Li Auto i9 Home Deliveries Top 10K in Less Than Two Months on Market
Li Auto’s i9 Home surpassed 10,000 deliveries, but declining overall sales, ambitious targets, and overseas expansion highlight continuing challenges.
BYD Third-Gen Tang EV Opens Pre-Orders at $33.7K, Offers Two Interior Designs
BYD’s third-generation Tang EV opens pre-orders at RMB 225,000, offering larger dimensions, upgraded interiors, powerful motors, longer range, and rapid charging.
Changan Moves to Offload 10% Avatr Stake Ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Changan seeks RMB3.18 billion for a 10% Avatr stake, implying a RMB31.8 billion valuation amid IPO and operational challenges.
Spreading Axle Weld Flaw Prompts Chery’s Precautionary Omoda 5 Recall in Australia
Chery recalls Omoda 5 vehicles across Australia and overseas over potentially weak rear axle welds that could cause detachment and accidents.
Dutch Court Rejects JLR’s Design Infringement Raid Request on BYD Ti7
A Dutch court rejected JLR’s evidence-gathering request against BYD’s Ti7, ordering materials destroyed and imposing costs amid design infringement allegations.
Volkswagen Anhui Reportedly Plans No New Models in 2027–2028 as ID. UNYX Sales Lag
Volkswagen Anhui delays new models amid weak ID. UNYX sales, factory underuse, ongoing losses, and broader challenges in China’s electric-vehicle market.
Chinese EV Exports Lift Global Sales Back to Growth, Up 8% in October
Global EV sales grew 8% year-on-year in October 2026, driven by Chinese exports, European recovery, and accelerating adoption across emerging markets.
CATL Builds Joint Lab With Civil Aviation University of China for eVTOL Battery
CATL and China’s Civil Aviation University established a laboratory to advance aviation battery standards, safety testing, certification, and talent development.
NIO Partners with Chinese State-Owned Property Giant to Expand Charging and Battery Swap Network
NIO Power and Poly Property will jointly expand charging, battery-swapping, and integrated energy services across Poly’s extensive Chinese property portfolio.
Lincoln Aviator EX8 Plug-In Hybrid Set for China Launch in H1 2027
Lincoln will launch the China-developed Aviator EX8 plug-in hybrid in 2027, introducing a five-seat SUV with domestic technology and revised positioning.
