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Huawei and SAIC Motor will officially unveil their joint automotive brand, Shangjie, on April 10, according to a report by local media outlet Cailian, citing industry sources. The brand will be the fifth under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) and is expected to introduce new vehicle models at the launch event. Shangjie’s first model is reportedly based on the SAIC Roewe ES39 and is likely to utilize an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain. “The model will be officially launched within this year,” an industry source close to Huawei was quoted as saying in the Cailian report. See also: SAIC…

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has issued a tender to procure 660 electric buses, aiming to more than double the country’s fleet of battery-powered public transport vehicles by the end of 2027. The tender includes 360 single-deck and 300 double-decker buses, according to local media reports. To qualify, vehicles must meet stringent safety and operational requirements, including an automatic fire suppression system, a collision detection system, and passenger information displays. See also: Singapore Unveils Incentives to Boost Adoption of Electric Heavy Vehicles The fire suppression system is designed to detect and extinguish fires while triggering an audio and visual alarm…

Nio  is preparing to launch a major new model in the fourth quarter as it pushes for profitability and expands its global footprint, CEO William Li said according to a report by LatePost. “The Nio brand has a total of six new products this year, and we are very confident that we can return to the center of the stage and gain enough share in the markets we are in,” Li said. The company plans to introduce nine new models across its brands—Nio, Onvo, and Firefly—this year. Among them, the highly anticipated fourth-quarter model is designed with competitive cost settings and will…

Nio posted a record net loss in the fourth quarter, as selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses reached an all-time high, despite a slight improvement in gross margins, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker said in its earnings report. The company’s net loss widened to RMB 7.11 billion ($974 million), marking a 32.5% increase from a year earlier and a 40.6% rise from the third quarter. On an adjusted non-GAAP basis, net loss stood at RMB 6.62 billion, up 37.9% year-on-year and 50.1% sequentially. See also: Nio, CATL Sign Strategic Deal to Boost Battery Swap Services Revenue for the quarter…

Li Auto has filed regulatory updates for its current lineup, with plans to introduce upgraded versions in May, according to filings published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The updated models—Li Mega MPV and the Li L9, Li L8, Li L7, and Li L6 SUVs—appear in MIIT’s information change filing catalog rather than the new model filing catalog, indicating no changes to core components. See also: Li Auto Reports In-Line Q4 Revenue as Net Income Rebounds, Gross Margin Declines The main upgrade involves replacing larger LiDAR sensors with smaller ones, extending advanced driver assistance (AD) capabilities to…

The Chinese government has delayed approval for BYD to establish an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Mexico, citing concerns over potential technology leaks to the United States, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Chinese automakers require authorization from the Ministry of Commerce to manufacture vehicles overseas, but BYD has yet to receive clearance, two sources familiar with the matter told the publication. Authorities are reportedly concerned that BYD’s advanced smart car technology could become accessible to Mexico and, by extension, the U.S. See also: BYD Unveils Super e-Platform with 1,000-kW Charging, Adding 2 km of Range Per Second “The commerce…

Hesai Group, China’s largest LiDAR manufacturer, plans to establish its first overseas factory next year as customers seek to mitigate geopolitical risks, Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fan told the Financial Times. Hesai aims to break ground on the project by year-end, targeting production in 2026. The facility is expected to create “hundreds of jobs locally,” though the company has not disclosed its location. “Our clients who are hoping to diffuse the risks have found it a wise approach,” Fan said, emphasizing the need for a diversified supply chain to guard against logistical disruptions. See also: Mercedes-Benz Selects China’s Hesai for…

Chinese car manufacturer Changan Automobile has announced plans to enter ten European markets in 2025 with its electric vehicles (EVs), starting with the Deepal S07 SUV. The Deepal S07, priced at €45,000 ($48,775), will launch in April in Norway, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, followed by a June release in the United Kingdom and other markets later in the year. See also: Changan’s Deepal Launches S05 Compact SUV Starting at RMB 119,900, Offering Up to 1,234 km Range Changan also plans to introduce the Deepal S05 model later in 2025 and the Changan E07 by early 2026. Additionally, the company…

Xpeng has proposed granting more than 28.5 million shares to its chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, subject to performance-based conditions linked to the company’s stock price, the Chinese electric vehicle maker announced on Friday. The grant, valued at approximately HK$2.55 billion ($328 million) based on Xpeng’s closing price of HK$89.55 per share in Hong Kong, would be awarded at no purchase cost. However, Mr. He can only unlock the shares if the company’s stock reaches predetermined price levels within 10 years. See also: Xpeng Launches 2025 G6 and G9 SUVs with Lower Prices, Faster Charging, and Vision-Based Smart Driving Under…

Xiaomi is expanding its second electric vehicle (EV) factory in Beijing, adding an adjacent 52-hectare plot to its existing 53-hectare facility in the Yizhuang district, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. The move comes as the company ramps up production to meet rising demand for its EV lineup. The expansion follows Xiaomi’s decision to increase its 2025 vehicle delivery target to 350,000 units, up from the previous goal of 300,000. See also: Xiaomi Targets 2027 for Overseas Expansion of Its Electric Vehicles, Says President The company, which launched its first electric sedan, the SU7, in March 2024,…

Tesla’s Chinese team is spearheading the development of a lower-priced Model Y to counter intensifying competition in the local market, according to a report by Chinese media outlet 36kr. The new variant will retain the battery, powertrain, and chassis of the existing Model Y while streamlining configurations through Tesla’s “depop” development process, which enables rapid product launches while preserving core features, the report said, citing industry sources. Instead of an English name, the project is assigned a code comprising letters and numbers. See also: New Tesla Model Y Variants: Performance Trim and Seven-Seat Option Coming Soon The launch timing for…

Chinese automaker BYD  will introduce its latest battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform and an ultra-fast charging system capable of delivering up to 1,000 kW—twice the power of Tesla’s  latest Superchargers—at an event on March 17 in Shenzhen. The “BYD Super e-Platform” aims to redefine pure electric technology, the company said on Weibo. At the event, BYD will also begin pre-sales for the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, which are expected to support the new charging technology. Promotional materials suggest that BYD’s new system will allow EV charging speeds comparable to gasoline refueling. See also: BYD’s Blade vs. Tesla’s…