Author: Kevin Liu

Geely has launched the Galaxy Xingyao 6 EF, a plug-in methanol hybrid sedan designed to combine electric driving with the flexibility of methanol and gasoline refueling. Geely describes it as the world’s first production methanol hybrid family car. The Xingyao 6 EF uses a 1.5-liter methanol engine, an electric motor and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Its fuel system can use methanol, gasoline or a mixture of both fuels in any ratio within the same tank. The sedan is available in three variants, with limited-time prices ranging from 76,800 yuan to 96,800 yuan. Its stated electric driving range reaches…

Zeekr, the premium automotive brand under Geely, is reportedly exploring the development of a rugged luxury SUV aimed at competing with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class as it considers expanding its vehicle lineup into the off-road segment. According to local media outlet Auto Time, citing people familiar with the matter, Zeekr has approached multiple suppliers to discuss technical requirements for a boxy off-road SUV. The project remains at an early stage and has not yet received formal approval or an internal codename. Suppliers have reportedly referred to it as Zeekr’s proposed Mercedes-Benz G-Class rival. Based on the project’s current progress, sources cited…

Geely has begun distributing a new over-the-air (OTA) software update for the Geely EX5 in 36 markets, covering driver assistance functions, connectivity and infotainment features. The rollout started in Australia on October 12, followed by selected markets in Central and South America on October 22. Distribution in eligible European markets and the United Kingdom began on November 4–5. Driver Assistance and Vehicle Functions The update includes changes to the vehicle’s Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Integrated Cruise Control (ICC) systems. ACC has been adjusted to provide smoother deceleration when approaching bends, while ICC receives refinements to its lane-keeping function. Geely…

Great Wall Motor plans to begin producing its Ora 5 model in Bulgaria in the first quarter of 2027, establishing a European manufacturing base with annual capacity of 50,000 vehicles, Reuters reported on October 27, citing the Chinese automaker. Production will take place under a manufacturing agreement with a local partner. Great Wall Motor has not disclosed the financial terms of the deal or confirmed whether the Bulgarian facility will produce the electric, hybrid or petrol version of the Ora 5. The project forms part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in Europe through local manufacturing rather…

Great Wall Motor’s (GWM) Tank brand launched the 2027 Tank 500 on Friday, introducing upgrades to driver-assistance technology, cabin equipment and safety systems while retaining the SUV’s existing plug-in hybrid and gasoline powertrain options. Prices range from 335,000 yuan to 375,000 yuan (approximately $49,866 to $55,818), unchanged from the facelift introduced in August 2025. The updated lineup includes the Hi4-T and Hi4-Z plug-in hybrid systems and a 3.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 48V mild-hybrid assistance. The plug-in hybrid range starts with the Hi4-T at 335,000 yuan, followed by the Hi4-T Zhixiang edition at 355,000 yuan. The Hi4-Z Zhixiang edition is…

The 2027 Arcfox Alpha S5 is an updated battery-electric sedan from Arcfox, the electric vehicle brand under Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group). The new lineup comprises three variants with pre-sale prices ranging from 121,800 yuan to 144,800 yuan. All three versions feature a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 227 kW (304 hp), CATL batteries, standard 192-channel LiDAR and support for 5C ultra-fast charging. Depending on the variant, the stated CLTC driving range reaches 650 km or 750 km. Variants and Pre-Sale Prices Variant CLTC Range Pre-Sale Price 650 Plus LiDAR 650 km 121,800 yuan 650 Max LiDAR 650 km 131,800…

Xpeng has delivered its first Mona L03 in France, marking the start of European customer deliveries for the Chinese automaker’s electric SUV. Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng personally handed over the vehicle in Paris on October 13, according to a company announcement published on Weibo on Tuesday. The handover represents a key milestone following the model’s European debut earlier this year. Xpeng said the first French customer chose the vehicle because of its advanced driver assistance capabilities, although the company did not disclose the specific variant or which features are available in the French market. https://twitter.com/XPENG_Global/status/2112461391198142830 Following the delivery, He…

