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JAC Motors joins plug-in hybrid wave as it opens blind orders for QX PHEV version

One of the leading Chinese automotive experts provided a kind of a timeline. Gao Ouyangming believes PHEV sales will peak by 2025 and sales will start to drop after 2030.

Li Auto quietly joins price war as orders slow down

Despite no official announcement, a recent survey of Lixiang dealerships around the country by 车fans, a local dealerships' data tracker, revealed Jiangsu based car maker offers 15,000-23,000 yuan (US$ 2,000-3,400) discounts.

Geely-Baidu JV first model to use SVOLT blade battery: local media reports

Geely-Baidu joint venture, Jiyue, will use SVolt 196Ah blade battery cells in its first model, all electric SUV Jiyue 01, China Automotive Battery Research Institite's news outlet reported citing "relevant channels".

CATL provided M3P test samples to Tesla in June: local media

CATL supplied Tesla with M3P battery samples for testing in June, the samples are mainly used in Model 3 and Model Y, according to...

Huawei to help Deepal with smart driving as the two announce cooperation: local media reports

Changan range extender brand, Deepal, signed cooperation agreement with Huawei on Wednesday, automaker's official microblog revealed. The news was soon confirmed by Huawei's microblog.

BYD production to soon pass 5 million cars mark, manufacturer reveals

BYD's production will pass 5 million NEV units mark on August 9th, company revealed on its social media.

China auto imports slow down as 2022 low base effect weakens and consumer campaigns promote NEVs

China imported 338,000 passenger vehicles in the first six months of the year, a 23.3% decrease compared to 2022.

Fuel tanks an issue for BYD yet again, July customer complaint survey shows

BYD led the list of the most complained models last month. PHEV models, Song Plus, Han and Tang topped the list of the most complained models due to "hybrid mode switch issues".

SAIC Roewe Clever unexpectedly the best buy among used EVs in China: CADA survey

SAIC Roewe Clever led the first half of 2023 with a residual value higher than in Porsche Taycan.

VW Jetta to buy Leap Motor’s tech to enter Chinese EV segment: unnamed insider

VW Jetta might be buying Leap Motor's tech to enter Chinese economy EV segment.