Author: Jackson Han

AUDI, the new brand jointly created by Audi and SAIC, unveiled its E SUV Concept on the opening day of the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show, marking the brand’s second model after the E5 Sportback. The production version of the concept is scheduled for release in 2026, following the same timeline as the E5 Sportback. The E SUV Concept carries forward the design language of the E5 Sportback, including a distinctive front face, while introducing features such as a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and digital rearview mirrors. “The AUDI E SUV Concept embodies simplicity to master complexity, outlining the dynamic posture of…

GAC Toyota, the joint venture between Toyota and GAC Group, opened pre-orders for its bZ7 electric sedan on Friday as the 2025 Guangzhou auto show began. While the company did not disclose the pre-sales price, it said the model is positioned in the RMB 200,000 (USD 28,120) segment. The bZ7 is developed primarily by Toyota’s China engineering team and is the second model to follow this approach after the bZ3X. The sedan incorporates Huawei’s HarmonySpace cockpit system and connects with Xiaomi’s smart ecosystem. It also includes Momenta’s advanced driver assistance technology, which supports Navigation on Autopilot for both urban and…

Stelato, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), unveiled an updated version of its S9 sedan on Thursday, retaining the starting price of RMB 309,800 ($43,540) while adding upgraded configurations. The company said the model’s refreshed design and expanded feature set aim to strengthen its position in China’s premium sedan market. The latest S9 maintains the launch price of its predecessor and reflects an RMB 8,200 reduction from the pre-sales price announced in early November. The model competes with high-end sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A6L. “This update…

Firefly, the premium compact EV brand under Nio Inc, has started mass production of its right-hand drive variant, marking a key step in the company’s overseas expansion strategy. Nio said the first batch of the right-hand drive Firefly EVs, produced on November 18, will be shipped to Singapore. Nio launched the Firefly brand at Nio Day 2024 and introduced the Firefly EV in China on April 19 after initially planning a European debut. The change in strategy followed the introduction of higher EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Firefly deliveries in Europe began on August 14 in Norway and the…

Yangwang, the ultra-luxury sub-brand of BYD, will display its U9 Xtreme electric supercar at the 2025 Guangzhou auto show, according to several domestic automotive media reports published on Monday. The auto show, held annually since 2003, will take place at the Canton Fair Complex from November 21 to 30, with the first day reserved for media. Yangwang introduced the U9 Xtreme on September 20 and began taking reservations for a global limited run of 30 units. See also: Yangwang U9X Sets Nürburgring Record for Fastest Electric Production Car The company said the U9 Xtreme achieved a certified top speed of…

Svolt Energy plans to start volume deliveries of its first-generation semi-solid-state batteries in 2026, marking its entry into a segment that several Chinese manufacturers are now preparing to commercialise. Chairman and CEO Yang Hongxin announced the timeline at the 2025 World Power Battery Conference on 12 November, saying the new cells will move into C-sample batch trial production soon following completion of development. See also: Sunwoda Unveils New Generation Solid-State Battery With 400 Wh/kg Energy Density The first-generation square cells feature an energy density of 270 Wh/kg and have already secured orders from a major European EV brand, according to…

Li Auto said it will publish its unaudited third-quarter 2025 financial results before U.S. markets open on November 26, with company executives scheduled to hold an earnings call at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time the same day, or 8:00 p.m. in Beijing. The automaker delivered 93,211 vehicles during the quarter, in line with its guidance of 90,000 to 95,000 units. However, shipments fell 39% from a year earlier and declined 16% from the second quarter, extending what has been a weak sales trajectory throughout 2025. Li Auto previously forecast third-quarter revenue of RMB 24.8 billion to RMB 26.2 billion, indicating a…

IM Motors, the electric vehicle subsidiary of SAIC Motor, has officially launched the IM LS9, a large six-seat extended-range SUV (EREV), further expanding its lineup of hybrid models designed for China’s growing high-end EV market. The IM LS9 is available in two versions — 52 Ultra and 66 Ultra — priced at RMB 322,800 ($45,360) and RMB 352,800, respectively, both lowered by RMB 14,000 from their pre-sale prices. Deliveries for the new model will begin later this month, with the automaker planning to introduce a high-performance IM LS9 Hyper variant in the first quarter of 2026. The six-seat SUV measures…

Hesai Technology raised its full-year net profit forecast to between RMB 350 million and RMB 450 million ($49 million–$63 million) after reporting record third-quarter earnings and achieving GAAP profitability one quarter ahead of schedule. The lidar manufacturer reported unaudited third-quarter revenue of RMB 800 million ($110 million), up 47.5% year-on-year, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of growth. Gross margin remained steady at 42%, while operating expenses fell 23% from a year earlier. Net profit for the quarter reached RMB 260 million ($36 million), pushing cumulative profits for the first three quarters to RMB 280 million ($40 million). See also: Hesai…

Hesai Technology has entered into an exclusive agreement to supply lidar systems for Li Auto’s next-generation advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) platform. The collaboration will cover all vehicle series, including the L Series, i Series, and MEGA models, making Hesai the sole lidar supplier for Li Auto’s upcoming intelligent driving systems. The agreement builds on a four-year partnership between the two companies, which began in 2021 to develop and deploy automotive-grade lidar solutions for mass production. Li Auto, which had delivered over 1.46 million vehicles as of October 2025, began including lidar as standard equipment across all new models starting in…

Luxeed, the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand jointly developed by Chery and Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), announced that cumulative deliveries of its R7 coupe SUV have exceeded 100,000 units since its market debut on August 25, 2025. Priced between 249,800 yuan and 309,800 yuan, the R7 is available in three trims — Max, Max+, and Ultra. The vehicle adopts Luxeed’s OneBox design language, combining aerodynamic efficiency with an elegant, sporty appearance. See also: Chery Launches Luxeed R7 Max RWD and Ultra AWD as New Extended-Range Electric Vehicles Exterior features include color options such as Aurora Green, blacked-out badges,…

China’s passenger new energy vehicle (NEV) market continued to expand in October, with retail sales reaching 1.282 million units, up 7.3 percent year-on-year, though down 1.3 percent from September, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were the primary growth driver, posting retail sales of 812,000 units in October, a 20.4 percent increase year-on-year but a 2.5 percent decline from September. BEVs represented 63.3 percent of total NEV retail sales, slightly lower than September’s 63.7 percent. See also: China’s Auto Exports Hit $112.8 Billion in First Ten Months of 2025 Hybrid vehicles, including…