pay a RMB 5,000 deposit now can receive an additional discount of up to RMB 20,000 yuan.
Lotus changes Chinese name in brand revival effort
Lotus CEO called the move a major brand revival milestone and said the brand sold more than 2,000 units worldwide in December.