overseas expansion

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.

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Li Auto Responds on Self-Developed Batteries: In-House PACK, Contract-Manufactured Cells, MEGA Switches for Orders Locked on September 7

On September 8, Li Auto responded to concerns about its self-developed batteries: PACK is self-developed and self-manufactured, cells are self-developed and contract-manufactured, and after-sales service will not differ based on manufacturing source. Self-developed batteries have entered mass production on the L8, L6, and i8; MEGA orders locked after 15:00 on September 7 will switch to self-developed 5C ternary lithium batteries, with deliveries beginning in November; the i9 will fully switch after capacity ramp-up; in the fourth quarter, the 2026 i6 will be equipped with self-developed 5C batteries and Mach chips. This article reviews the switching cadence and examines the significance of battery autonomy and controllability for the cost and supply cadence of overseas models.

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82.265 billion yuan revenue, 45.67 billion yuan net profit: Divergence and overseas variables in the auto parts half-year reports

In the first half of 2026, 275 listed auto parts companies generated combined revenue of about 822.65 billion yuan, up 5.3% year on year, and net profit attributable to parent companies of about 45.67 billion yuan, down 9.5% year on year. 157 companies saw net profit decline and 50 posted losses; the top ten companies accounted for 51.4% of the sector's profit. Divergence depends on downstream supporting structure, cost pass-through capability, the pace of intelligent product ramp-up, and the degree of overseas implementation.

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Geely H1 Revenue Hits Record RMB 173.6B as Exports Surge 158%

Geely Automobile reported record H1 2026 revenue of RMB 173.6 billion, with exports skyrocketing 158% YoY to 474,000 units—already surpassing its full-year 2025 export volume. NEV share rose to 56.2%, while average revenue per vehicle increased by RMB 15,000.

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China's Auto Exports Hit Record 5.1M in H1 2026, Going Global Becomes Growth Engine

In the first half of 2026, China's auto exports surpassed 5 million units for the first time, surging 65.3% year-on-year, while domestic sales fell 21.1%. Going global has shifted from an option to a necessity, though questions remain about long-term sustainability.

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Chery Exports Break 200K for First Time, Setting New Chinese Record

Chery Group sold 276,820 vehicles in July, with exports hitting 202,533 units — the first Chinese automaker to exceed 200,000 monthly exports. NEV sales reached 129,067 units, surging 97.5% year-on-year.

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CATL H1 Net Profit Hits 43.28B Yuan, Power Battery Market Share Reaches 46.7%

CATL released H1 2026 report: revenue of 276.9B yuan up 54.8% YoY, net profit 43.28B yuan up 42%. Domestic power battery market share reached 46.7%, overseas share 33.7%. EX1000.COM

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XPeng to Launch Five New Models in Australia Within Six Months

XPeng Group has officially unveiled its long-term strategy for the Australian market, planning to launch five new models within the next six months while simultaneously rolling out its advanced intelligent assisted driving system. This marks XPeng's expansion into the Southern Hemisphere entering a substantive phase, with Australia becoming another key overseas market following Southeast Asia.

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JETTA's First EV Sedan M6 Completes MIIT Filing, 4806mm Length Targets 100,000-Yuan Segment

FAW-Volkswagen's JETTA brand has completed MIIT regulatory filing for its first all-electric sedan, the M6. Built on VW's CMP platform with proprietary Jiesi architecture, it offers 113kW and 145kW single-motor variants and is expected to launch later this year.

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ZEEKR 9X to Launch Overseas in Q3: Middle East, Central Asia, Europe

ZEEKR officially announced that the 9X will go overseas in Q3 2026. Starting September, the 9X will gradually enter Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe markets. Currently priced from 465,900 yuan, positioned as a premium luxury SUV. The ZEEKR 9X overseas launch signifies Chinese premium NEV SUVs officially entering global core markets, offering significant reference value for Central Asian and Russian dealers.

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OPmobility's Q1 Asian Market Becomes Growth Engine, Chinese Auto Supply Chain Accelerates Overseas Expansion

Global leading automotive parts supplier OPmobility released its Q1 2026 financial report: revenue of €2.834 billion, with Asian market growth far exceeding the global average. This signal reveals a deep trend — China's automotive supply chain is upgrading from "following vehicle exports" to "independent overseas expansion." OPmobility's capacity expansion and technology R&D center construction in Asia essentially represents the global export of Chinese supply chain capabilities. For Central Asi

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