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MG 07 passes 42,000 locked orders in China after 20 days
MG 07 has passed 42,000 locked customer orders in China within 20 days of launch, with PHEV and BEV versions starting at 15,790 USD. The post MG 07 passes 42,000 locked orders in China after 20 days appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Geely Galaxy TT launches: 800V Architecture and 3.8s 0-100 km/h starting at 19,100 USD
Geely Galaxy TT launched as a half-priced Xiaomi SU7. The post Geely Galaxy TT launches: 800V Architecture and 3.8s 0-100 km/h starting at 19,100 USD appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Spanish Brand Returns From The Dead With Rebadged Nissans Built In China
The Ayanet pickup and the Gredos SUV revive Spain's Galloper brand with a mix of Japanese components for the European market
Another major Chinese automaker heads to Europe: debut in October, sales later this year
The European version of the Li i6 will make its auto show debut as the Li 6. The post Another major Chinese automaker heads to Europe: debut in October, sales later this year appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
BYD to develop Blade batteries for industrial rail locomotives in China
BYD’s battery subsidiary FinDreams Battery has signed a cooperation agreement with Changsha Fusheng Technology to develop Blade Battery systems for industrial and mining rail locomotives. The agreement was signed on September 7 at BYD’s Pingshan headquarters in Shenzhen, according to a company annou
China shatters its 2025 car export record in just 8 months – and most are EVs
China has already crossed its record car export number from last year, and we’re only 2/3 of the way through the year. It shows how China’s EV choices are leading the country to dominate manufacturing, while the rest of the world’s automaking nations simply stand by and eagerly enable it. more…
Senator claims Trump may open US market to Chinese EVs in Xi deal
Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) says she’s hearing rumors that President Trump is preparing to let Chinese cars be sold in the US as part of a broader deal with China. She raised the claim Wednesday, tying it to Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, which she said i
BYD cuts Denza Z9 GT EV prices with the new e3 Premium trim, starting at about $50,000
BYD launched the new Denza Z9 GT e3 Premium, a lower-priced version of its top-selling electric luxury GT, starting at about $50,000. more…
Top 10 best-selling cars in China in August: BEVs take nine and a half spots, gas cars disappear
Also PHEVs nearly disappear. The post Top 10 best-selling cars in China in August: BEVs take nine and a half spots, gas cars disappear appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Li Auto announces its new flagship electric SUV i9 set for September 16 debut
Li Auto's flagship electric SUV from the i-series is coming. The post Li Auto announces its new flagship electric SUV i9 set for September 16 debut appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
GWM’s 5.4-meter Tank 700 surfaces with 6 seats to challenge Yangwang U8L
Great Wall Motor has filed a 5.4-meter Tank 700 in China featuring a 3-row 6-seat layout, a 59 kWh ternary battery, 190 km electric range, and up to 2,500 kg towing. The post GWM’s 5.4-meter Tank 700 surfaces with 6 seats to challenge Yangwang U8L appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Denza Z9 GT adds 1,140-hp tri-motor EV trim at 49,200 USD, 6,000 USD below performance version
BYD’s Denza has launched a new 1,140-hp tri-motor Z9 GT in China priced at 329,800 yuan (49,150 USD), cutting 6,000 USD off the flagship e3 powertrain. The post Denza Z9 GT adds 1,140-hp tri-motor EV trim at 49,200 USD, 6,000 USD below performance version appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
2027 Zeekr 7X revealed in Chinese filings with 496 hp motor and new LFP battery
Chinese regulatory filings reveal the 2027 Zeekr 7X with a 370 kW rear motor, 240 km/h top speed and LFP battery from a new supplier. The post 2027 Zeekr 7X revealed in Chinese filings with 496 hp motor and new LFP battery appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Dongfeng files for new battery-swapping sedan, further expanding CATL’s swapping ecosystem
Dongfeng joins forces with CATL for new swappable battery sedan. The post Dongfeng files for new battery-swapping sedan, further expanding CATL’s swapping ecosystem appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Bronco Basecamp Breaks Out Of China And Heads Down Under
The latest member of the Bronco family has a pop top and a range-extended powertrain
Do wind and solar farms tank home values? A 20-year study has an answer
One of the most common arguments against a new wind or solar farm is that it will drag down nearby home values. A new Indiana study found no evidence that it does. more…
BYD’s new Defender-like SUV breaks cover for the first time
BYD is testing a new boxy SUV positioned as a smaller, lower-priced sibling to the Ti 7 (Tai 7). Here’s our first look at it. more…
The rout continues: BEVs up, ICE way down in China in Aug, Tesla also down
China has posted another month of increased sales for pure battery electric vehicles, while every powertrain that has an engine is down compared to last year. But despite the increase in BEV sales, Tesla sales are down for a third-straight month. more…
BYD’s top-selling 1,100+ hp luxury GT is about to get a bit cheaper
BYD is launching a new Denza Z9 GT model on September 9. The new tri-motor variant is expected to start at around $50,000, filling the gap between the current range-topping Performance and Flagship RWD models. more…
XPeng starts IRON humanoid robot production as Tesla Optimus stalls
XPeng has switched on what it calls the world’s first automated production line for advanced humanoid robots, and its IRON robot walked off that line under its own power. The Chinese automaker says the line runs with more than 80% of its core processes automated. It’s the clearest signal yet that IR
China’s clean energy surge is starting to squeeze out coal
China’s clean energy machine is now moving so fast that it’s meeting soaring electricity demand and pushing coal power backward at the same time. more…
Xiaomi launches four SkyNomad SUVs in China from $31,275
Xiaomi launched its SkyNomad SUV family in China today, a lineup of four extended-range models that starts at RMB 209,900, or about $31,275. It’s Xiaomi’s first move into extended-range vehicles, and the entry price lands below China’s established EREV flagships from Li Auto and Huawei-backed AITO.
Another Chinese EV myth busted as GAC, Geely, and Leapmotor ace Euro NCAP
Somewhere, a guy in Pit Vipers is recording a Facebook video from the front seat of his pickup claiming that Chinese EVs aren’t just inferior to American V8 iron – they’re unsafe, too. Unfortunately for him, the latest EVs from GAC, Geely, and Leapmotor just aced the brutally demanding Euro NCAP saf
SANY delivered 200 electric haul trucks, 600 EV wheel loaders – LAST MONTH
While North American fleets continue to drag their fleet on electric, the rest of the world is charging ahead. As if to prove that fact, Chinese equipment brand SANY delivered 200 heavy-duty electric haul trucks and more than 600 electric wheel loaders. In a single month . (!) more…
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