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A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra caught fire in Nanchang, sparking safety concerns in China’s EV market. Investigations ruled out battery defects, intensifying demands for transparency from automakers.
China’s passenger-car market faced pressure in May with weak domestic demand, while exports surged. Despite a drop in overall sales, NEV penetration reached a record 62.9%.
Lu Tian unveiled the BYD Great Han, the brand’s first D-segment flagship sedan, targeting China’s premium market with advanced technology and design, set for a third-quarter release.
A suspension comparison video of Li Auto L9 and NIO ES9 ignites debate on competing chassis technologies in China’s automotive industry, highlighting differing engineering philosophies.
Stellantis Malaysia confirmed Leapmotor’s local assembly operations have commenced in Gurun, producing the C10 model, with plans for the B10 by 2026, underlining their growing partnership and regional strategy.
The China Automobile Dealers Association’s May 2026 report shows a recovering used-car market with increased listings and rising consumer demand, particularly for subcompact vehicles, despite declines in overall value retention among luxury brands.
Germany’s new vehicle registrations grew 3.6% in early 2023, with EVs surging 39.3%. Chinese brands BYD and Leapmotor showed remarkable growth, outperforming traditional automakers.
RoboSense has secured a major contract with FAW Toyota for over 500K digital LiDAR units, marking significant growth in China’s intelligent-driving sector and international recognition.
CATL’s Chief Scientist, Wu Kai, emphasizes lithium-air batteries as a future technology with potential energy density up to 3,500 Wh/kg. However, they face significant technical challenges and remain in labs, while sodium-ion batteries quickly advance toward commercialization.
WeRide and Uber will launch Spain’s first Robotaxi service in Madrid by 2026, marking WeRide’s entry into Europe, with plans for extensive deployment across cities globally.