CATL’s Naxtra Battery Enters Passenger Vehicles, Changan Oshan to Join Testing
CATL plans mass sodium battery rollout in 2026 covering battery swapping, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage.
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NIO to Deliver 60,000th ES8 This Week
ES8 delivery lead times have shortened from 24-26 weeks post-launch to 11-12 weeks.
China’s New-type Energy Storage Capacity Exceeds 100 GW, Up 85% YoY
National average discharge duration increased to 2.58 hours in 2025, a 0.30-hour gain from 2024 year-end, marking significantly improved storage system flexibility.
China Passenger Car Intelligence Index Hits 38.7 in Dec 2025
Smart cockpit hit 41.0, intelligent driving 41.5, and exterior intelligence 24.4—all marking new annual highs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SAIC MG Teases All-New Electric Coupe, Likely All-Electric MG7
According to the brand’s plan, starting from 2026, MG will launch 13 new energy models over three years, covering sedan and SUV segments within the 80,000 to 300,000 RMB price range.