Europe

China's Auto Globalization Enters 2.0: From "Going Out" to "Fitting In"

China's auto exports are shifting from "going out" to "fitting in." Overseas prices are 50-100% higher than domestic, and AI quality systems solve talent shortages, marking a shift from price competition to brand premium and system export.

52235 days ago

Nearly $200M Pre-IPO Funding! LimX Dynamics Hits $400M in Six-Month Cumulative Fundraising

LimX Dynamics raises nearly $200M Pre-IPO, six-month total reaches $400M. Funds target "brain" fusion tech and thousands of humanoid robots for Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

37845 days ago

AlixPartners Forecast: China's Auto Exports to Hit 10 Million in 2026

Consulting firm AlixPartners forecasts China's auto exports will reach 10 million units in 2026, up 41% YoY, equivalent to 2.5x Japan's annual export volume. NEV exports in the first five months hit 1.83 million units, surging 110% YoY.

50757 days ago

CATL's Sodium Batteries Begin September Delivery, Europe Energy Storage Market Faces Disruption

CATL confirmed it will begin delivering its first sodium-ion battery solutions in September 2026, targeting 1GWh annual shipments. Its Tianheng sodium storage system achieves 15,000 charge cycles, significantly outperforming conventional lithium batteries in low-temperature performance and cost control. Industry analysis suggests mass sodium battery adoption could reduce European storage system costs by approximately 30%.

52565 days ago

BYD NEV Exports Hit 424,000 in May, European Crown Within Reach

May 2026 data shows BYD's new-energy vehicle exports reached 424,000 units, up 112.6% year-over-year. This strong performance positions BYD to overtake MG, which has held the Chinese-brand sales crown in Europe for 15 consecutive years since 2011. MG's long reign may be facing a historic shift.

32566 days ago

CATL's European Heavy-Truck Battery Swap Network Plan Emerges

CATL announced plans to form a joint venture in Europe to build a heavy-truck battery swap station network, expanding the region's commercial vehicle electrification infrastructure. As the global battery leader, CATL has delivered energy storage projects in over 110 countries and territories, and previously signed a USD 6 billion Indonesia factory deal with IBC and ANTAM. The European heavy-truck swap project marks CATL's strategic extension from battery supplier to energy infrastructure operator.

42066 days ago

Leapmotor Lafa5 Launches in 26 European Countries, WSBK Rider Becomes First Owner

Leapmotor announced the Lafa5 electric sports car officially launched in 26 European countries, with French WSBK professional rider Valentin Debise becoming the first owner. Leapmotor enters the European premium market through a combination of local dealers and motorsport marketing.

44177 days ago

Tesla Shanghai Delivers 85,000 Units in May, Exports Exceed 60%

In May 2026, Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory delivered 85,000 new vehicles, with exports accounting for over 60%, approximately 51,000 units shipped to Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East markets. Shanghai continues to solidify its position as the core hub of global EV supply.

45585 days ago

Stellantis & Dongfeng Form European JV: Voyah to Be Produced in France by 2028

Stellantis and Dongfeng Group announced a European joint venture with 51:49 stakes, responsible for Voyah brand sales in Europe and potential production at Stellantis' Rennes plant in France. This marks a leap from whole-vehicle export to localized production for Chinese automakers.

49894 days ago