Author: Victor Choi

Anji Logistics, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor and China’s largest automotive logistics provider, has taken delivery of a new ocean-going car carrier as it continues to expand its global transport capacity, the company said. The vessel, Anji Fortune, was delivered on December 22 at Jiangnan Shipyard’s Changxing base, according to Anji. The ship is the sixth newly built car carrier with a capacity of 9,500 vehicles delivered to the company this year and the eighth ocean-going carrier added to its fleet since the beginning of the year. Anji said the vessel began operations immediately after delivery. With the addition of…

Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings has completed its merger with premium electric vehicle maker Zeekr Group, making Zeekr a wholly owned subsidiary and removing it from public trading. Zeekr said in a statement that, following the completion of the transaction, it will no longer operate as a publicly listed company. The group has asked the New York Stock Exchange to suspend trading of its American Depositary Shares from Dec. 22, 2025, and requested that the exchange file Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to formally delist and deregister its securities. The merger represents a major step in…

German luxury carmaker Porsche will shut down all of its self-operated electric vehicle charging facilities in China from March 2026, as part of a broader strategic realignment in the world’s largest EV market, the company confirmed on Monday. The move follows the circulation of an internal memo earlier in the day and was first reported by local media outlet Yicai. According to the memo, Porsche’s self-built charging network in China—covering around 200 charging stations—will be gradually phased out, with the company shifting toward deeper cooperation with third-party charging operators. “As market conditions evolve and user charging habits continue to change,…

China’s SAIC Motor has started deliveries of the MG4 “Anxin Edition,” marking the first time an affordable, mass-market electric car has been offered with a semi-solid-state battery, the company said. The Anxin Edition is part of the new-generation MG Motor MG4, which was unveiled in March 2025, just three years after the original MG4 Electric entered the market. The accelerated model update reflects SAIC’s efforts to strengthen MG’s position in China, where the brand has seen more limited success than in Europe, while also positioning the new MG4 as the company’s first fully “global” model for China, other Asian markets…

Nio said it has delivered 30,000 units of its third-generation ES8 sport utility vehicle, just 89 days after the model went on sale, underscoring strong demand for its high-end electric offerings in China. Nio said the milestone makes the all-new ES8 the fastest pure-electric vehicle priced above RMB 400,000 to reach 30,000 deliveries in the domestic market. The company launched the third-generation ES8 at Nio Day 2025 on Sept. 20, with customer deliveries beginning the following day. See also: Nio Launches Limited-Edition ET5 and ET5 Touring Models to Boost Sedan Demand The large, three-row electric SUV is offered in six-…

Chinese automaker BYD Automotive has applied to join the Global Intelligent Internet of Things Alliance (GIIC) and is seeking a council seat, according to a report by IT-home. The application was submitted on Dec. 17, 2025, the report said. GIIC, founded in June 2024, is an international industry organisation focused on integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies with the HarmonyOS ecosystem. The alliance brings together domestic and international companies, research bodies and institutions to promote standardisation and large-scale industrial adoption of HarmonyOS-based IoT solutions. See also: Huawei’s HIMA Conducts Internal Level 3 Autonomous Driving Tests in Shenzhen The alliance currently…

BMW’s Mini brand has launched the 2026 electric Mini Cooper in China, offering limited-time promotional pricing that lowers the entry price to RMB 153,800 ($21,830) for customers who place orders by Dec. 31, the company said. Mini is offering two variants in the market — the Mini Cooper E and Mini Cooper SE — with suggested retail prices starting at RMB 209,800 and RMB 239,800, respectively. Under the promotional campaign, prices are reduced to RMB 153,800 for the Cooper E and RMB 187,800 for the Cooper SE. See also: BMW-GWM Joint Venture Spotlight Automotive Recalls Mini EVs in China Over…

BYD has offered a first look at two new flagship electric vehicles, confirming plans to launch a high-end sedan and SUV as it seeks to strengthen its position in the premium EV segment. The Chinese automaker said the models, named the Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV, will debut in the first quarter of 2026. BYD confirmed the names on Monday alongside teaser images showing the silhouettes of both vehicles. Chinese media outlet CarNewsChina reported that both models will feature BYD’s latest technology and software systems. See also: BYD’s Dolphin Hatchback Reaches One Million Units in Cumulative Sales Both…

Geely Auto said its STARRAY EM-i plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle has set a Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency after completing a long-distance drive in Australia with a verified consumption of 3.83 litres per 100 kilometres. The record was achieved on the Sydney–Melbourne Coastal Drive, a route covering 1,056 kilometres, and was recognised as the lowest fuel consumption recorded by a plug-in hybrid production SUV on that journey, the company said. The challenge was conducted between December 9 and December 10, 2025, under the supervision of Guinness World Records adjudicators. The route was selected to reflect real-world driving…

CATL and Transfar Group have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating green and intelligent transformation across multiple industrial sectors, the battery maker said in a statement issued on Dec. 15. The agreement was signed in Ningde, Fujian province, and formalises a partnership focused on combining CATL’s strengths in new energy technologies and zero-carbon solutions with Transfar’s capabilities in smart manufacturing and intelligent logistics. The two companies said they plan to jointly develop a more open and sustainable industrial ecosystem. See also: CATL and SAIC Commercial Vehicle Expand Strategic Partnership to Advance Electrified Logistics A central element of the…

BYD has extended the battery warranty on its electric vehicles in Europe to eight years or 250,000 kilometres, a move that places the Chinese automaker ahead of most established rivals in the region as it looks to strengthen consumer confidence and accelerate market expansion. The company said the revised warranty applies to its range of new energy vehicles (NEVs) sold in Europe and represents a substantial increase from industry norms, which typically cap battery coverage at around 160,000 kilometres. See also: BYD Europe Aims to Triple Market Share, Targets Leading Position Against Tesla and EU Automakers In a statement issued…

ZF has secured its first commercial order for the eRE+ range extender, a next-generation hybrid system set to launch in Leapmotor’s upcoming D19 premium SUV in 2026. The agreement marks a key step for ZF in expanding its hybrid powertrain footprint within China and highlights growing demand for range-extended electric vehicles. Unlike conventional range extenders that operate only as generators, the eRE+ incorporates an intelligent clutch and differential, allowing the unit to directly power the vehicle when needed. This architecture enables switchable all-wheel drive functionality and performance boosts without requiring additional drive components, reducing development time and hardware complexity for…