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BMW recalls 99 EVs in China for risk of power output interruption
The recall involves the locally produced i3 and iX3, as well as the imported i4, i7 and iX EVs.
Smart #3 launched in China, starting at $29,600
The Smart #3 is available in three regular versions and a limited edition, with a price range of RMB 209,900 to 289,900.
GAC Aion posts record sales of 45,003 units in May, up 10% from Apr
From January to May, GAC Aion sold 166,323 vehicles, an increase of 118.44 percent year-on-year.
Geely launches 1st model L7 under Galaxy lineup to gain share in hybrid market
The Geely Galaxy L7 is available in five versions with a starting price of RMB 138,700, or about $19,500.
China NEV retail at 483,000 in 1st 4 weeks of May, flat from same period last month
In the first four weeks of May, retail sales of all passenger vehicles in China were 1,392,000 units, up 19 percent year-on-year but down 6 percent from the same period last month, according to the CPCA.
Geely reportedly plans to enter Thailand EV market
Geely is in the early stages of planning its entry into Thailand's EV market, including weighing imported and locally made models, Reuters reported.
Evergrande NEV's plant restarts production after 1-month pause
Evergrande NEV will accelerate production and deliveries of the Hengchi 5 and advance the development and production of subsequent models, an executive said.
Buick begins delivery of Electra E5 electric SUV in China
The Electra E5 received more than 8,000 orders after 12 days on the market, Buick previously said.
Seres' sub-brand Landian sends 1st 500 cars to overseas markets
Seres officially launched the Landian brand on March 30 and made its first model, the plug-in hybrid E5, available with technology from Huawei and BYD.
Mercedes-Benz launches EQE SUV in China, prices start at $68,660
The EQE SUV is priced at about half the price of the EQS SUV that Mercedes-Benz launched in China on February 21.
