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.
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Maria SantosAutomotive
US Recycler R3 Lithium to Enter Vietnam Battery Industry
The Vietnamese government confirmed the American company is in talks with domestic automotive and electronics manufacturers.
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Beijing Hyundai Sets September 29 Launch for China-Built Ioniq V
Pre-sale pricing for the electric sedan starts at 119,900 yuan as the joint venture targets 500,000 annual sales by 2030.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Nio Delivers 150,000 Third-Generation ES8 SUVs in First Year
The flagship SUV accounted for more than 62 per cent of the brand’s volume through August as price adjustments and a five-seat layout widened its market reach.
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Subaru to Evaluate Onsemi Platform Offering 4X EV Inverter Power Density
The Japanese manufacturer will test the new architecture, which promises to reduce traction inverter power losses by up to 15 per cent.
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
BYD Recalls 183,000 Vehicles in China over Brake Pedal Defect
The State Administration for Market Regulation confirmed the action covers Tang SUVs and Qin sedans produced between 2014 and 2022.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
China Rejects EU Push to Cap Hybrid Vehicle Exports
Brussels raised the prospect of higher tariffs after imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles rose from 3,800 in October 2024 to 50,000 in July 2026.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Volvo Unveils XC60 Plug-In Hybrid with 200 Km Electric Range
The Swedish carmaker installed a 41.2 kWh battery in its new XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids, offering up to 163 km of electric range in the larger model.
Maria SantosAutomotive
Panasonic Energy Opens Osaka Battery Hub to Double Development Efficiency
The new Energy Innovation Square in Kadoma brings together 500 engineers to speed up cell prototyping for electric vehicles and data centres.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Tesla Model Y Price Drops Below $23,000 in Tokyo on Local Subsidies
Combined national and municipal incentives reduce the electric SUV’s entry price to 3.6 million yen, undercutting retail prices in China and California.
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Dongfeng Nissan Updates N7 Electric Sedan After China Sales Slump
Monthly retail sales of the battery sedan fell from a peak of 10,148 units in August 2025 to 928 units in August 2026, prompting quick configuration adjustments.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
BYD Plans 4 European Plants to Support Sales Targets and Comply with EU Rules
The Chinese automaker expects to select its second assembly site in Spain or France by the end of this year.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Renault and Geely Invest More in Brazil for New Electric Vehicle
The capital injection will upgrade local assembly lines to meet regional demand for affordable passenger models.
Sarah ChenLiving
Taiwan to Screen 47,000 Drivers Using Government Health Data
Motorists diagnosed with visual impairments, epilepsy, or dementia will face qualification reviews and risk surrendering their licenses.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
BYD Unveils 44-Tonne ETT 44 Electric Truck with 651-kWh Battery
The flagship tractor unit supports charging power of over 1.5 MW and offers a claimed range of nearly 600 kilometres.
Maria SantosAutomotive
Trump Says Chinese Automakers Can Build in US Despite 100% Tariffs
Potential assembly plants in southern states like Tennessee or Alabama could threaten traditional American carmakers relying on protected petrol vehicle sales.