China Used-Car Sales Fall in Feb, Tesla Tops 3-Year BEV Retention Ranking
The residual value rate for pure electric vehicles fell from 46.8% in January to 46.2%, while plug-in hybrid models declined from 44.8% to 44.5%.
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Li Auto Reportedly Plans Debut of Two-Wheeled Robot in 2026, Inspired by Tesla
The robotics team, codenamed “Nexus,” was formed after hardware specialist He Junpei from NineRay and Xpeng joined the company in 2025.
BYD UK Registrations Surge 78% in February, Tesla Falls 45%
With BYD expanding and more Chinese automakers entering, including Chery, Geely and SAIC, competition in the UK EV market is increasingly intensifying.
China NEV Passenger Car Share Hits 62.8% of Global Market in January
In January 2026, Chinese-branded new energy passenger vehicles accounted for 28.3% of overseas sales, up 7.5
BMW in Talks With EU on Tariff Exemption for China-made Mini EVs
If negotiations succeed, the 20.7% additional duty could be replaced by a minimum import price mechanism.
BYD Overtakes Tesla in Europe EV Sales, Ranks Eighth in January
BYD achieved this milestone even as the EU slaps a 27% tariff on China-made EVs, with growth driven by the budget-friendly Dolphin Surf.
BMW, Mercedes, Audi Slash Car Prices Amid Sales Pressure, BMW 7 Series Discounts Reach $39,220
The price easing reflects mounting sales pressure on traditional luxury brands. In 2025, Audi’s sales declined 5% year on year, while Mercedes-Benz and BMW fell 19% and 12.5%, respectively.
Europe Car Registrations Fall 3.5% in Jan, BYD Surges 165%, Tesla Drops 17%
Chinese brands sold a combined 70,465 vehicles in Europe in January, up 80% YoY, lifting market share from 4% in January 2025 to 7.4%.
China Tightens Auto Interior Rules After Hidden Door Handle Mandate
The draft aims to rein in minimalist, screen-dominated interiors popularized by Tesla and adopted by Xiaomi and BYD, amid concerns over driver distraction and system reliability.
Xiaomi YU7 Tops January NEV Sales, NIO ES8 and Li Auto i6 Overtake Model Y
China’s 2026 NEV market shows a marked shift from January, with Tesla Model Y losing its top position.