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New Car Development Cycle Halved to 18 Months: Executives Debate "Rush-to-Market" Boundaries

New Car Development Cycle Halved to 18 Months: Executives Debate "Rush-to-Market" Boundaries

China's average new vehicle development cycle has shrunk from approximately 60 months in the ICE era to 24 months today, with some brands compressing it to under 18 months. Executives from Voyah, XPeng, Chery and other automakers have voiced intense debate over the "rush-to-market" phenomenon. Meanwhile, the MIIT has launched a regulatory "combo punch," proposing to raise NEV reliability test mileage to 30,000 kilometers.

59330 days ago
Dongfeng L Series Triple Launch, Deepal S05 Starts at ¥115,900 with Standard Lidar

Dongfeng L Series Triple Launch, Deepal S05 Starts at ¥115,900 with Standard Lidar

In the second week of August, China's auto market saw密集 new model launches. Dongfeng's new energy L series — Fengshen L8Y, L8+ and L9 — made their debut on August 5, covering pure electric, PHEV and EREV powertrains. The all-new Deepal S05 was officially launched with limited-time pricing from ¥115,900 to ¥144,900, featuring dual Horizon J6M chips and standard lidar with city navigation assist.

53130 days ago
Chery European Exports Surge 274%, Reshaping China's PV Export Landscape

Chery European Exports Surge 274%, Reshaping China's PV Export Landscape

According to the Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute, China's passenger vehicle exports in H1 2026 showed clear regional divergence. Central and South America recorded the strongest growth, Europe continued rapid penetration, and Southeast Asia remained highly competitive. Chery led the European market with 262,331 units and a year-on-year increase of 274.1%, while Leapmotor and Changan also posted impressive growth rates. Chinese automakers are shifting from scale-driven expansion toward region-specific overseas strategies.

22930 days ago
BYD Crosses 100,000 Deliveries in UK, Flash Charging Network to Hit 300 Stations by Year-End

BYD Crosses 100,000 Deliveries in UK, Flash Charging Network to Hit 300 Stations by Year-End

BYD delivered its 100,000th NEV in the UK, becoming the fastest brand in British automotive history to reach 5% market share. In the first four months of 2026, BYD sold 26,396 NEVs in the UK, up 124% YoY, with market share exceeding 7% — overtaking BMW, Tesla, and Volkswagen to become the UK's largest EV brand. BYD plans to deploy 300 flash charging stations by year-end, with its megawatt-level flash charging capable of 10%-97% in just 9 minutes.

55442 days ago