Author: Andrew Wang

Luxeed, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and Chery Automobile under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), has released official images of its upcoming V9 multi-purpose vehicle as it moves closer to a market launch in China. The newly published images show the Luxeed V9 in a bold exterior finish with extensive chrome detailing and large alloy wheels, highlighting a design approach aimed at the premium end of China’s MPV segment. The V9 is a seven-seat model and will be the first MPV offered under the HIMA umbrella. See also: Huawei, Chery’s Luxeed Launches Updated S7 Sedan and R7…

Chinese automakers could control as much as one-third of the global car market within the next five years as they accelerate overseas expansion and capitalise on strengths in electrification, cost control and supply chain integration, analysts at UBS said. The Swiss investment bank said China’s domestic auto market continues to grow, but international sales are becoming increasingly critical to profitability. Foreign markets now account for about 20% of industry-wide sales for Chinese carmakers and, in some cases, as much as half of their profits, according to UBS estimates. See also: China Warns Battery Makers to Curb Expansion as Overcapacity Risks…

Chery’s electric vehicle brand iCar has moved its first extended-range electric vehicle into mass production, with initial V27 units leaving the production line at the group’s Wuhu plant in Anhui province, underscoring the brand’s expansion beyond pure battery-electric models. The V27 is iCar’s largest vehicle so far and marks its debut in the extended-range electric vehicle segment, which combines electric drive systems with an onboard engine used to generate electricity. The five-seat SUV adopts a rugged, boxy design that aligns with the brand’s existing styling direction and positions it above the V23 and earlier models in size and capability. See…

China’s Nio has flagged potential cost pressures in 2026 driven by sharp increases in global memory chip prices, with its chief executive warning that semiconductors, rather than raw materials, now represent the biggest risk to cost stability. William Li, founder, chairman and CEO of Nio, said memory chips used across vehicle systems have seen unusually steep price rises, creating mounting pressure for automakers. He made the comments during a media briefing following the company’s ceremony marking the production of its one-millionth vehicle. See also: Nio and CATL Sign Five-Year Deal to Deepen Battery and Swap Network Cooperation “Potential cost pressures…

BYD’s premium electric vehicle brand Yangwang is set to introduce upgraded versions of its U7 sedan featuring significantly larger battery packs, as the automaker continues to strengthen its presence in the high-end segment, according to regulatory filings released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The updated Yangwang U7 will be offered with two battery-electric variants, equipped with either a 135.5-kilowatt-hour or a 150.01-kilowatt-hour battery pack. The larger configuration delivers a CLTC-rated driving range of up to 1,006 kilometers, positioning it among the longest-range electric sedans currently available in China. The smaller battery option offers a rated range of…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor reported strong full-year delivery growth in 2025, even as monthly sales softened toward the end of the year amid a broader slowdown in China’s auto market. The company said it delivered 60,423 vehicles in December, down 14.1 percent from November but up 42.1 percent from a year earlier. For the fourth quarter, deliveries reached 201,039 units, representing a 66.3 percent year-on-year increase and a 15.6 percent rise from the previous quarter. See also: Leapmotor To Start EV Production At Stellantis Spain Plant In 2026 Leapmotor’s total vehicle deliveries for 2025 reached 596,555 units, more than…

China’s largest battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), said it has completed its 1,000th battery swap station, marking a key milestone in its push to scale up battery swapping infrastructure nationwide. The company said the milestone station was completed in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, bringing the total number of operational swap stations to 1,020 across 45 cities. CATL also raised its medium-term expansion target, saying it now plans to operate more than 3,000 battery swap stations across over 140 cities by 2026. See also: CATL Unveils First Right-Hand-Drive Battery-Swap Taxi in Hong Kong The updated target exceeds earlier plans…

China’s domestic demand for lithium batteries is expected to decline sharply in early 2026 as new energy vehicle (NEV) sales slow, according to the head of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The downturn is likely to follow a strong finish to 2025, driven by policy changes and weakening consumer incentives, the industry group said. Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the CPCA, said in a post on his personal WeChat account, as cited by CNEVPOST, that battery manufacturers are likely to cut production or take temporary shutdowns in response to the anticipated demand drop. He attributed the expected slowdown primarily to…