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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…

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…