Automotive Export

Li Auto L9 Launches in Kazakhstan Starting at 43.99 Million Tenge

Li Auto's first global model — the new L9 intelligent flagship SUV — has officially launched in Kazakhstan. The L9 Ultra is priced at 43.99 million tenge and the L9 Livis at 51.9 million tenge. Li Auto has formed a strategic partnership with Allur, a leading Kazakh automotive group, to launch localized assembly at Allur's Kostanay plant, making Kazakhstan the first country outside China to mass-produce Li Auto vehicles.

3022 days ago

Chery Global Sales Surpass 20 Million Units Milestone

Chery Group's global cumulative sales have exceeded 20 million units, with the Fulwin A9 delivered as the 20 millionth vehicle. Chery products are sold in over 130 countries and regions, with nearly 7 million overseas users accounting for roughly 35% of its total base. In the first half of 2026, exports reached 943,800 units, up 71.5% year over year, setting new monthly records for four consecutive months.

4132 days ago

Geely NEV Penetration Nears 57%, Exports Surge 158% to Lead Global Growth

In H1 2026, China's auto market showed a "cold domestic, hot overseas" pattern — passenger vehicle retail slumped ~20% while exports jumped 65.3%. Against this backdrop, Geely Holding delivered standout results: 1.93 million units sold (a record high), NEV penetration rising to 56.9% vs. the industry average of 49.6%. ZEEKR sales soared 97%, while exports surged 158%, with monthly exports breaching 100,000 units for the first time in June.

3613 days ago

China NEV Production and Sales Exceed 1.6 Million Units in June, Penetration Nears 60%

China's automotive industry association released June 2026 production and sales data showing NEV output reached 1.598 million units and sales hit 1.643 million units, up 26% and 23.6% year-over-year respectively. NEVs accounted for 58.5% of total new car sales, with first-half cumulative production and sales exceeding 7.4 million units.

2206 days ago

BYD Sales Exceed 400K in June, Exports Surge 95% to Record High

BYD announced June 2026 sales of 403,472 vehicles, up 5.46% year-over-year. Passenger vehicle sales reached 397,292 units, with NEV exports hitting a record 175,349 vehicles. First-half cumulative sales reached 1,808,511 units, with Dynasty and Ocean series continuing as core contributors.

1916 days ago

Intelligent Chassis Penetration Surges Jan-May 2026, Brake-by-Wire Leads Growth

Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute data shows China's passenger vehicle intelligent chassis market maintained strong growth during January-May 2026, with key technologies such as air suspension, brake-by-wire, and steer-by-wire continuing to penetrate more NEV models. Intelligent chassis systems are undergoing profound transformation from traditional mechanical assemblies to software-defined platforms.

2537 days ago

China Leads Global Auto Production for 17 Consecutive Years, NEV Dominance for 11

The 2026 China Auto Forum opened in Shanghai with the theme "New Beginning, New Opportunities, New Journey." You Zheng, VP of Dongfeng Motor Group, delivered a keynote speech highlighting China's 17 consecutive years of leading global vehicle production and 11 years of NEV leadership. He identified intelligence, decarbonization, convergence, and globalization as the four major trends reshaping the industry.

2597 days ago

China's Auto Exports Hit 5.1M Units in H1, Eyeing $150B Annual Target

China's auto exports reached 5.096 million units in H1 2026 with export value hitting $91.8 billion, up 54% YoY. This growth far outpaced overall export growth of 17%, signaling automobiles as China's new export engine.

3548 days ago

3.6 New Cars Launch Daily: China's Auto Market Enters White-Hot Competition

On July 15, 2026, China's auto market witnessed a rare phenomenon: seven new models launched simultaneously in a single day. Deeper data from BYD Executive Vice President He Zhiqi reveals that Chinese automakers released 542 new models in the first five months of 2026 — an average of 3.6 per day — while the domestic market contracted by 20%. New vehicle lifecycles have shrunk dramatically, and industry competition has escalated from "fierce" to "brutal."

45611 days ago

BYD Exports Over 186,000 Units to Brazil in Jan-May, Topping Overseas Markets

From January to May 2026, BYD's passenger vehicle exports continued rapid growth, with Brazil leading at 186,921 units as the largest overseas market. Multiple European countries and Australia entered the top ten, and the dual-tech route differentiated deployment strategy accelerated global expansion.

29012 days ago

Xiaomi EV Unveils SkyNomad Series, Entering Large SUV Segment

On July 9, Xiaomi EV unveiled its second product line — the SkyNomad series, a smart transformable large SUV developed over 3.5 years on the Kunlun Architecture. Meanwhile, Leapmotor officially announced its entry into the North American market.

58616 days ago

Carbon Tariff Stranglehold: Chinese Automakers' Overseas Dilemma and Solutions

The US withdrew from the Paris Agreement for the second time, while the EU postponed its 2035 ICE ban. Yet the Shanghai International Low Carbon Smart Mobility Exhibition, with nearly 200 exhibitors and 40+ brands, tells a different story. Carbon tariffs have become an unavoidable hard constraint for Chinese automotive exports.

42116 days ago