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Onvo, a sub-brand of Nio Inc, is preparing to introduce LiDAR technology on an updated version of its L90 large electric SUV, according to regulatory documents published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The updated specifications show that the revised Onvo L90 will be equipped with a roof-mounted LiDAR unit positioned at the centre of the vehicle, similar to the configuration used on models sold under the Nio main brand. Neither of Onvo’s current production vehicles—the L60 midsize SUV and the existing L90—feature LiDAR, relying instead on camera-based driver assistance systems. See also: Everything You Should Know…

Shangjie, the automotive brand jointly developed by SAIC Motor and Huawei Technologies, has previewed its upcoming Z7 sedan, signaling a direct challenge to Xiaomi’s SU7 as competition intensifies in China’s fast-growing smart electric vehicle market. Shangjie on Wednesday shared a teaser poster on Chinese social media platform Weibo showing the silhouette of the Z7, which will be the brand’s second production model. “Shangjie Z7: Even more anticipated than the next generation!” the company wrote, a comment widely seen as a reference to Xiaomi’s SU7 sedan. See also: Huawei-SAIC Brand Shangjie Logs 20,000 Deliveries for H5 SUV Earlier on the same…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio said it has launched a limited-edition version of its flagship ET9 sedan to commemorate the production of its one-millionth vehicle, underscoring the company’s push into the high-end luxury segment as it scales manufacturing. The limited-edition ET9 is priced from 818,000 yuan ($117,070), around 6.5% higher than the standard ET9’s starting price of 768,000 yuan. Nio said only nine units will be produced, split across three exterior themes, making it one of the most exclusive vehicles the company has offered to date. See also: Nio Reaches One-Million Vehicle Production Milestone as Deliveries Accelerate The special edition…

Xiaomi has unveiled a refreshed version of its SU7 electric sedan, bringing notable upgrades across design, performance, safety, and driving assistance. The updated SU7 enters pre-sales with a higher starting price but also introduces a broader set of standard features across all trims, positioning it more competitively in China’s fast-evolving EV market. Pricing and Availability The refreshed Xiaomi SU7 lineup starts at 229,900 yuan ($32,800) and tops out at 309,900 yuan ($44,300). This represents a price increase of 10,000–14,000 yuan ($1,400–$2,000) compared with the current models. As is common in China’s EV market, Xiaomi has indicated that official launch prices…

Tesla has rolled out a minor update to the China-made five-seat Model Y, upgrading the central touchscreen while leaving vehicle pricing unchanged, according to information published on the company’s Chinese website and monitored by CnEVPost. All three five-seat Model Y variants sold in China now feature a 16-inch 2K-resolution center display, replacing the previous 15.4-inch 1080p panel. The updated screen is the same specification used in the six-seat Model Y L and is intended to improve visual clarity inside the cabin, an area of increasing focus as Chinese automakers compete on interior technology and user experience. See also: Tesla China…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said it will launch updated versions of its P7+ sedan and an extended-range version of its G7 sport utility vehicle in the coming days, marking the start of its 2026 product rollout. The company said the refreshed P7+ and the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variant of the G7 will be unveiled in China on Jan. 8 and in Europe on Jan. 9. The China launch event will take place in Guangzhou, where Xpeng is headquartered, while the European debut will be held in Brussels, Belgium. See also: Xpeng Research on Autonomous Driving Model Accepted at…

Geely Auto reported slower sales momentum in December, as the Chinese automaker posted a year-on-year increase but a sharp month-on-month decline, reflecting broader weakness in the domestic auto market toward year-end. The company said it delivered 236,817 vehicles in December, up 13 percent from a year earlier but down 23.71 percent from November. The decline followed several months of strong growth, during which monthly sales had risen more than 35 percent year-on-year between February and October. See also: Geely Auto’s Xingyuan EV Reaches 500,000 Deliveries As Sales Momentum Builds In China For the full year 2025, Geely Auto delivered 3.02…

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng reported December deliveries of 37,508 vehicles, marking a 2.22 percent increase from a year earlier and a 2.12 percent rise from November, according to figures released by the company on Tuesday. For the fourth quarter, XPeng delivered 116,249 vehicles, up 27.04 percent year-on-year and slightly higher than the previous quarter. Full-year deliveries reached 429,445 units in 2025, representing a 126 percent increase from the prior year, reflecting continued expansion across both domestic and overseas markets. See also: Xpeng Expands Middle East and Africa Presence With New Market Entries and Partnerships XPeng said overseas deliveries totaled…

Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) recorded another monthly delivery record in December, underscoring continued momentum for the company’s automotive ecosystem as it expands its lineup of smart electric vehicles. According to data released by Huawei, models under the HIMA umbrella delivered 89,611 units in December, marking a 9.46 percent increase from 81,864 Vehicles in November and an 81.13 percent rise compared with the same period last year. The result marked the third consecutive month of record deliveries for the group. See also: Huawei’s HIMA Conducts Internal Level 3 Autonomous Driving Tests in Shenzhen For the full year 2025, cumulative deliveries…