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Geely Holding Group aims to sell 6.5 million vehicles globally by 2030, with around three-quarters of that volume coming from new energy vehicles, its chief executive said, underscoring the company’s push to scale up electrification and overseas expansion. Andy An, chief executive of Geely Holding, said at a strategic briefing on Thursday that the group’s ambition is to rank among the world’s top five automakers by sales volume by the end of the decade. By 2030, Geely expects markets outside China to account for more than one-third of total unit sales, with global revenue exceeding 1 trillion yuan ($144 billion).…

Leapmotor’s range-extender (REx) electric vehicle technology could be adopted by other Stellantis brands in Europe as the automotive group looks to deepen technology sharing and improve flexibility in its electrification strategy, the Chinese automaker’s international chief said. The Stellantis-backed brand currently offers its B10 and C10 SUVs with either fully electric powertrains or a range-extender setup, in which a small petrol engine acts as a generator to recharge the battery while driving. Leapmotor says the system enables the C10 Hybrid EV to travel up to 590 miles (950 km) on a combined full battery and fuel tank, with official emissions…

Changan has outlined plans to significantly expand its presence in Europe, targeting the launch of eight new models within three years and the introduction of plug-in hybrid variants to mitigate the impact of European Union tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The roadmap, presented to journalists and reported by Automotive News Europe, includes an investment of up to €2 billion in the region by 2030, according to Wang Dong, deputy managing director of Changan Europe. The expansion will span three brands — Deepal, Nevo, and Avatr — and marks a shift away from Changan’s initial Europe-only focus on battery-electric vehicles. See…

Xiaomi said its electric vehicle unit, Xiaomi EV, has completed a 24-hour endurance test of the next-generation Xiaomi SU7, as the company prepares to launch the updated model in the coming months. The SU7 Max variant covered 4,264 kilometres during the continuous 24-hour test, Xiaomi EV said on Monday, setting what it described as a new benchmark for mass-produced vehicles under this testing format. The result exceeds the 3,961 kilometres recorded by Xpeng’s updated P7 in a similar test last year, as well as earlier results posted by vehicles such as the Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-Benz CLA. See also: Everything…

Chery Automobile said its premium Exeed brand plans to become among the first carmakers to equip production vehicles with solid-state batteries by 2026, aiming to debut the technology on a shooting brake model known as Liefeng. Exeed said the Liefeng is expected to use Chery’s in-house Rhino S solid-state battery, with a targeted energy density of up to 600 watt-hours per kilogram. The company claims the vehicle could deliver a driving range of up to 1,500 kilometres and maintain reliable performance at temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius, highlighting cold-weather capability as a key selling point. See also:…

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sales rose solidly in 2025, even as deliveries eased in December following a strong November, according to data released on Wednesday by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). NEV sales totaled 1.71 million units in December, up 7.2% from a year earlier but down 6.2% from November. The figures reflect wholesale sales by automakers, including domestic deliveries and exports, and cover battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and fuel cell vehicles. See also: China NEV Rankings 2025: BYD Holds 27.2% Share as Tesla Slips to 4.9%, CPCA Data Show For the…

German luxury automakers are beginning to lose momentum in China as domestic premium brands set more aggressive growth targets in the world’s largest auto market, according to a report by Chinese technology and business outlet 36Kr. Mercedes-Benz and BMW have recently provided preliminary demand forecasts for 2026 to their Chinese supply chains, projecting annual output of locally produced models at below 500,000 units each, 36Kr reported on Wednesday, citing multiple sources. That would place demand for both brands near levels seen about a decade ago, the report said. See also: Mercedes Launches Long-Wheelbase Electric CLA Sedan in China to Rival…

Svolt Energy has unveiled an 80-kilowatt-hour battery pack for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which it says is the world’s largest-capacity pack for the segment, as the Chinese battery maker pushes into higher-energy hybrid applications. The company introduced the Fortress 2.0 battery pack at its sixth Battery Day event in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, positioning the product for family car applications. Svolt said the pack’s highly integrated system design improves volume utilisation and system energy density by about 6%. See also: Svolt Targets 2026 for Volume Supply of First-Generation Semi-Solid-State Batteries The cells use ultra-fast charging graphite technology, enabling peak charging…

Arcfox, the electric vehicle unit of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), on Tuesday rolled out the 2026 Kaola S electric SUV in China, offering standard lithium iron phosphate batteries from CATL and lowering the model’s entry price. The 2026 Kaola S is available in three variants — Air, Pro and Max — priced at 99,800 yuan ($14,310), 109,800 yuan and 119,800 yuan, respectively. The new starting price marks a reduction of 10,000 yuan, or about 9.1%, from the previous generation’s entry level, Arcfox said. See also: ArcFox Files Extended-Range MPV with 227 kW Motor in China Regulatory Listing All three…

China’s Taizhou municipal government and Geely Holding Group have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to deepen collaboration in new-energy vehicles (NEVs), reinforcing the city’s role in the country’s fast-growing electric vehicle supply chain. The agreement was signed on Jan. 8 and will cover whole-vehicle manufacturing, supply-chain integration, technology innovation and talent development, according to statements released at the signing ceremony. Taizhou officials said the auto industry is a pillar of the city’s manufacturing economy and described the partnership as a step toward a more advanced and intelligent industrial structure. See also: Geely Signals Possible U.S. Market Entry Within Three…

Shangjie, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and SAIC Motor, has released new images of its upcoming Z7 sedan, offering a clearer look at the model’s exterior design as the brand prepares to expand its lineup. Images shared by Shangjie on social media platform Weibo on Tuesday show the Z7 with a coupe-like body profile. The front-end design closely follows the styling language introduced with the brand’s first model, the H5 sport utility vehicle, while the roof-mounted lidar sensor signals support for advanced driver assistance features. The rear light clusters resemble those used on other higher-end vehicles under Huawei’s…

General Motors said its China operations returned to sales growth in calendar year 2025, supported by rising demand for new energy vehicles, even as the automaker provided fewer details than in past disclosures. GM said its China subsidiary sold nearly 1.9 million vehicles during 2025, representing a 2.3% increase from the previous year, when it reported sales of more than 1.8 million units. The company did not disclose an exact figure, nor did it provide a quarterly breakdown of sales, marking a departure from its previous reporting practices. See also: General Motors’ Buick Launches Electra L7 Extended-Range Sedan in China…