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Nio said it has delivered its 40,000th third-generation ES8 sport utility vehicle, reaching its annual delivery target for the model just over three months after launch. The company disclosed the milestone on its official social media channels, noting that the latest delivery took place in Zhongshan, in southern China’s Guangdong province. The update follows the delivery of the 30,000th unit only 11 days earlier, indicating a rapid pace of shipments toward the end of the year. See also: Nio Battery Unit Mirattery Completes Expanded Series C Funding Round Nio officially launched the third-generation ES8 on Sept. 20, with customer deliveries…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor expects to post its first full-year profit this year, supported by strong vehicle sales and improved financial performance over recent quarters, its founder and chief executive said. The company is on track to sell close to 600,000 vehicles in 2025 and achieve annual profitability, founder, chairman and CEO Zhu Jiangming said in an internal letter marking Leapmotor’s 10th anniversary. “2025 marks our 10th year since founding the company. We have achieved the goals set five years ago and delivered a solid performance,” Zhu wrote in the letter, which was shared on the company’s social media…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr is developing a new sport utility vehicle known as the Zeekr 9S, internally codenamed “Orca,” according to a report by local automotive media outlet Auto Home. The model is positioned as a more performance-oriented alternative to the Zeekr 9X and could make its debut as early as January 2026, with a market launch expected by the end of the first quarter, the report said. Pricing is estimated to start at around 450,000 yuan ($64,230), below the average transaction price of approximately 538,000 yuan for the Zeekr 9X. The Zeekr 9X, which launched on Sept. 29,…

Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor and technology group Huawei said their jointly developed automotive brand Yijing has produced its first pre-production prototype, marking a key step toward mass production planned for next year. The company said on Wednesday that the vehicle has moved into a new stage of product validation and quality optimisation following the rollout of the prototype from the production line. Yijing’s first model will be a full-size sport utility vehicle and is scheduled to make its public debut at the Beijing Auto Show in 2026, according to the brand. The Yijing project was previously known internally as the…

Ford Motor has officially launched its new electric Bronco in China, intensifying efforts to regain momentum in the world’s largest electric vehicle market as competition from domestic brands continues to accelerate. The automaker introduced the electric Bronco in China on Tuesday with a starting price of 229,800 yuan ($32,640), offering both extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) variants. Pricing is in line with earlier pre-sales figures, while Ford is also offering limited-time incentives, including trade-in subsidies of up to 12,000 yuan and cash incentives of 1,600 yuan. The electric Bronco is offered in five variants, comprising three…

Chinese state-owned automaker FAW Group’s premium brand Hongqi has launched the HS6 PHEV, a new plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle positioned toward the upper end of its product range, the company said. The HS6 PHEV was officially introduced on Dec. 16 and is offered in three variants, with guide prices ranging from 178,800 yuan to 228,800 yuan ($25,000–$32,000). Hongqi describes the model as a next-generation flagship five-seat SUV, designed to strengthen its presence in China’s competitive premium electrified vehicle segment. The model adopts a design language Hongqi refers to as an “Eastern aesthetic.” At the front, slim daytime running lights…

Onvo, a sub-brand of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc, is set to launch a limited-edition violet version of its L60 mid-size electric SUV on Dec. 18, with production capped at 666 units. The Violet Edition is the latest in a series of special models introduced by Nio and its sub-brands, reflecting a broader strategy to enhance brand visibility through low-volume variants. See also: Nio’s Onvo L90 Electric SUV Reaches 40,000 Deliveries in Four Months in China Show vehicles for the L60 Violet Edition are already on display at Onvo retail locations, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin immediately following the…

Nio has introduced limited-edition versions of its ET5 electric sedan and ET5 Touring wagon as part of efforts to stimulate demand for its sedan lineup. The new variants, branded the Far Sky Edition, feature an exclusive purple exterior design and are limited to 555 units. Nio said deliveries of the limited-edition models will begin later this month. See also: Nio Onvo President Criticizes Large Batteries in EREVs as Resource-Intensive The ET5 Far Sky Edition is priced from RMB 313,000 ($44,450) including a 100-kWh battery pack, representing a RMB 15,000, or about 5%, premium over the standard model’s starting price of…

Ford Motor said it will launch the electric version of its Bronco sport utility vehicle in China on Dec. 19, roughly a month after opening pre-sales, as the automaker continues to expand its electrified offerings in the world’s largest auto market. The company said deliveries of the electric Bronco will begin at the time of launch. The model has been developed by Ford China specifically for the Chinese market and is manufactured at the Nanchang plant of its local partner, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC). See also: Ford Launches Electric Bronco Pre-Sales in China With Starting Price of RMB 229,800 Pre-sales…

Volkswagen’s first model built on its China Electrical Architecture (CEA) platform, the ID.UNYX 07, is set to enter series production at the end of this year, underscoring the German automaker’s push to localise development and speed up product cycles in its largest market. Frank Han, chief executive of CARIAD China, said at the WNAT-CES 2025 conference that production of the all-electric sedan will begin at Volkswagen Anhui on Dec. 31. The CEA platform, unlike Volkswagen’s global MEB architecture, was designed from the outset specifically for China and developed jointly by Volkswagen China Technology Company, CARIAD China, CARIZON, Xpeng and other…

Geely Auto Group on Thursday inaugurated what it said is the world’s largest automotive safety testing centre, as the Chinese carmaker steps up investment in safety technologies for intelligent and electrified vehicles. The Geely Safety Centre spans about 45,000 square metres and represents an initial investment of more than 2 billion yuan ($275 million). Geely said the facility has set five Guinness World Records, including for the largest automotive safety laboratory and the longest indoor crash-test track. See also: Geely Finalizes Zeekr Privatization Shareholder Election Results The new centre broadens the scope of vehicle safety testing beyond traditional crash performance…

Aulton New Energy Co Ltd, a Chinese provider of third-party battery swap solutions, has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, seeking to raise funds to expand investment in battery swapping and related technologies, according to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing. CMB International is acting as the sole sponsor for the IPO. Aulton did not disclose the number of shares to be offered or the size of the fundraising. Headquartered in Guangzhou, the company counts Nio Capital among its major shareholders, with a 5.53% stake. See also: CATL Unveils First Right-Hand-Drive Battery-Swap Taxi in Hong Kong Aulton…