Author: Linda Ma

The Voyah Zhuiguang electric sedan and the Voyah Dreamer NEV MPV successfully completed winter testing in China, with temperatures reaching as low as -30 degrees Celsius. Voyah reports that both vehicles passed all the tests. Voyah is a luxury NEV brand under Dongfeng, and currently offers three models: the Voyah Free SUV, the Voyah Dreamer MPV, and the Voyah Zhuiguang sedan. The CCTV recently held a winter test, named the ‘Ice and Snow Carnival’, in Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia, China, a city known for its extremely low temperatures, averaging around minus 30 °C. The test focused on evaluating the driving assist…

The Yuntu is Yudo Auto’s all-electric SUV with a pre-sale price range of 90,000 to 100,000 RMB (13,400 to 14,900 USD). It is set to officially launch in Q1 of this year, and is said to be a tribute to the upcoming Chinese Year of the Rabbit. Yudo Auto is an electric vehicle brand that was established in December 2015. Its first model, the Yudo Pi 1 small crossover SUV, was revealed in October 2017, followed by the launch of the Yudo Pi 3 compact crossover SUV in March 2018. The brand sold 9,300 units in that year. However, sales…

IM Motors announced that the IM LS7, their second model after the IS L7, will officially launch on February 10 in China with deliveries set to begin in March. The car is positioned as a medium-to-large, pure electric five-seater SUV, and pre-booking started on December 20, 2022 with prices ranging from 350,000 – 500,000 RMB (52,000 – 74,000 USD). The design of the LS7 is characterized by smooth lines and a lack of excessive ribbing on the sides of the body. The car’s dimensions are 5049mm in length, 2002mm in width and 1731mm in height, with a 3060mm wheelbase. Its…

Chinese electric car manufacturer AITO announced a price reduction of RMB 30,000 ($4,462) for its M5 and M7 electric vehicles (EVs) as part of an industry-wide trend of price cuts, similar to Tesla. According to the China Passenger Car Association, the AITO M5 EREV sold 49,000 units in 2022, while the M5 EV and M7 sold less than 10,000 and 21,000 units respectively. This suggests that customers did not perceive the pure EVs as good value and AITO is now taking steps to address this. AITO, a joint venture between Seres and Huawei, has shipped 75,000 cars in just 9…

According to statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in China reached 6.887 million units in 2022, a 93.4% increase from 2021. The breakdown of sales by drive type includes 5.365 million battery electric vehicles (+81.6%), 1.518 million plug-in hybrids (+151.6%), and 3,000 fuel cell vehicles (+112.8%). These sales accounted for 25.6% of all vehicle sales in China, and the overall Chinese vehicle market grew by 2.1%. It’s worth noting that the CAAM figures include commercial vehicle sales in addition to passenger cars. Additionally, China exported 679,000 NEVs in 2022, a 120%…

The Seres 5, powered by Huawei, is expanding globally and will soon be available in the EU. Currently, only the Seres 3 can be found in stores in the Netherlands, but the company has now confirmed that the larger Seres 5, which features a drivetrain and infotainment system developed by Huawei, will be introduced soon. The Seres 5 is a 4.7-meter long vehicle with a 2.88-meter wheelbase. It is powered by the Huawei DriveONE platform, which includes two electric motors with a combined output of 585 horsepower and 940 Nm of torque. The 80 kW battery has a range of…

Geely Auto announced its December and annual sales figures for 2022 on January 9, reporting that 146,017 passenger cars were sold in December and the company’s total cumulative sales for the year reached 1,432,988 units, an 8% increase from the previous year. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Geely Auto has exceeded one million units in production and sales. The company also reported that it had doubled the rate of new energy vehicle sales in 2022 as part of its “new four” transformation and “Intelligent Geely 2025” strategy. In order to further promote electrification, intelligence, and globalization, Geely Auto…

Honda, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, has just launched three new electric motorbikes in China. These three electric motorbikes come with a unique design inspired by the iconic Honda models that have existed before, the Super Cub, Dax and Zoomer. The three electric motors launched by Honda are made to resemble the Super Cub, Dax and Zoomer gasoline engines which are popular in China. Honda named these three models as Cub e:, Dax e:, and Zoomer e:. The naming is Honda’s attempt to attract generation Z consumers in the country. The design of the three is almost similar…

Tesla has stated that it will not compensate buyers who protested the recent price cuts for the Model 3 and Model Y at the company’s stores in China. The company’s stock rose when many people were seen gathering at its stores, but it was later revealed that many were protesting the price cuts. Tesla has the ability to adjust prices at any time, as it does not use franchised dealer networks. This year, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has fluctuated its vehicle prices. Tesla raised prices throughout the year due to concerns about inflation and…

The Volvo EX30, set to be released in the near future, is an all-electric SUV being developed by Volvo. The car is currently in advanced stages of testing, with test vehicles spotted in China. Though the car has been concealed with camouflage, it is known that it will be based on the same platform as the Smart #1 and the Zeekr 003, meaning it will likely have similar batteries and electric motors. This could include a 272 horsepower rear-wheel drive, or a dual motor AWD setup with 428 horsepower. The exterior of the EX30 features a raised hood and test…

Neta Auto, the electric vehicle brand of Hozon Auto, announced a partnership with a CATL subsidiary in Shanghai to collaborate on the CIIC (CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis) project. As a result, Neta will be the first among new Chinese automakers to develop an integrated intelligent chassis with plans to release the first CIIC-equipped model by the end of 2024. According to the press release, the CIIC integrated chassis, also known as the “Skateboard chassis” within the electric vehicle industry, is a vital core technology for electrification and intelligence in cars. The Skateboard chassis is an innovative automotive platform that integrates…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has filed an application to register the trademark for “Nio Watch” in China. The application, submitted on December 16, 2022, describes the trademark as a “scientific instrument” and is currently listed as “pending application.” This move suggests that Nio is planning to expand its offerings to include accessories, and it follows CEO William Li’s statement in July 2021 that the company would be building a new phone model annually, similar to Apple’s strategy. However, it’s also possible that the trademark application is simply to provide legal protection for the brand and the purpose of the…