BYD has officially launched the Da Han EV, a flagship all-electric sedan offered in three variants with starting prices of 235,900 yuan (approximately US$35,200). The model combines a claimed CLTC driving range of up to 1,008 kilometers with a 102.3 kWh second-generation Blade Battery, advanced chassis technology and a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance features. The launch prices are below the vehicle’s pre-sale prices, with reductions ranging from 14,000 yuan to 24,000 yuan, depending on the variant. Pricing and Variants The Da Han EV is available in two rear-wheel-drive configurations and one all-wheel-drive version. Variant Price (yuan) Approximate Price (US$) 1,008…

The Stelato V8 marks the brand’s entry into China’s premium multi-purpose vehicle market, combining a large seven-seat cabin with battery-electric and extended-range electric powertrains. Jointly developed by Huawei and BAIC, the Stelato V8 is positioned as a flagship midsize-to-large family MPV. It features an 800-volt electrical architecture, Huawei driver-assistance technology and a sensor suite designed around a Level 3 autonomous-driving architecture. Stelato V8 Pricing and Pre-Sales The Stelato V8 begins pre-sales at 329,800 yuan. Customers who place orders during the pre-sales period can receive benefits valued at up to 6,000 yuan. The package includes a 2,000-yuan deposit credited toward 5,000…

GAC Group plans to issue shares to acquire China FAW’s 50% stake in FAW Toyota, a transaction that would bring the Toyota joint venture into GAC’s portfolio and deepen cooperation between the two Chinese automakers. GAC disclosed the proposed transaction in a preliminary restructuring plan on Monday, identifying the previously unnamed FAW-held joint venture. GAC’s board approved the plan, and trading in its A-shares is scheduled to resume at the market open on September 29 after being suspended since September 14. Share-Based Acquisition Targets FAW Toyota Under the preliminary plan, shares issued to China FAW would be priced at 5.75…

The Arcfox Alpha T7 is a mid-to-large fastback SUV offered in both extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) configurations, targeting China’s competitive family SUV market. With multiple powertrain options, long driving ranges, high-voltage charging technology and available advanced driver-assistance systems, the Alpha T7 is positioned for buyers seeking a larger electric SUV below the 200,000-yuan price range. Arcfox Alpha T7 Pricing and Variants The Alpha T7 is offered in nine rear-wheel-drive variants. Subsidized pre-sales prices range from 137,800 yuan ($20,320) to 174,800 yuan, while list prices range from 141,800 yuan to 178,800 yuan. Each variant receives a…

Li Auto reported a second-quarter net loss of 1.7 billion yuan ($251 million), narrowing from 2.3 billion yuan in the first quarter but reversing a net profit of 1.1 billion yuan a year earlier. Vehicle deliveries increased sequentially during the quarter, although lower volumes and average selling prices continued to pressure revenue and margins. Revenue and Deliveries Second-quarter revenue reached 25.7 billion yuan, down 15.1% from the same period a year earlier but up 11.7% from the first quarter. Revenue from vehicle sales fell 16.7% year-on-year to 24.1 billion yuan. Li Auto attributed the decline to lower deliveries and a…

SAIC Volkswagen has officially launched the ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid sedan in China, expanding its ID. ERA new energy vehicle lineup as the joint venture targets a highly competitive segment of the domestic market. The sedan is available in five variants, with official prices starting at 119,900 yuan ($17,680). Limited-time incentives reduce the effective starting price to 89,900 yuan, while the top version is reduced from 149,900 yuan to 119,900 yuan. ID. ERA 5S Launches Below Pre-Sale Price The five ID. ERA 5S variants are priced at 119,900 yuan, 129,900 yuan, 139,900 yuan, 144,900 yuan and 149,900 yuan. SAIC…

