Author: Jackson Han

Chinese car brands are continuing their rapid expansion across European markets, with sales in the first half of 2025 surging 91 percent year-on-year to 347,135 units, according to new data from market research firm Jato Dynamics. This brought their market share across 28 European countries to a record 5.1 percent, nearly double the 2.7 percent figure recorded in the same period last year. The growth puts Chinese brands just behind Mercedes-Benz, which held a 5.2 percent market share in the same period, and ahead of Ford, which accounted for 3.8 percent. The report notes that in June alone, Chinese automakers…

Great Wall Motor has offered a first glimpse of a new high-performance supercar, marking a significant step beyond its traditional SUV and pickup truck lineup. The Chinese automaker, headquartered in Baoding, unveiled the veiled silhouette of the vehicle in a photo shared by chairman Wei Jianjun on social media platform Weibo. The image, featuring Wei and top executives posing next to the shrouded vehicle, comes as Great Wall Motor commemorates its 35th anniversary. Wei’s post hinted at the significance of the model, which will be the company’s first foray into the supercar segment—a category dominated by legacy players like Ferrari…

China is reinforcing its commitment to electrification in the transport sector, with Beijing becoming the latest major city to ban new gasoline vehicles from entering the ride-hailing market, according to state-affiliated China Automotive News. The restriction, effective from July 20, prohibits the registration of new fuel-powered vehicles on ride-hailing platforms in the capital. It marks a tightening of earlier rules, which had already barred older gasoline cars with sub-National 6 emission standards from operating in the sector. Drivers attempting to register vehicles now receive notices requiring them to switch to “green-plate” vehicles, a designation used for new energy vehicles (NEVs).…

China’s cumulative power battery installation reached 299.6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in the first half of 2025, up 47.3% year-on-year, according to data released by the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance (CABIA). The figures reflect sustained growth in the country’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, alongside signs of a gradual shift toward a more diversified battery supply chain. CATL remained the market leader with 128.6 GWh installed, representing 43.05% of the total, though its market share declined by 3.33 percentage points from a year earlier. BYD ranked second with 70.37 GWh and a 23.55% share, down 1.55 percentage points. Combined, CATL and…

Onvo, a sub-brand of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio targeting the family car market, will launch its first three-row SUV, the L90, on July 31, according to information obtained by CnEVPost. The launch will follow Li Auto’s unveiling of its Li i8 electric SUV by two days. Although neither Nio nor Onvo has officially announced the date, Onvo began pre-sales for the L90 on July 10, with customer deliveries expected to begin on August 1. The L90 carries a pre-sale starting price of RMB 279,900 ($39,000) including an 85-kWh battery, or RMB 193,900 with the battery rental plan under Nio’s…

Mirattery, the battery asset management firm backed by Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio (NYSE: NIO), said on Sunday that founding shareholder Hubei Science Technology Investment has increased its investment as part of the company’s ongoing Series C financing round. The disclosure was made in a statement accompanying the announcement of two new strategic cooperation agreements. Mirattery did not disclose the size, timing, or status of the Series C round. The Wuhan-based company signed separate agreements with Hubei Science Technology Investment and the Wuhan Optics Valley Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park Construction and Service Center. The partnerships are intended to support development…

Horizon Fuel Cell Group has secured a deal to supply 100 fuel cell systems to Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Shanghai Wuliu Automotive Technology, which is jointly developing a new 42-tonne hydrogen-powered truck with Z Truck Automotive Technology. The order will see Horizon’s VL-III Series fuel cell systems integrated into the upcoming truck model, which has been designed with a lightweight structure and an extended range. The trucks are expected to achieve a driving range of over 1,500 kilometres using the 250-kilowatt hydrogen system, according to Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies. Launched in 2022, the VL-III fuel cell platform has been deployed…

A leading publication affiliated with China’s top auto industry association has retracted a report that inaccurately stated the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) planned to ban the resale of new cars within six months of registration. The correction comes amid broader efforts to address issues linked to so-called zero-mileage used cars in the Chinese automotive market. Auto Review, an official outlet run by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), acknowledged that its original story published on Saturday contained misrepresentations involving the MIIT and other authorities. The publication said it had since removed and corrected the relevant parts…

BYD is set to release its latest SUV, the Sealion 06, on July 24, offering both plug-in hybrid and battery electric options, according to a report by local automotive outlet Auto Home. The launch will expand the Sealion family and strengthen BYD’s position in China’s competitive new energy vehicle (NEV) market. The new Sealion 06 lineup includes the Sealion 06 DM-i, equipped with BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid system, and the fully electric Sealion 06 EV, built on the company’s upgraded e-Platform 3.0 Evo. Both platforms were introduced in May 2024 as core technologies underpinning BYD’s latest vehicle rollouts. See also:…

A team of scientists from the Institute of Chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a lithium metal battery featuring a flame-retardant interface designed to prevent fires caused by overheating, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Lithium metal batteries offer significantly higher energy density compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries but are prone to safety risks due to flammable gases produced during thermal runaway. The Chinese researchers addressed this by incorporating flame retardant interfaces (FRIs) into the battery’s cathode. These FRIs reduce oxygen release and modify the gas composition during thermal…

Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD has surpassed 60,000 cumulative vehicle deliveries in Australia, marking a significant milestone since entering the market in August 2022. The achievement underscores BYD’s expanding footprint in the region, as the company continues to record strong sales growth. In June 2025, BYD delivered 8,156 vehicles in Australia, representing a 368% increase from the same period last year. Much of the growth was driven by the Shark 6 hybrid pickup truck, which accounted for 2,993 units—or 37%—of total deliveries during the month. For the first half of 2025, Shark 6 sales reached 10,424 units, representing…

HIMA, Huawei’s intelligent mobility unit, announced that its flagship Maextro S800 luxury sedan has secured over 8,000 firm orders within 50 days of launch. The figures, shared on HIMA’s mobile app, highlight a strong market response to the premium electric model jointly developed by Huawei and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC). Launched on May 30, the Maextro S800 is available in both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) configurations. Buyers can choose between four-seat and five-seat layouts, with BEV versions starting at RMB 708,000 ($98,600) and going up to RMB 818,000. The EREV variants are priced from…