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Volkswagen starts production of Xpeng co-developed CEA architecture, five new models due in 2026
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (224+ words) Volkswagen Group China stated that models using the CEA architecture will gradually expand from small to compact vehicles and will be introduced across its three joint ventures in China, covering new products with multiple powertrain options. The CEA architecture adopts…...
Europe lags 20 years behind China in battery technology, auto expert warns
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (381+ words) European automakers face a stark technological disadvantage in the electric vehicle revolution, with the continent lagging "at least 20 years behind China" in battery technology, according to renowned German automotive expert Professor Ferdinand Dudenh'ffer, who often referred to as the "Auto…...
BYD invests 130 million USD in new Vietnamese battery plant
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (223+ words) Chinese battery and electric vehicle giant BYD has officially signed an agreement with Vietnam's Kim Long Motors to construct a new electric vehicle battery factory in central Vietnam. The project, valued at 130 million USD, marks a significant step in BYD's…...
Sporty wagon from Huawei & GAC undergoes winter tests at -30°C
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (431+ words) The sporty Qijing-branded wagon from Huawei and GAC undergoes winter tests in China with temperatures below -30C. It will enter the market soon with the latest Huawei tech on board, aiming to be comparable with models priced at around 1 million yuan…...
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra becomes the first Chinese car available on Gran Turismo 7
21+ hour, 51+ min ago (253+ words) Xiaomi has officially announced that its flagship performance electric vehicle, the SU7 Ultra, will become the first Chinese car to be featured in the racing simulation game Gran Turismo 7. The vehicle will be available in-game starting January 29, 2026, at 14:00 Beijing time (6:00 UTC)....
IM Motors reveals LS9 Hyper as world's first production SUV with four-wheel electronic steering
1+ day, 22+ min ago (321+ words) SAIC's IM Motors has officially unveiled images of its flagship SUV, the LS9 Hyper, on January 28. This top-tier variant of the LS9 series introduces technology as the world's first production SUV equipped with a four-wheel all-electronic steering system and a triple-motor vectoring…...
BYD eyes local EV assembly in India as sales surge 88% and import quotas strain supply, report says
1+ day, 24+ min ago (353+ words) Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is evaluating options to expand its operations in India, including locally assembling vehicles, in response to strong demand and regulatory constraints on imports, according to people familiar with the matter. The company's assessment follows a…...
BYD rolls out God’s Eye 5.0 assisted driving system after deployment on over 2.3 million vehicles in China
1+ day, 46+ min ago (310+ words) BYD released its latest assisted driving system, God's Eye 5.0, in China. The update is a new iteration of BYD's in-house assisted-driving software and focuses on reinforcement learning and closed-loop, end-to-end control. God's Eye 5.0 follows earlier versions of BYD's God's Eye…...
Multiple Audi dealerships closed suddenly in China due to declining sales and profit margin
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (209+ words) Due to declining sales and profit margin, several Audi dealerships have closed down, suspended operations, or had their authorizations revoked in various Chinese provinces and cities, including Henan, Guangxi, Beijing, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. FAW-Audi customer service further shared that the…...
Porsche led 3-year vehicle brand resale value in China in 2025, Infiniti was lowest
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (270+ words) China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) and Beijing Jingzhengu Information Technology jointly released the 2025 vehicle brand three-year resale value ranking report in China across Chinese, joint venture, German, Japanese, Korean, and American brands. Porsche topped the list with a three-year resale…...