Author: Jackson Han

Xpeng Motors CEO He Xiaopeng said the company plans to begin mass production of its flying cars next year, forecasting that the sector will grow faster than traditional vehicles and eventually overtake them in market share. “Xpeng plans to truly mass-produce flying cars next year. Their growth rate will certainly surpass that of cars, and their future market share will also exceed that of cars,” He said at the 2025 Sustainable Global Leaders Summit on Wednesday. See also: U.S. eVTOL Developer Archer Gains Lilium Patent Assets in €18M Deal The announcement follows a major rebranding of Xpeng’s flying car subsidiary.…

Dongfeng Motor  has officially entered the Tunisian market, launching three vehicle models as part of its strategic expansion in North Africa, the company announced on Wednesday. The automaker unveiled the Shine, Shine Max HEV, and Box models at a launch event held in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. See also: Dongfeng’s Premium EV Unit Voyah Files for Introductory Hong Kong Listing During the event, Dongfeng Box received about 40 firm orders and more than 200 intent orders, underscoring strong initial demand for the brand’s vehicles in the new market. The move marks a significant step in Dongfeng’s efforts to…

Polestar, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand jointly owned by Geely Holding and Volvo Cars, has closed its last remaining direct-sales store in China, located at L+ Plaza in Shanghai’s Qiantan area, local media Lanjinger reported on Tuesday. The company said the closure is part of a strategic adjustment to better align with the evolving preferences of Chinese consumers. “While the Shanghai store is temporarily closed, Polestar’s other operations in China remain unaffected, and owner benefits will not be impacted,” the company said. See also: Polestar Q3 Sales Rise 13% Amid Strong European Demand, Tariff Challenges According to a service…

China’s passenger new energy vehicle (NEV) market continued to expand in September, with battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales reaching an all-time high, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Passenger NEV retail sales rose 15.5% year-on-year to 1.296 million units in September, up 16.2% from August. Although slightly below the CPCA’s preliminary estimate of 1.307 million units, the figure surpassed its earlier forecast of 1.25 million units. The result marked the highest monthly NEV retail sales this year and the second-highest on record, behind December 2024’s 1.3 million units. See also: China Tightens Export Controls on…

Geely Auto has launched the 2026 Xingyuan, an updated version of its popular compact electric vehicle (EV), with a limited-time starting price of RMB 65,800 ($9,240). The move positions the Xingyuan among the most affordable EVs currently available in China. The new model is offered in six variants, with guide prices ranging from RMB 68,800 to RMB 98,800. A RMB 3,000 trade-in subsidy for orders placed before October 31 effectively reduces the starting price to RMB 65,800. The Xingyuan measures 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide, and 1,570 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. See also: Geely Auto…

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) has signed a new global strategic cooperation memorandum with Danish logistics group A.P. Moller–Maersk, marking an expansion of their long-term partnership as CATL continues to strengthen its global footprint. The agreement, signed in Hong Kong on October 9, builds on the companies’ five-year collaboration in maritime transport and multimodal logistics. Under the new memorandum, Maersk will become CATL’s preferred global logistics partner, providing integrated services across ocean and air freight, project logistics, and warehousing, CATL said in a statement on Thursday. The two firms plan to explore “efficient and scalable models”…

BYD has celebrated a production milestone at its Brazilian plant, marking the rollout of its 14 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) as the Chinese automaker accelerates its international expansion. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended the ceremony on October 9 and received the milestone vehicle — a BYD Song Pro — as a gift, the company announced on social media. BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu said the company’s long-term presence in Brazil reflects its commitment to local development. “BYD is not only an investor in Brazil but also a long-term partner,” Wang said. See also: BYD Launches…

Registrations of electric vans and trucks in the Netherlands have surged following the introduction of zero-emission zones for freight transport (ZEZ-F) earlier this year, according to a new analysis by Clean Cities. The zones, launched in January 2025 and now covering 18 cities, are accelerating the transition to cleaner commercial fleets and reshaping urban logistics. The Clean Cities report found that municipalities with ZEZ-F zones — or those located nearby — are experiencing faster electrification and a sharp decline in diesel vehicle use. In the first half of 2025, battery-electric vans accounted for 78% of all new registrations in the…

Mercedes-Benz has reported its first rise in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales in six quarters, helped by the launch of the new electric CLA and improved availability of its electric vans. The automaker sold 51,200 BEVs across the group in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 9% year-on-year increase and a 22% gain compared to the previous quarter. From July to September, Mercedes-Benz Cars accounted for 42,600 BEV sales, maintaining the same level as a year earlier but showing a significant recovery from the weak start to 2025. See also: Mercedes-Benz Partners With Athos Silicon to Advance Chiplet Technology for…

Hyundai is offering a limited-time lease deal on its 2025 Ioniq 6 electric sedan, with monthly payments starting as low as $189 in California under select regional incentives. The offer runs through November 3 and targets customers looking for a stylish, budget-friendly electric vehicle option. See also: Hyundai Recalls Over 31,000 Ioniq 6 EVs in US for Charging Port Door Defect The lease applies to the Ioniq 6 SE RWD Standard Range, based on a 36-month term and requires $3,999 due at signing. Hyundai’s offer includes a substantial $13,250 lease cash, effectively bringing the total lease cost to about $300…

General Motors’ upcoming Chevrolet Bolt has been spotted charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Southern California, days before its scheduled unveiling on October 8, according to images posted by EV enthusiast chargepozitive on Instagram. The Bolt, first launched in 2016 for the 2017 model year, was General Motors’ first mainstream electric vehicle designed as an EV from the ground up, rather than a compliance car. The hatchback won praise for its size, affordability and range, and was named Electrek’s “Vehicle of the Year” in 2022. But production ended in late 2023 following a recall and because it was built on…

Leapmotor posted record monthly deliveries in September, extending its streak of growth as demand for its lineup of electric and extended-range vehicles continues to build in China. The Chinese new energy-vehicle (NEV) maker delivered 66,657 units last month, nearly doubling from 33,767 in the same period a year earlier and up 16.8% from August. It was the fifth consecutive month of record sales. See also: Leapmotor Hits One-Million Vehicle Production Milestone In the third quarter, Leapmotor delivered 173,852 vehicles, a 101.8% jump from last year and up 29.6% from the previous quarter. Year-to-date deliveries reached 395,516 units, more than double…