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Geely’s Aegis Gold Brick Battery successfully passed six extreme tests, demonstrating exceptional safety and stability, which enhances consumer confidence and sets higher industry standards for EV battery safety.
The ONVO L90 reached 8,942 vehicle deliveries in 25 days, with a record 2,542 last week. It will showcase new features at the Chengdu Auto Show.
BYD’s Thailand plant officially began production in July 2024, marking the company’s first overseas passenger vehicle facility with an annual capacity of 150,000 units.
In China’s new energy vehicle market during Week 34 of 2025, BYD led sales, while Tesla fell to fifth. Startups like Leapmotor and HIMA showed growth.
Leaked images suggest the Xiaomi SU7 L has an elongated design that enhances interior space. While it targets family use, concerns about handling flexibility persist amidst growing competition.
Since its launch, the Xiaomi YU7 has garnered significant attention, but recurring delivery issues have triggered user complaints and public scrutiny.
The debate on autonomous driving tech persists, with Musk favoring pure vision and Khosrowshahi advocating LiDAR. Cost reductions may lead to future integrations of both systems.
In 2026, Shangjie will launch the H5 SUV, targeting 20,000 monthly sales with a plan for 400,000 annual units. Early pre-orders indicate strong demand amid market tests.
BYD and Denza have 43 stores in Malaysia. BYD launched the new Seal and plans a CKD assembly plant by 2026, enhancing local production and competitiveness.