Rajiv MenonAutomotive
BYD Pushes European Production as Sales Reach 4.27 Million Units
The Chinese automaker is building an assembly plant in Hungary to bypass import tariffs and challenge German rivals on their home turf.
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Sarah ChenAutomotive
Geely Buys 30 per Cent Stake in Nio Power for 16 Billion Yuan Valuation
Nio China retains a controlling 63.6 per cent holding as the two Chinese automakers merge commercial battery swapping and cross-invest in charging networks.
Wei ZhangAutomotive
US and China Agree to $30 Billion Tariff Relief as Chinese EVs Eye Entry
BYD targets 2 million overseas sales in 2026 following growth in Brazil and Europe, while Leapmotor surpasses Subaru and Mitsubishi Motors in global deliveries.
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Chinese Automakers Launch Five-Minute EV Fast Charging
Domestic manufacturers showed the technology on models including the Geely Galaxy E8 at the Auto China exhibition in Beijing.
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
CharIN Tests 1,000 kW Megawatt Charging Systems at 2026 Testival
Phoenix Contact provided a 720 kW CCS charging point as automakers addressed vehicle communication challenges.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
Mazda Adds Hesai LiDAR to Updated EZ-60 in China Starting at 113,900 Yuan
Changan Mazda expanded the mid-size SUV lineup to nine trims, introducing urban navigation assist to compete directly against domestic and joint-venture electrified rivals.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
Suzuki Aims to Halve Vehicle Development Time by 2030
Suzuki Motor targets a 50 per cent boost in production efficiency and plans to expand annual output capacity in India up to 4.99 million units.
Maria SantosAutomotive
Beijing Auto Show Sets March 2027 Dates for First Odd-Year Exhibition
Organizers have scheduled a specialized mobility show for March 2027, breaking a 36-year biennial cycle to run alongside the Shanghai exhibition.
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
BYD Teases Shark Pickup China Launch After Selling 29,997 Units Overseas
The carmaker released official images under its Fang Cheng Bao brand on September 24 following the plug-in hybrid model’s international debut in May 2024.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
GAC and Huawei Joint Brand Aistaland Launches GX7 SUV from 229,900 Yuan
Aistaland rolled out its three-variant extended-range SUV with promotional discounts to recover from a 58.6 per cent monthly delivery decline.
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Leapmotor Overtakes Subaru and Mitsubishi Motors in Global Sales
Rapid expansion in Europe and China pushed the budget EV maker ahead of its Japanese rivals for the first time in the April-June quarter.
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Sunwoda Unveils 15C Flash Battery to Challenge BYD in Fast Charging
The Chinese battery manufacturer aims to build 10,000 megawatt charging stations across the country by the end of 2027.
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Chery Delivan Targets 100 UK Dealerships for Electric Van Expansion
The Chinese automaker is introducing three Europe-developed electric commercial vehicles with up to 426 kilometres of range ahead of a 2027 market rollout.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Islamabad Police Deploys 50 BYD Atto 2 Electric SUVs for Capital Patrol
Islamabad police put 50 BYD Atto 2 electric cars into active service, projecting monthly fuel savings of 34 million Pakistani rupees across the municipal fleet.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
BYD Seeks over 8,000 Workers at Xi’an Base as Production Ramps up
Signing bonuses reach 6,000 yuan as the automaker restores manufacturing capacity at its 1.5 million vehicle hub following battery upgrades.
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Geely Farizon Expands European Van Network with Six Partners
The Chinese commercial vehicle maker plans dedicated corporate units in Germany and France to support electric van sales starting from 32,600 euros.