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China’s 2026 national auto trade-in subsidy program has been finalized. The eligibility window for scrappage replacements has been widened again, bringing more early NEV owners into scope.
ONVO begins full deployment of Coconut 2.1.0, introducing end-to-end city pilot assist and parking capabilities.
Xpeng has unveiled range specs for the refreshed 2026 P7+. The EV version offers up to 725 km CLTC range, while the EREV version achieves 430 km electric range and 1,550 km combined range.
MIIT clarifies mechanical door‑opening requirements and validation procedures for vehicle door handles in crash scenarios.
The Starlight family gains a new member in the Starlight 560, aimed squarely at the mainstream five-seat family SUV segment.
Volkswagen’s first CEA-based model, the ID.UNYX 07, is about to enter series production.
After proving itself in China, Firefly is now shifting its focus outward — and its global push is about to accelerate.
The new ES8 isn’t a routine model update but a comprehensive course correction by NIO following the failure of the second-generation ES8 — covering product rhythm, organizational efficiency and how resources are allocated.
NIO’s Firefly is set for an annual refresh, with motor power increased to 120 kW and minor exterior updates — changes that may signal the arrival of a larger battery version.
With the new ES8’s delivery cycle extending beyond 22 weeks, NIO is slowing the pace of new launches to balance production constraints and multi-brand coordination.