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CnEVPost's coverage of Japanese automakers' business activities in China.
  • Nissan in talks with Chery to build cars at UK plant, report says

    Nissan aims to boost the utilization rate at its Sunderland plant, which currently stands at just 50%.

  • Chinese authorities summon Li Auto and Nissan over smear campaign allegations, report says

    Li Auto CEO accused Dongfeng Nissan of orchestrating a smear campaign against its core models, prompting Chinese regulators to intervene.

  • Li Auto CEO slams unfair competition tactics, pointing finger at Nissan

    Li Auto CEO accused a "Japanese brand" of launching organized online attacks to damage the market reputation of its core products.

  • Nissan launches new NX8 SUV to double down on China's EV market

    The NX8 is Dongfeng Nissan's first model offering EREV options, garnering 8,423 orders within 30 minutes of its launch.

  • GAC Toyota launches bZ7 electric sedan with Huawei tech to boost China sales

    The Toyota bZ7, the second model developed primarily by a local Chinese team, starts at 147,800 yuan ($21,380) after limited-time incentives.

  • Honda turns to Chinese factory to boost domestic EV lineup

    Honda plans to export its China-made e:NS2 pure electric vehicle to Japan and revive the Insight brand to expand its domestic EV lineup.

  • Changan Mazda plans to launch CX-6e electric SUV in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand

    The CX-6e is the global version of Changan Mazda's EZ-60, and made its global debut at the Brussels auto show on January 9.

  • RoboSense secures order for 1 million LiDARs from Dongfeng Nissan following FAW Toyota deal

    RoboSense will supply LiDAR products for multiple Dongfeng Nissan models, with deliveries commencing in 2026.

  • Dongfeng Nissan files for NX8 SUV, set to debut in H1 2026

    The NX8 is a mid-to-large SUV offering EREV and BEV options, slated for unveiling in the first half of next year.

  • GAC Toyota to launch bZ7 sedan in Q1 2026; bZ3X SUV surpasses 10,000 deliveries for 2 straight months

    GAC Toyota began accepting reservations for the bZ7 at the Guangzhou auto show in November, targeting the RMB 200,000 ($28,290) market segment.