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Chery, Bosch sign Europe ADAS nomination; production to start in 2028, over 800,000 units in five years

Chery Automobile and Bosch signed a project nomination in Paris. The two parties will cooperate on Chery's first batch of localized ADAS projects in Europe, covering Bosch's fourth-generation multi-purpose camera MPC4 and an integrated driving and parking system. The system is planned to be installed on six all-new Chery models, with mass production to start in 2028 and total output expected to exceed 800,000 units over a five-year cycle. Bosch disclosed that MPC4 series camera nominations have covered more than 50 models, with orders exceeding the ten-million-unit level; its one-stage high-level intelligent driving assistance solution has completed testing and validation in Germany, France, and Japan, and is planned to achieve road adaptation validation in multiple regions including North America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the EU within 2026. This nomination reflects that Chinese automakers' going global is extending from vehicle exports to localization of the intelligent supply chain.

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US Presses Mexico to Tighten USMCA Origin Rules; AI Hardware Could Spill Over Into Auto Supply Chain

The United States is pressuring Mexico in negotiations to revise the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, planning new rules of origin for AI hardware such as chips and servers to limit the share of components from outside North America and prevent Chinese companies from using Mexico as a route to evade tariffs. The rules would reference the automotive sector's 75% North American component threshold for tariff exemption and could spill over into automotive intelligence segments such as automotive chips. In the first half of this year, Mexico exported $83 billion of AI data center servers, 94% to the United States, up more than 170% year on year. Mexico has agreed to raise tariffs on China but opposes mandatory US-made components. Negotiations are expected to begin as early as next week in Washington.

34729 days ago

Li Auto i9 Lands September 16; Avatr 9-Series Flagship SUV Debuts

In September 2026, Chinese brands concentrated their launches on high-end large six-seat SUVs. The Li i9 was launched on September 16, with a length of 5,225 mm and a wheelbase of 3,168 mm; its dual-motor four-wheel-drive system has a combined output of 400 kW. It initially uses CATL's 5C ternary lithium battery and later switches to a self-developed battery. The Avatr 9 series, jointly designed with Huawei Qiankun, is scheduled to go on sale before the end of the year and will compete in the same segment as the AITO M9, Li L9, and others. Li Auto delivered 37,679 vehicles in August, up 32.07% year on year; Avatr sold 35,250 vehicles in the first seven months. Chinese brands are forming scaled supply in the high-end large SUV market.

54731 days ago

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.

39036 days 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.

33836 days ago

From Product Export to Systemic Roots: The Three Stages of Deep Globalization in the Automotive Supply Chain and the Talent Imperative

On September 9, 2026, the 20th anniversary celebration of the Automotive Talent Committee of the China Talent Research Society was held. Fu Yuwu, Yang Hong, and others discussed supply chain globalization: technology windows such as electrical/electronic architecture, smart cockpits, and intelligent driving are opening opportunities for Chinese suppliers, but winning orders is only admission. Building plants, R&D, ESG compliance, and cross-cultural system capabilities determine whether they can take root, while interdisciplinary talent ultimately determines how far they can go.

19736 days ago

Xiaomi SkyNomad Orders Top 10,000 in 4 Minutes, Starting at 209,900 Yuan

On September 7, Xiaomi EV launched its EREV product line SkyNomad with N70 and N90 series—four models priced from 209,900 to 299,900 yuan. All models feature Snapdragon 8 cockpit chip and Nvidia Thor-U AD chip, with N90 Max total range of 1,705km.

34537 days ago

NEV Penetration Hits Record 65.2% in August, ICE Sales Nearly Halved

CPCA data shows August 2026 passenger vehicle retail at 1.541 million units, down 23.6% YoY but up 5.5% MoM. NEV penetration broke 65.2% to a new record, while exports of 888,000 units surged 77.8% YoY, providing crucial market support.

39038 days ago

Xpeng G9L to Launch in September, Q4 Monthly Sales Target of 60,000 Units

Xpeng announced the G9L SUV will launch in September 2026, with the Mona L05 arriving in Q4. The company has set a Q4 monthly sales target of 60,000 units, up 58% from July. Mona L03 has started double-shift production to ensure supply.

54338 days ago

XPeng Delivers 39,107 Units in August as GX Model Hits 18.76% Share

XPeng delivered 39,107 vehicles in August 2026, marking a 4% year-over-year increase. The GX model accounted for 18.76% of total deliveries, establishing itself as a new volume pillar following the G6. Meanwhile, the brand's flagship G9L has been confirmed for official launch in September, poised to provide additional growth momentum for the second half. XPeng is building more resilient competitive moats in the 200,000-400,000 yuan pure-electric SUV segment through its multi-model portfolio strategy.

30439 days ago

IM Motors All-New LS6 Opens for Pre-Order on September 10

IM Motors announced the all-new LS6 will open for pre-orders on September 10, featuring NEO power architecture, full steer-by-wire chassis, and IM Claw intelligent agent as standard.

35640 days ago

Li Auto Delivers 37,679 Units in August, Cumulative Sales Surpass 1.8 Million

Li Auto delivered 37,679 vehicles in August 2026, up 32.1% year-over-year, with cumulative deliveries exceeding 1.8 million units. The Li i6 has ranked in the top 3 of 200K+ yuan vehicle sales for seven consecutive months.

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