new energy vehicles

From 120 to 20: Changan's Tianshu Pilot Enters Mass Production, Betting on the Power to Define Intelligence

In the first half of 2026, domestic passenger vehicle sales totaled 12.72 million units, down 6% year on year; domestic sales fell 24.3%, and the industry's sales profit margin dropped to 3.8%. Over the same period, new energy vehicle penetration rose to 54%. As roughly 100 brands face a shakeout window, Changan Automobile has brought its self-developed intelligentization achievement, Tianshu Pilot, into large-scale mass production after investing more than RMB 60 billion, with the first model to feature it, the Nevo Q06, opening pre-sales. The opportunities and risks of its 'self-development first + open cooperation' path are emerging simultaneously.

2883 hours ago

Zeekr 7X's 200,000th Global Mass-Production Vehicle Rolls Off the Line: A Two-Year Scale Leap, European Exports Cover 50+ Markets in One Year

On September 8, 2026, the 200,000th mass-production Zeekr 7X rolled off the line globally, exactly two years after the first mass-production vehicles rolled off the line in September 2024. The model began European exports in May 2025 and entered more than 50 global markets within one year; as of July 2026, cumulative global deliveries approached 180,000 units, with monthly global deliveries exceeding 10,000 units in July. The Zeekr brand delivered 36,981 vehicles in August, up 109.8% year-on-year, achieving year-on-year and month-on-month growth for seven consecutive months.

3147 hours ago

Huawei, JAC and Maserati in talks for cooperation: Chinese intelligent driving platform may enter ultra-luxury ranks under a “dual-brand” model

Reuters reported that Stellantis is in negotiations with Huawei and JAC Motors over a long-term cooperation for Maserati, intending to adopt Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility platform. The first jointly developed model targets production before the end of 2027 and may adopt a dual-brand model: MAEXTRO in the Chinese market and Maserati in overseas markets. Maserati’s global shipments in 2025 were less than 8,000 units, with an adjusted operating loss of €198 million. Improving capacity utilization at the Cassino and Modena plants is Stellantis’s core demand.

22214 hours ago

From One-Way Input to Two-Way Flow: Chinese Smart Driving and Battery Technologies Enter the Global Systems of Multinational Automakers

Starting in the third quarter of 2026, the HS8 driver assistance system developed by CARIZON will be installed in seven models from Volkswagen's three joint ventures in China; the Neue Klasse BMW iX3 will offer a smart driving system co-developed with Momenta as standard across the lineup. From power battery technology licensing to global lidar market share, China's supply chain and AI capabilities are extending outward along with multinational automakers' systems. This article reviews the relevant data and cooperation models, and points out that this is not a simple "one-way export," but a two-way flow of technology, knowledge and industrial capability.

46018 hours ago

9 Automakers Recall Over 4.27 Million Vehicles, Door Handle Safety Flaw Rings Industry Alarm

On August 21, 2026, China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced that Tesla, Xiaomi, Leapmotor, XPeng, Geely, Chery, Dongfeng, BAIC BJEV, and FAW recalled multiple vehicle models due to interior emergency mechanical handle safety issues, involving over 4.27 million units. Tesla accounted for approximately 2.976 million vehicles, nearly 70% of the total. Automakers mainly addressed the issue through warning label additions and OTA updates.

26218 days ago

Global Top 10 Automakers: BYD, Geely, Chery Make Historic Debut

In H1 2026, BYD, Geely, and Chery entered the global top 10 automakers for the first time, with a combined market share of 13.5%, surpassing Volkswagen Group.

38618 days ago

Dongfeng Shenlong Technology Registered with 8.2B Yuan Six-Party Joint Venture Reshaping French Auto Landscape

On August 17, 2026, Dongfeng Shenlong Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. completed business registration in Wuhan Economic Development Zone with registered capital of nearly 8.2 billion yuan. Established by six parties including Dongfeng and Stellantis, the company will adopt a cooperation model where Chinese partners provide NEV and intelligent technology while Stellantis contributes brands and global sales channels, with NEV models launching from 2027 onward.

41823 days ago

NEV Penetration Breaks 60% in July, Exports Exceed 1 Million for Two Consecutive Months

CAAM data shows that in July 2026, China's automobile exports reached 1.043 million units, up 81.3% year-over-year, exceeding 1 million for the second consecutive month. New energy vehicle penetration surpassed 60% for the first time, reaching 60.4%. Leading automakers BYD, Chery, and Geely saw surging export volumes, marking China's entry into a new phase of accelerated globalization.

50024 days ago

Geely "Handover" to An Conghui: Interim Report Shows 46% Core Profit Growth

On August 17, 2026, Geely Automobile announced a major management reshuffle: Li Shufu resigned as Chairman to become Lifetime Honorary Chairman, while An Conghui succeeded him. The interim report released the same day showed H1 revenue of 173.6 billion RMB (+15% YoY) and core net profit of 9.68 billion RMB (+46% YoY), with gross margin rising to 17.9%.

53624 days ago

Leapmotor Logs 25,393 Registrations in Italy Jan-Jul, Leading Chinese EV Startups in Exports

Leapmotor released its latest overseas figures on August 12. Between January and July 2026, the automaker logged 25,393 registrations in Italy. The Lafa5 leads Italy's C-segment EV market following its debut, while the T03 remains a top-selling model. Overseas wholesale sales topped 113,000 units in the first seven months, securing Leapmotor's lead among Chinese EV startups in exports. The company now operates in over 40 countries with more than 2,000 overseas outlets.

39228 days ago

SAIC-GM Renews for 20 Years: JV 2.0 Era Begins with 30 NEV Rollout Plan

SAIC Motor and General Motors officially signed a 20-year strategic renewal on August 5, 2026, extending their joint venture to 2047. SAIC-GM plans to launch 30 new energy vehicles by 2030. In H1 2026, NEV sales reached nearly 50,000 units, up 81% year-on-year, with a 20% penetration rate ranking first among mainstream joint ventures.

36134 days ago

Haval H10 Officially Launched: Boxy SUV from 201,800 Yuan, 1,404km Range

The Haval H10 has officially launched with a limited-time price of 201,800-231,800 yuan. Positioned as a "boxy new species," it features the Hi4-G intelligent AWD architecture, 260km pure electric range, and WLTC combined range of 1,404km with consumption as low as 1.96L/100km.

39536 days ago