BYD Subsidy in Japan Slashed by Over Half, Toyota bZ4X Gets Nearly 10x Support
Japan cuts BYD EV subsidies by over 50% to 150,000 yen ($939), while domestic models like Toyota bZ4X retain up to 1.3 million yen ($8,190), widening the competitive gap.
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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.
Tesla Reportedly Preps Budget Model 3 for China as Shanghai Gigafactory Ramps Output
Tesla plans to launch a low-cost Model 3 in China, featuring reduced configurations and lower production costs.
Xiaomi’s Next-Gen SU7 Sees Strong Demand, 70% Buyers Skip Cross-Shopping
Xiaomi’s new SU7 model saw order spikes quickly post-launch, appealing to younger buyers with strong test drive engagement and competitive pricing.
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 B-Class SUV Sales Rise 31% YoY in Feb as Model Y, Xiaomi YU7 Lead
In February 2026, China’s passenger vehicle sales dropped significantly, impacted by subsidy withdrawals, especially in lower segments.
Geely Eyes Canada Entry, Competes With BYD for Early Access as Tariffs Ease
With BYD and Tesla also competing for early access, the Canadian market is quickly heating up.
Tesla Pushes Back Next-Gen Roadster Launch Again to Late April
Under prior plans, next-gen Roadster production is slated to begin 12–18 months after the official unveiling.
Tesla, Xiaomi and Li Auto Dominate China’s February NEV SUV Rankings
China’s new energy SUV market in February showed a pronounced concentration at the top of the rankings.
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.