William Li’s Math, and a Market’s Narrow Lens on NIO
NIO’s recent media briefing highlighted its growth and financial performance, emphasizing operating profit over vehicle sales, while discussing future strategies.
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Freelander 8 Tops 5,000 Firm Orders in 12 Hours After Launch
Chery-JLR’s Freelander 8 starts at RMB 289,900 after launch incentives. The SUV drew over 5,000 firm orders in its first 12 hours.
Tesla Cybercab to Make China Debut From Sept. 9
Tesla’s Cybercab debuted on September 3 in Austin, featuring autonomous driving, innovative design, and is set for Chinese showcases.
Chinese Cars Beat Japanese Rivals in Three-Year Resale Value
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Germany’s August Car Market Grows 2.6% as BYD, XPeng Post Triple-Digit Growth
Germany’s August 2026 car market saw 212,563 new registrations, with electrified vehicles surging while conventional cars declined significantly.
China NEV Retail Sales Fall 4% in August as Share Hits 65.7%
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BYD Inaugurates Indonesia EV Plant With Annual Capacity of 150K Units
BYD inaugurated a fully manufacturing plant in Indonesia, enhancing local production, aiming for high domestic component levels, and creating jobs.
BYD Enters Spain’s Top 10 With 3,191 August Sales
BYD ranked seventh in Spain in August with 3,191 sales, up 74.7%. Battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars took 27.7% of the market.
Audi, SAIC Form AITC for AUDI Brand in China, First New Model Due in 2028
Audi and SAIC Group expanded their partnership by launching the Audi Innovation Technology Center in Shanghai for vehicle development.
2027 Zeekr 7X Adds 85 kWh Battery Option, Due in Q4
Zeekr plans a Q4 launch for the 2027 7X, adding an 85 kWh Golden Battery variant and new colors while retaining the overall exterior design.