Li i8 Facelift Spotted in Road Tests Less Than a Year After Launch
A facelifted Li i8 prototype has been spotted, indicating rapid adjustments to its electric SUV amidst declining sales.
June 2026
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Italy Auto Market Grows 7.6% in May, Chinese Brands Grab 13.4% Share
In May, Italy saw new vehicle registrations rise 7.64%, with Chinese brands increasing their market share significantly, led by BYD.
China’s NEVs Claim 61% Global Market Share in Jan-Apr
The global new energy vehicle market shows divergence; China leads while U.S. contracts.
BYD May Passenger Vehicle Sales Hit 377K, Overseas Deliveries Jump 80.7%
BYD’s May vehicle sales reached 376,990, rising 19.4% from April, with battery-electric vehicles surpassing plug-in hybrids for the first time. Global expansion and advanced technologies drive growth amid supply constraints.
Global EV Battery Demand Hits 352.7 GWh in Jan–Apr: CATL at 40.1%, BYD 14.2%
Global EV battery installations rose 13.8% year-on-year, driven by demand in Europe and emerging markets.
SAIC MG to Build First European Factory in Spain, Production Due in 2028
MG, owned by SAIC Motor, plans to open its first European manufacturing plant in Spain by 2028, investing €200 million.
Mercedes-Benz to Lay Off Over 30% of China Staff in Latest Cuts
Mercedes-Benz China plans significant layoffs to cut workforce due to declining sales and profits.
China EV Sales Race Heats Up in May as Leapmotor Sets Record, NIO Surges
China’s auto industry stabilized in May, with several brands achieving record deliveries amid competitive pressures.
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.