Zeekr May Deliveries Jump 81.8% to 34,377 Units
Zeekr reported May deliveries of 34,377 vehicles, an 81.8% year-on-year increase. The brand focuses on premium models, achieving significant market share and plans for expanded overseas growth amid intensified competition.
China Climbs to Third in South Korea Imported Vehicle Sales, Edging Out Japan
Chinese cars surpassed Japanese models for the first time in South Korea’s import market, led by BYD’s remarkable sales growth.
China Battery Demand Hits 671 GWh in Jan-Apr, Storage Surges 90%
Lithium battery demand surged in 2026, driven by energy storage, exports, and commercial vehicles.
BYD’s Ro-Ro Vessel Departs With 7.3K Cars Bound for Europe
BYD has shipped 7,273 new-energy vehicles, primarily plug-in hybrids, to Europe, focusing on markets like Italy and Spain. Demand is high due to favorable trade policies, with exports setting new records.
NIO ES9 Reportedly Sees 20,000+ Firm Orders Within 72 Hours of Launch
The NIO ES9 quickly gained traction with high orders and strong buyer profiles, significantly impacting NIO’s overall sales and market sentiment.
Seres Reportedly Teams Up With ByteDance on New Auto Brand Launch in June
Seres will launch a new automotive brand in June aimed at younger consumers, supported by Chongqing capital and ByteDance’s involvement.
Volkswagen Anhui Trims ID. UNYX 08 Prices Following CEO Shift
Volkswagen Anhui adjusts prices for its ID. UNYX 08 SUV amid leadership changes and significant financial losses.
GAC-Huawei AISTALAND GT7 Kicks Off Pre-Sales to Rival Zeekr 007GT
AISTALAND announced pre-sales for the GT7 electric model at 219,900 yuan during the auto show.
New Li L9 Secures 86% Tested Range Achievement, Targets 8K Deliveries in Q2
Li Auto’s recent test of the L9 Livis SUV covered 1,422.8 km from Beijing to Shanghai, achieving a pure EV range of 327.4 km before the range extender activated, demonstrating efficient energy management.
Nio’s William Li: Lagging Brands to Accelerate Exit
NIO’s CEO warns of brutal competition in the 2026 auto market, signaling industry consolidation.
