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Denza, the premium brand of BYD, has started pre-sales for its latest SUV model, the N9, with pricing between $62,100 and $75,900, the company announced on Wednesday. The move comes just three days after launching the updated N7 SUV. Customers can secure a pre-order for $276, which includes benefits such as priority access to the limited first edition. The Denza N9 is a six-seat hybrid SUV measuring 5,258 mm in length, 2,030 mm in width, and 1,830 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. See also: Everything You Should Know About Denza N9 Competing in the same segment…

Nio will begin deliveries of its flagship executive sedan, the ET9, at the end of March, company founder and CEO William Li said on Tuesday. The announcement refines the company’s earlier plan to start deliveries sometime in March. Li provided the update during a conversation on Weibo with Richard Yu, managing director of Huawei’s intelligent vehicle solutions business unit, inviting him to test the ET9 at that time. Yu had previously praised the model at an event on Monday while discussing the safety performance of the Maextro S800 luxury sedan. See also: Nio Denies Layoff Rumors, Takes Legal Action Against…

Niohas refuted recent rumors of large-scale layoffs, calling them “ridiculously untrue” in a statement posted on its mobile app late Wednesday. The Chinese electric vehicle maker stated that its legal department has reported the matter to the police and warned that the individual responsible for spreading the false claim should be concerned about potential consequences. The company reiterated that it is actively recruiting for several positions and welcoming new employees. The denial follows the circulation of a screenshot on social media earlier in the day, where a user alleged that an unnamed “luxury car company” was cutting 50% of its…

Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Foxconn has proposed a partnership with Japanese automaker Honda, Japan’s Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday. The proposal includes a joint venture involving Honda’s rivals Nissan and Mitsubishi, according to the report. See also: Foxconn Open to Stake in Nissan for Potential Cooperation Foxconn’s move follows the collapse of merger talks between Nissan and Honda, which began in December but ended on Feb. 13 due to disagreements, including Honda’s proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary. The merger, if successful, would have created the world’s third-largest automaker by sales volume. Earlier this month, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said the…

Li Auto has reorganized its management structure, with founder, chairman, and CEO Li Xiang shifting his primary focus to artificial intelligence (AI), as the company accelerates its ambition to become a leading global AI firm by 2030. The restructuring, implemented after the 2025 Chinese New Year holiday, assigns President Ma Donghui to lead the company’s smart car strategy, overseeing planning and execution in the automotive sector, according to a report by local media outlet 21jingji, citing multiple sources. See also: Li Auto Begins Mass Production of In-House SiC Power Chips for Upcoming BEV Models Ma has also taken over as…

Tesla’s efforts to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China are encountering fresh obstacles, as regulatory approval is reportedly becoming entangled in broader U.S.-China trade negotiations. Chinese authorities are considering leveraging Tesla’s FSD license as a bargaining tool in discussions with the U.S. administration, following recent tariff increases on Chinese imports, according to a report from The Financial Times. See also: Tesla China Launches Free 30-Day Trial of Enhanced Autopilot for Chinese New Year Tesla had originally planned to introduce FSD in China and Europe by early 2025, but the timeline now appears uncertain. Beijing has not provided a…

Tesla has expanded its discount offerings on the 2024 Cybertruck models in the United States, providing reductions of up to $4,000 for standard versions and $6,000 for the “Foundations Series.” This move comes as the company addresses an accumulation of unsold inventory. The automaker faced challenges in selling the Cybertruck throughout 2024, its inaugural full production year. In efforts to boost sales, Tesla has previously modified vehicle badges and adjusted market strategies. Despite these efforts, inventory levels have remained high in both the U.S. and Canada. See also: Tesla Cybertruck Lead Engineer Offers Sneak Peek at Upcoming Off-Road Armor Complicating…

SWTCH Energy, a prominent provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, has been selected to manage one of Washington State’s largest multi-family EV charging deployments. The initiative will see SWTCH Energy’s smart charging platform overseeing 2,500 charging stations across 136 Greystar properties, significantly enhancing the accessibility and convenience of EV charging for thousands of residents. This large-scale deployment is supported by a $25.6 million grant from the Washington Department of Commerce’s Electric Vehicle Charging Program. The grant aims to address the growing need for accessible EV charging infrastructure as adoption rates increase in the state. As part…

BYD has showcased its Denza Z9 GT’s remarkable abilities, including the ability to crab-walk around obstacles and parallel-park in tight spaces, as the electric shooting brake nears its global release in Europe and other regions. This new feature highlights BYD’s innovation in advanced steering technology, particularly its 20-degree rear wheel steering system. The Denza Z9 GT, which is available in both electric and plug-in hybrid variants, boasts rear steering motors on each rear wheel, offering impressive maneuverability. See also: BYD’s Denza Z9 GT Sets Record as Fastest Luxury NEV to Reach 10,000 Deliveries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgnmQAyNN9s With a turning radius of just…

BYD has secured mining rights for two plots of land in Brazil’s lithium-rich Jequitinhonha Valley, marking the company’s entry into the mining sector in its largest market outside China. The acquisition, made through its subsidiary Exploracao Mineral do Brasil, occurred in late 2023, according to a report by Reuters. The two plots span 852 hectares (8.5 square kilometers) in the town of Coronel Murta, located in the state of Minas Gerais, commonly referred to as Brazil’s Lithium Valley. This move is part of BYD’s broader efforts to expand its footprint in Brazil, a key market for the company as it…

A new automotive partnership between Chinese tech giant Huawei and SAIC Motor has been finalized, aiming to create a new brand under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) business. The partnership was reported by local media outlet 36kr, which cited industry sources familiar with the development. The new brand, tentatively named Shangjie (尚界) in Chinese, will be the fifth under Huawei’s HIMA initiative. Huawei has developed three approaches to partnering with automakers, with the creation of a new brand being the most involved approach. The brand, which was initially called Zhixuan before being rebranded to HIMA in November 2023, allows…

Austrian automotive supplier Magna and Mercedes-Benz have deepened their long-standing partnership, with Magna confirming that production of the electric drive system for the all-electric G-Class has been underway in Lannach, Austria, since last year. The electric G-Class, officially named the G 580 with EQ Technology, is produced at Magna’s Graz facility, where combustion engine versions have been built since 1979. The battery-powered model, introduced in 2024, retains the ladder-frame design and off-road characteristics of its fuel-powered counterpart but incorporates an advanced four-motor electric drive system developed by Magna. See also: Chinese Automakers in Talks with Magna Steyr for Local EV…