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CPCA raises China NEV sales forecast, expects average monthly sales of over 600,000 units in next few months
The CPCA has raised its forecast for new energy passenger vehicle sales in China by 500,000 units to 6 million units in 2022, with the possibility of further increases in the fourth quarter.
China's wholesale sales of passenger NEVs total 564,000 units in July, CPCA data show
Improved supply and expectations of higher oil prices have kept the NEV market booming with strong order books, the CPCA said.
Chinese appliance giant Haier reportedly to jump on car-making bandwagon
Haier's plans to build cars are now in the planning stages, and it will adopt a contract manufacturing model, according to local media.
Jidu aims to be capable of delivering 800,000 robot cars by 2028, says its self-driving tech ahead of Tesla
Jidu will soon announce a limited version of its first production robot car, which will be available for pre-order and is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2023.
SAIC-GM-Wuling's NEV sales exceed 1 million units
SAIC-GM-Wuling has become the second local automaker after BYD to see sales of NEVs reach 1 million units.
Mercedes-Benz to recall 11,908 vehicles in China, including 660 EQS EVs
The Mercedes-Benz EQS was officially launched in China earlier this year and currently has a price range of RMB 107,4600 ($159,250) to RMB 1,513,600.
Avatr partners with BP to build fast charging network in China
Avatr and BP plan to build more than 100 high-voltage fast-charging stations in 19 cities across China by the end of 2023, with the first stations to be built in several first-tier cities as soon as this year.
Geely's EV brand Geometry stops taking orders for EX3 due to lack of battery, chip supply
The Geometry EX3 becomes the latest model targeting the low-end market to stop taking orders, as the impact of rising raw materials continues.
New Mercedes-Benz service requiring subscription sparks widespread discussion
Some Mercedes-Benz owners say the expiration date of services including remotely turning on the air conditioning is approaching and they need to pay for a subscription to continue using them.
Great Wall Motor to bring its Ora-branded EVs to Hong Kong and Macau
Ora's right-hand drive models will be the first to enter the Hong Kong and Macau markets, and will also enter the UK, Australia, South Africa and Malaysia in the future.