Chery Auto reported an 11.7% decline in profit attributable to owners in the first half of 2026, as lower foreign-exchange gains offset stronger overseas operations and rapid growth in its new energy vehicle business. Revenue remained broadly stable at 143.28 billion yuan, while gross profit increased 25.1% to 23.04 billion yuan. Profit attributable to owners fell to 8.57 billion yuan from 9.70 billion yuan a year earlier. Profit for the period declined to 9.02 billion yuan from 9.91 billion yuan, while the company’s net profit margin stood at 6.3%. Overseas Business Drives Revenue Growth Overseas markets generated 98.97 billion yuan…

GAC Aion has unveiled the Ray 7, a five-seat battery-electric sedan that launches the company’s new Ray series and introduces its refreshed brand logo. The rear-wheel-drive model has a claimed CLTC range of 700 km and uses a Huawei-supplied electric drive system with peak power of 180 kW. Ray 7 Introduces New Aion Design Direction The Ray 7 measures 4,960 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,455 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,920 mm. Its exterior uses a low-slung, wide-body design with a fastback roofline. The front features a full-width light bar and illuminated logo, while yellow and purple…

Volkswagen Anhui has produced its 100,000th smart electric vehicle at its Hefei plant, marking a production milestone for Volkswagen’s electric vehicle operations in China. The milestone vehicle was an ID. UNYX 08 and was handed to its owner at a ceremony attended by more than 200 guests. The joint venture began mass production in February 2024 and reached the 100,000-vehicle mark in more than two years. Volkswagen Anhui Expands EV Production Volkswagen Anhui was established in 2017 as a joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group, originally under the name JAC Volkswagen Automotive Co Ltd. https://evmagz.com/volkswagen-anhui-files-id-unyx-09-electric-sedan-in-china/ The…

Xiaomi’s electric vehicle and other new initiatives business narrowed its operating loss in the second quarter of 2026 as vehicle deliveries continued to grow, although the segment remained unprofitable. The segment recorded an operating loss of 2.6 billion yuan ($383 million) in the quarter, compared with a loss of 3.1 billion yuan in the first quarter. It was the second consecutive quarterly operating loss for the business. Revenue increased 17.1% year on year to 24.9 billion yuan and was 25.3% higher than in the previous quarter. EV Revenue Reaches 23.9 Billion Yuan Electric vehicles accounted for the majority of segment…

Li Auto is exploring the development of an in-house cloud inference chip that could use the same dataflow architecture as the company’s assisted driving processor, according to a report by Chinese media outlet LatePost. The project is reportedly still at an early stage. The potential cloud chip would be designed to handle some artificial intelligence inference workloads currently performed on GPUs, including assisted driving model processing, testing and simulation, as well as requests from large language models. https://evmagz.com/li-auto-launches-lower-priced-rear-wheel-drive-li-i8-to-boost-ev-sales/ Li Auto Considers Extending Vehicle Chip Architecture AI data centres commonly rely on GPUs for model training and inference, although dedicated inference…

Volkswagen Tianjin has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese supplier Leadrive Technology to jointly develop silicon carbide power modules and other electric vehicle technologies, expanding the automaker’s efforts to localise key EV components in China. The agreement brings power electronics into an existing technical relationship between the two companies. Their earlier cooperation covered electric drive systems and dual-controller solutions for hybrid powertrains. Partnership Targets Next-Generation EV Technology The collaboration will cover the development of power semiconductor modules, electronic control systems and complete electric drive solutions. The companies did not disclose financial terms, production targets or specific vehicle programmes associated…

Tesla China recorded its ninth consecutive month of year-on-year wholesale sales growth in July, supported by strong exports from its Shanghai Gigafactory despite continued weakness in domestic demand. Data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed Tesla China’s wholesale sales reached 93,579 vehicles in July, an increase of 37.85% from 67,886 units in the same month of 2025. The figure also represented a 5.04% increase from June’s 89,091 units, marking the company’s highest monthly wholesale sales so far in 2026 and its strongest July performance on record. Strongest July on Record Historically, July has been a slower production…