Author: Daniel Chen

Global automotive safety supplier Autoliv has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Hefei, eastern China, launching a smart factory focused on steering wheel production as it expands its manufacturing and technology base in the country, the company said. The plant, officially opened on Dec. 16, is Autoliv’s second specialised steering wheel manufacturing site in China and its first production operation in Hefei. The company said the facility is intended to strengthen its global supply capabilities while supporting its long-term roadmap for advanced manufacturing and digitalisation. See also: Xpeng Aeroht and Autoliv Forge Partnership to Enhance Flying Car Safety Autoliv agreed…

Maextro, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), has rolled out its 10,000th Maextro S800 sedan, less than seven months after the model was launched, the company said on Monday. The milestone highlights growing market acceptance of a domestically developed Chinese luxury sedan, a segment long dominated by German automakers. Maextro is the highest-end brand under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) business. See also: Huawei-JAC’s Maextro Plans Expanded Luxury Line-Up in China in 2026 Maextro officially launched its first model, the S800, on May 30. The large sedan is offered in both battery…

China reported a fresh monthly sales record for new energy vehicles (NEVs) in November, led by battery-electric models and a sharp rise in exports, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Wholesale sales of NEVs, which include battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles, reached 1.823 million units in November, up 6.3% from October and 20.6% year-on-year, CAAM data showed. Battery-electric vehicles accounted for the bulk of the increase, with sales exceeding one million units for a third consecutive month. See also: China Plans Revised Incentive Framework for 2026, Signalling Slower Support for NEV…

Global electric vehicle (EV) sales growth slowed sharply in November, marking the weakest expansion since February 2024, as demand in China showed signs of levelling off and policy changes in the United States weighed heavily on North American sales, according to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Worldwide EV registrations, which Benchmark uses as a proxy for sales, rose 6% year-on-year to just under 2 million units in November. Growth in China, the largest EV market globally, slowed to 3% year-on-year to more than 1.3 million vehicles, its weakest pace since February 2024, reflecting softer demand as state support tapered toward…

Deepal, the new energy vehicle (NEV) marque under Changan Automobile, announced on December 9 that its cumulative vehicle deliveries have reached 700,000 units. The achievement coincides with a major production milestone for its parent company, Changan, which has now manufactured 30 million vehicles since its founding, solidifying its position among China’s largest auto groups. Deepal’s sales growth has been accelerated by an aggressive expansion of its product portfolio, which has grown to seven models since the debut of the SL03 in 2022. The lineup now includes a mix of pure-electric (BEV) and range-extended (EREV) models, covering multiple segments. The brand…

Shangjie, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and SAIC Motor, announced it has achieved 20,000 cumulative deliveries for its inaugural model, the H5 mid-size SUV. The milestone was reached 78 days after the vehicle’s market launch on September 23, 2025. The announcement was made today during a live video event hosted by Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) business. Shangjie is the fifth brand to join the HIMA portfolio, which includes vehicles from partners like Seres Group’s Aito and Chery’s Luxeed. See also: Huawei–SAIC Joint Brand Shangjie to Launch Two SUVs Before New EV Platform Arrives The H5, which…

Lotus has filed regulatory details in China for its upcoming FOR ME plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle, marking the electrified combustion-powered variant of the Eletre as the British performance brand expands its lineup in the world’s largest new energy vehicle market. Images released in December by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show that the FOR ME retains the overall exterior design of the battery-electric Eletre, with only minor visual changes including revised wheel designs. The SUV features the same long, low-slung profile and aerodynamic styling cues as its fully electric counterpart. See also: Lotus to Launch First…