VW & XPeng Joint CEA Architecture Enters Production, Debuts on ID. UNYX 07
In 2026, Volkswagen Group’s three joint ventures in China plan to launch five new models featuring this architecture, covering A- to B-class segments.
January 2026
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Li Auto Delays i6 Deliveries Again Amid Battery Supply Constraints
This marks the second delivery delay for the Li Auto i6; in response, the company has announced three compensation options for affected customers.
Leapmotor Earns MSCI ‘AA’ ESG Rating for Third Straight Year
Among rated companies, those achieving AAA status accounted for only 11%, while AA and A ratings represented 18% each.
Tesla Bets Big on AI With $20 Billion Capex Plan, Musk Flags China as Key Rival
Tesla will discontinue production of its premium Model S and Model X in Q2 2026, shifting focus on physical AI.
Avatr Rolls Out Right-Hand-Drive Avatr 07, Begins Thailand Shipment
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Li Auto Restructures R&D, AD Department to Be Reorganized
Li Xiang, CEO of Li Auto, stated in an internal meeting this week that the restructuring of the R&D team is aimed at addressing the new round of competition in AI.
Russian Auto Sales Hit 1.49M in 2025, Chinese Brands Take 57.2% Share
Sales of Chinese indigenous brands in Russia fell 20.5% year-on-year in 2025 to 850,000 units, down from 1.069 million in 2024.
China NEV Transaction Prices Rise 8.58% in December 2025 to $25,200
The NEV discount index stood at 0.81 in December 2025, with average discounts reaching RMB 11,300 ($1,570), up 15.74%.
BYD Weighs SKD Assembly to Expand India Operations Amid Order Backlog
The SKD approach is seen as more manageable in terms of cost and regulatory approvals and could reduce import duties from 70% to around 30%
Dongfeng Nissan’s First Electric SUV NX8 Rolls Off Production Line
By the end of 2026, Dongfeng Nissan will launch 5 new energy models, covering SUVs and sedans with various powertrain types including all-electric, plug-in hybrid, and range-extender.