China Auto Daily丨China: April 2025 NEV Penetration Tops 52%, Sales Reach 1.791 Million

April 2025 passenger vehicle sales in China reached 1.791 million units with NEVs making up 52.3%. BYD launches Seal 07 DM-i SUV starting at $23,400. IM Motors’ L6 garners 24,000 pre-orders ahead of its May 13 launch.

cls · 2025-05-09

China Auto Daily丨Auto Trade Soars 32.1% MoM, Driven by $20.15B Exports

In March 2025, China's auto trade surged to $23.82 billion, up 32.1% MoM, but down 0.2% YoY, driven by $20.15 billion in exports. Geely announces a $25.66 per ADS offer for ZEEKR, aiming for privatization. Avatr launches the 12 EV sedan with triple-lidar autonomous driving system.

cls · 2025-05-08

China Auto Daily丨Avatr Targets 50+ Markets with 15,000 Units Sales by 2025

Avatr expands to 50+ markets with Huawei ADS 4. Horizon Robotics teams up with Denso for ADAS development. Momenta partners with six automakers.

cls · 2025-04-27

China Auto Daily丨IM Motors Unveils X-Y-Z Digital Chassis for Late 2025 Production

IM Motors reveals digital chassis tech at Shanghai Auto Show. Beijing Off-Road debuts BJ40 with 1,200 km range. SAIC to launch 17 international models by 2027.

cls · 2025-04-25

China Auto Daily丨21st Shanghai Auto Show Opens with Over 100 Global Debuts

Shanghai Auto Show kicks off with 100+ global debuts. Appotronics unveils "Lingjing" AI-powered optical system. Leapmotor B01 EV debuts ahead of July launch.

cls · 2025-04-24

China Auto Daily丨Beijing Auto Exports Surge 56% in Q1 2025

Beijing's auto exports increase 56% in Q1 2025. China’s smart cockpit penetration reaches 73%. Chery debuts RELY pickups, NIO launches Firefly.

cls · 2025-04-21

China Auto Daily丨Huawei & SAIC Launch New EV Brand with RMB 6B Investment

Huawei and SAIC debut their new EV brand "SAIC" with an initial investment of RMB 6 billion; VOYAH and Gotion High-Tech introduce new technological feats in autonomous systems and batteries, respectively.

cls · 2025-04-17

China Auto Daily丨China's Strict EV Battery Safety Standard Takes Effect July 2026

China's new EV battery safety standard effective July 2026. XPENG begins mass production of Turing AI chip. Zeekr 007 GT Shooting Brake launched.

cls · 2025-04-16

China Auto Daily丨XPENG Unveils 72B-Parameter Autonomous Driving Model

XPENG reveals large-scale autonomous driving model. CATL partners for green mobility. China's exports to ASEAN surge over 20%.

cls · 2025-04-15

China Auto Daily丨GAC to Launch L3 Autonomous Models by Q4 2025

China and EU initiate EV pricing talks. GAC announces L3 autonomous vehicles. GAC debuts 12 automotive chips with domestic partners.

cls · 2025-04-14