XPeng Claims Strong GX Orders, But May Registrations Hit Just 270 Units
Despite frequent official claims of strong orders, actual May registrations for the XPeng GX stood at just 270 units.
China NEV Retail Sales Fall 14% in Early June, Penetration Rate Hits 66.7%
China’s passenger vehicle market remained under pressure in the first week of June, while new energy vehicles (NEVs) continued to gain market share.
China Auto Sales Hit 2.63 Million in May, Chery Leads Exports at 182k
China’s May 2026 auto market shows declining domestic sales but increasing robust exports, especially for NEVs.
XPeng Launches Refreshed X9 in Malaysia, Unveils 2028 Expansion Plan
XPeng launched the refreshed X9 in Malaysia, planning local assembly, expanded dealerships, and enhanced charging infrastructure by 2028.
Huawei-BAIC’s Stelato MPV Spied in Testing for the First Time
Huawei-backed Stelato has begun road-testing its first MPV, aiming to strengthen its position in China’s expanding premium MPV market.
XPeng CEO Steps In to Lead Robotics Unit Ahead of Mass Production
XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng has taken direct control of the company’s robotics business as it targets mass production of the IRON humanoid robot in Q4 2026.
Huawei-Backed LUXEED FUV Named RX, Set for Autumn Debut
LUXEED announces the RX SUV, designed by a former Ferrari chief, aiming to boost declining sales.
Pony.ai Partners Bolt, Stellantis to Launch Robotaxi Trials in Luxembourg
Pony.ai partners with Bolt and Stellantis to test Robotaxi services in Luxembourg, enhancing European autonomous mobility.
SAIC H5 Refreshed Just 8 Months Post-Launch as Huawei Dividend Fades
The stark contrast between its massive pre-orders and extremely low conversion rate directly reflects the continuous erosion of the growth dividend powered by Huawei’s smart tech.
Xiaomi YU7 Sales Fall for Fifth Straight Month Despite New Variants
Xiaomi delivered 32,759 vehicles in May, primarily the SU7. The YU7’s sales have declined significantly, prompting new variants, but competition grows fiercer.
