Stricter Controls on Illegal New Car Export, More Space for Legitimate Used Cars, and Emerging Opportunities for International Model New Cars
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BYD to Unveil "Super e-Platform" at March 17 Event; Han L and Tang L Models Likely to Debut
March 13 — BYD will host a “Super e-Platform Technology Launch and Han L/Tang L Pre-Sale Event” on March 17, marking its first major electric architecture upgrade since the e-Platform 3.0 Evo debuted in May 2024. Industry insiders confirm the platform’s flagship feature is a 1,000V high-voltage architecture, expected to power upcoming models like the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV.
2025 XPeng G6 and G9 Hit Market with PS2PS Autonomy as Standard
March 13 — XPeng Motors launched the 2025 G6 and G9 at its Spring Launch Event, priced at RMB 176,800–198,800 (USD 27,200–30,600*) and RMB 248,800–278,800 (USD 38,300–42,900*), respectively. Both models come standard with the Turing AI Pilot, enabling "Parking Space to Parking Space (PS2PS)" autonomous driving without additional fees or subscriptions. A future OTA update will add "Roaming," allowing driverless navigation in geo-fenced areas. The SUVs also feature 5C ultra-fast charging AI batteries, achieving 80% charge in 12 minutes or 450 km range in 10 minutes.
Pony.ai Launches Robotaxi Shuttle Service at Beijing South Railway Station
March 13 — Autonomous driving firm Pony.ai today inaugurated a robotaxi route connecting Beijing South Railway Station to the Yizhuang economic zone, marking the city’s first autonomous ride-hailing trial in a major rail hub. Passengers can now book driverless rides directly to the station, completing the “door-to-station” commute chain in the capital’s urban core.
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*Exchange rate: RMB 6.5 = USD 1 (as of March 13, 2025).
Yangzhou
2022.0595,000kmPetrol
Nantong
2023.1235,000kmPetrol
Wenzhou
2024.0428,000kmPetrol
Zhangzhou
2022.1026,000kmPetrol
Shanghai
2021.0693,000kmBEV
Foshan
2020.06100,000kmPetrol
Jiaxing
2024.1233,000kmREEV
Hefei
2020.0347,000kmPetrol
China Auto Daily丨Leapmotor Lafa5 Pre-sales Begin, Priced from RMB 105,800
Leapmotor starts Lafa5 pre-sales; Changan cuts A06 EV prices; China's used car market grows to RMB 946.2 billion in Q1-Q3 2025.
cls · 2025-11-10
2026 Chery Tiggo 8 Launches with Strong Power and Smart Systems
The fifth-generation Chery Tiggo 8 launched on November 10, priced from RMB 99,900 to RMB 122,900, boasting upgraded intelligent features, advanced safety measures, and a turbocharged engine for the family SUV segment.
gasgoo · 2025-11-13
First Time: China’s Monthly NEV Sales Exceed 50% of Total Vehicle Sales in October
China’s October auto sales hit 3.32 million units, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) surpassing 51.6% market share, reflecting strong growth amid 32.7% year-on-year sales rise for NEVs in January–October.
CAAM · 2025-11-12
China Auto Daily丨Dongfeng Reports 180,000 Overseas Sales, 58% NEVs in Europe
Dongfeng excels overseas with NEVs; Changan invests RMB 20B for flying cars; Chery debuts high-energy solid-state battery.
China Automotive News · 2025-10-20