The Final Great Bloom of Variety at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show signals a peak in China’s auto industry, highlighting likely impending consolidation amidst emerging challenges.
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Audi, SAIC Set Up Innovation Center in China to Develop Next-Gen AUDI Models
Audi and SAIC Motor established an Innovation Technology Center in Shanghai to develop smart electrification and connected vehicles.
SAIC Retail Sales Top 1 Million in Q1, Growth Led by Own Brands and Exports
SAIC Motor reported record March sales of 376,000 vehicles and over 1 million retail deliveries in Q1 2026, driven by growth.
SAIC Deploys First Humanoid Robot on Buick Battery Production Line
SAIC has deployed its first humanoid robot on a mass-production battery line, marking one of the earliest real-world applications in China’s auto industry.
Europe Auto Sales Edge Up 1.7% in Feb, BYD Surges Over 160%
Europe’s auto market is mildly recovering, with increased HEV registrations and significant growth from Chinese automakers.
China‘s Battery Maker EVE Energy Rolls Out Two Solid-State Batteries
With capacity expansion underway and industry timelines converging on 2027, the solid-state race is accelerating.
Audi Denies China JV Merger, Backs Dual-Partner Strategy with FAW and SAIC
Audi plans to launch eight new models in China this year, including the Audi Q5L, A6L, A6L e-tron, and new products under the AUDI brand such as the E7X.
Global EV Sales Slip to 1.218 Million in Jan as Chinese Automakers Take Seven of Top Ten
China remained the largest EV market with 646,000 units sold in Jan, accounting for 53% of global demand.
China NEV Sales Fall 14.2% to 765,000 in February as Exports Surge 1.1x
The top 15 automakers sold a combined 1.65 million NEVs, accounting for 96.5% of the total NEV market.
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.