China Tightens Auto Interior Rules After Hidden Door Handle Mandate
The draft aims to rein in minimalist, screen-dominated interiors popularized by Tesla and adopted by Xiaomi and BYD, amid concerns over driver distraction and system reliability.
February 2026
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China Jan PV Report: Exports Surge 52% to 576K Units While Domestic Retail Recedes
In January, the wholesale penetration rate of NEVs reached 44.3%, with domestic independent brands hitting 57.9%.
China’s Top 10 Small NEVs in Jan: MG4 Climbs to No.2 as firefly Holds No.8
After more than a decade, China’s NEV purchase tax exemption policy has ended, leaving the auto market noticeably subdued in January.
Zeekr Expands Malaysia Lineup with Three Models in 2026, Confirms 7X Local Assembly
Zeekr targets 10,000 cumulative sales from 2025 to 2027 and 10,000 annual sales from 2028 onward in Malaysia.
NIO, CATL-Backed Mirattery Raises $145 Million C3 Funding, Series C Nears $290 Million
The latest financing will primarily be allocated to battery asset management, technology research and development, and resource recycling initiatives.
China’s Used Car Sales Rise 18.3% in January to 1.73 Million Units
MPVs emerged as a key growth driver, with 119,800 units traded in January, up 25.06%
BYD, Geely Shortlisted for Nissan-Mercedes Mexico Factory Acquisition
Chinese automakers’ market share in Mexico surged from near zero in 2020 to around 10% in 2025.
Dongfeng-Backed Voyah Seeks Hong Kong Listing, Trading Set for March 19
Voyah’s plan to list in Hong Kong by way of introduction has received the necessary approvals
Xiaomi YU7 Tops January NEV Sales, NIO ES8 and Li Auto i6 Overtake Model Y
China’s 2026 NEV market shows a marked shift from January, with Tesla Model Y losing its top position.
BYD Overtakes Ford in 2025 Global Sales, Ranks Sixth Among Automakers
As major global automakers release their 2025 sales figures, BYD’s annual sales of 4.602 million vehicles make it the first Chinese automaker to enter the global top six by volume.