Smart #2 Two-Door EV Begins Road Tests, Global Launch Scheduled for Late 2026
The smart #2 is built on the new ECA architecture, developed with Mercedes-Benz’s design team.
December 15, 2025
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China’s November Pickup Exports Hit 32,000 Units, New Energy Surging 152% YoY
Great Wall Motor continues to lead pickups with steady domestic and overseas performance.
WeRide CEO: Only Three L4 Players in China, Tesla Needs Lidar to Catch Waymo
In Han’s view, models that still rely on safety drivers or use remote fallback systems, or those that simply rebrand L2++ as Robotaxis, cannot be considered “true L4.”
China’s First L3 Autonomous Driving Models Gain Market Approval
Vehicles with conditional autonomous driving capabilities will enter the market as compliant products for the first time.
Xpeng Sets Up Malaysia Production Base, Targets G6 and X9 Assembly in 2026
Under the plan, the G6 is scheduled to enter production in Malaysia by March 31, 2026, while the X9 is expected to begin production by May 25, 2026.
China’s Nov Power Battery Installations Hit 93.5 GWh, CATL Takes 43.71%
CATL and BYD firmly occupied the top two positions in installation volume with shares of 43.71% and 20.36% respectively, together holding nearly two-thirds of the market.
NIO December Registrations Rebound to 92 Units in Netherlands, 72 in Norway
NIO’s vehicle registrations rebounded in December in both the Netherlands and Norway, driven by strong ET5 and EL6 demand.
BYD, Xpeng and other carmakers back China’s new auto pricing compliance rules
The “Guidelines” consist of five chapters and 28 articles, providing clear guidance on pricing practices for automobile manufacturers, pricing practices for automobile sales enterprises, and related system construction.