NIO Hits 100 Million Swaps After $2.5B Investment, 2,819 Days
100 million battery swaps mark a milestone for NIO and a landmark for the Chinese automotive industry.
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Sunwoda Reaches Settlement With Geely-Backed VREMT, Sees Over $72M Profit Hit in 2025
Sunwoda expects the settlement to impact its net profit attributable to shareholders in 2025 by RMB 500–800 million ($72–115 million).
Chery to Launch New Export-Only Brand Lepas in UK Market
Lepas will target the UK and Europe with a lineup centered on plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles.
Li Auto Unveils New L9 Livis at $80,700, Rivaling Zeekr 9X
Li Auto’s new L9 Livis aims to compete in a crowded three-row SUV market with advanced technology.
NIO Forecasts Q4 Profit, Hong Kong Shares Jump Over 5%
NIO projects Q4 2025 adjusted operating profit (non-GAAP) of RMB 700 million to 1.2 billion (approximately USD 100 million to 172 million).
Li Auto CEO Teases Next-Gen L9 as Embodied AI Flagship
In Li’s view, the new L9 is positioned as an “intelligent agent” that goes beyond passive command response, with the ability to perceive, understand, and proactively serve users.
Changan, CATL Debut Sodium-ion Battery Strategy, First EV to Hit Market Mid-2026
The Starting Point Research Institute predicts that by 2030, the market size for automotive sodium-ion batteries alone is expected to exceed 410 GWh.
BYD’s Germany Sales Surge Over 10x in Jan, Double Tesla’s Volume
BYD sold 2,629 vehicles in Germany in Jan 2026, more than ten times the 235 units recorded a year earlier.
Volvo Reports 177,830 Global Sales in Three Months to End of Jan, Down 7%
In the reported three-month period, Volvo’s EV models together accounted for 49% of total deliveries, with BEVs representing 24% and PHEVs 25%.
Geely, Ford in Talks Over Capacity Sharing and Smart Driving Cooperation
For Geely, localized production in Europe could cut costs and reduce tariff exposure, as Chinese carmakers accelerate regional manufacturing strategies across the continent.