Wuling Hongguang MINIEV Tops 2M Cumulative Sales in 76 Months
Wuling Hongguang MINIEV surpassed 2 million sales but faces declining demand in China’s mini EV market.
XPeng Begins Small-Batch Production of Solid-State Batteries for IRON Robot
XPeng has begun small-batch production of solid-state batteries for its IRON humanoid robot, progressing towards large-scale production by 2026.
NIO-Led Electric Drive Project Wins Top Award From China SAE
NIO’s project on high-power-density electric drive systems won first prize at the China-SAE Science and Technology Awards for innovation.
Great Wall Motor to Start Ora 5 Production in Bulgaria in Q1 2027
Great Wall Motor will produce the Ora 5 SUV in Bulgaria by 2027, marking its European manufacturing debut.
CATL Signs Five-Year European Deal for 3 GWh Sodium-Ion Energy Storage
CATL partners with INTILION to deploy 3 GWh of energy storage systems in Europe, enhancing their existing collaboration.
NIO Factory Two Earns 2026 National Excellence-Level Smart Factory Title
NIO’s Factory Two in Hefei has been designated a 2026 National Excellence-Level Smart Factory for innovation.
Porsche’s Jan–Sep Operating Margin Hits 6.9% as China Sales Drag Global Deliveries
Porsche’s revenue declined by 5.9% in 2026, but operating profit increased significantly. Deliveries, especially in China, faced challenges.
BYD Launches Third-Generation Qin Plus DM-i Starting at $11.5K
BYD officially launched the third-generation Qin PLUS DM-i on October 27, with three variants priced from RMB 76.9K ($11.5K) to…
China Auto Industry Profit Margin Falls to 1.4% in September, a Four-Year Low
China’s automotive industry saw a revenue increase to RMB 1.0374 trillion, but profits fell 68%, highlighting cost pressures.
Volkswagen Weighs XPeng-Co-Developed CEA Rollout for VW, Skoda and CUPRA
Volkswagen Group plans to introduce China Electronic Architecture in Europe, aiming to restructure software development and reduce costs significantly.
