The Volkswagen Group is expanding its local technology competence in China as part of its ongoing commitment to the “In China, for China” strategy. At Auto Shanghai, Volkswagen will debut its first proprietary AI-powered, highly automated driving syste…
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First details of Leapmotor B01 sedan revealed
Leapmotor has just made a regulatory filing for the new B01 sedan, based on the LEAP 3.5 platform. It will reportedly be showcased at the Shanghai auto show starting April 23.
Nio reveals new information about the Onvo L90
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio plans to present the Onvo L90, a large SUV with six seats, at the Auto Shanghai next week. First images and technical details have now been published.
Mini halts planned US imports from China
Mini has put its plan to import two electric models from China to the United States on hold. The move comes in response to the new US tariffs on goods manufactured in China, including cars. As a result, the fully electric Mini Aceman will not be availa…
US tariffs likely disrupt Tesla supply chains
The US tariffs on Chinese imports appear to be throwing Tesla’s production plans into disarray. The manufacturer reportedly suspended imports of components for the Cybercab and the Semi electric truck.
Zeekr launches 007 estate in China; confirms plans for European export
Zeekr has kicked off sales of its 007 GT in China – the estate version of the all-electric 007 saloon. With demand for estate cars traditionally strong in Europe, a launch on the continent is already planned – under the slightly modified name Zeekr 7 G…
Leapmotor launches sales of the B10 in China
The Leapmotor B10 goes on sale in China, with prices starting at 109,800 yuan (approx. 13,580 USD). Overseas markets, including Europe, will follow at a later date.
EV factory in China: Lexus buys land in Shanghai
Lexus has acquired a plot of land in Shanghai for its first dedicated electric vehicle plant in China. The industrial site, measuring approximately 1.13 million square metres, is located in the Jinshan district in the southwest of Shanghai.
China’s EV market gains further momentum
Sales figures for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in China rose significantly last month – reaching 1.24 million units. While BYD remains the undisputed market leader, sales are increasingly being distributed among a growing number of manufacture…
No green light for BYD and Geely production in Latin America yet
The Chinese government seems to delayed the approval of Geely’s plans to have Renault build its EVs in Brazil and BYD’s plans to build a factory in Mexico. This comes as US tariffs have caused economic uncertainty. However, Beijing also fears knowledge…
