January's Auto Launches: From Tech-Focused EVs to Practical Family Cars
January 2026 sees five major vehicle launches in China, spanning affordable SUVs, electric coupes, tech-upgraded city cars, luxury SUVs, and AI-powered MPVs tailored for diverse buyers.
CPCA · 2026-01-21
China Auto Daily丨Geely Galaxy V900 Launches as AI-Driven Family MPV, Starting at RMB 269,800
Geely debuts AI-powered V900 MPV; Chery exports Jaecoo SUVs from Malaysia; XPeng expands to 1,000 sales outlets worldwide.
cls · 2026-01-21
China Auto Daily丨Chery Invests in Autonomous Driving Chip Firm
Chery joins autonomous driving chip firm ownership; Xpeng's successful ET1 prototype robot; Xpeng‘s youthful X9 buyers surge.
cls · 2026-01-20
China Auto Daily丨Chery Unveils Cutting-Edge AI Technologies and New Models at 2026 AI Night
Chery showcased advanced AI tech and new AI-enabled cars at its 2026 AI Night. SAIC forecasts a massive 438%-558% net profit rise in 2025 with 4.5 million vehicle sales. Great Wall introduces GWM ONE, its native AI multi-powertrain platform supporting fuel cell, hybrid, and pure electric systems.
cls · 2026-01-19
China Auto Daily丨China Sets Auto Production and Sales Records in 2025, NEVs Surpass 50% Share
China's auto market hit record 34.5M sales in 2025 with NEVs over 50%. Global EV sales rose 20% to 20.7M. China pushes solid-state batteries and autonomous driving innovations.
cls · 2026-01-15
China Auto Daily丨XPeng Builds Local Supply Chain Teams in Europe, Southeast Asia
XPeng launches localized overseas supply teams in 2026; flying car unit targets Hong Kong IPO. China’s used car market breaks record with 20 million sales in 2025.
cls · 2026-01-14
NIO Hits 1 Million EVs Delivered, Eyes Profit in 2026
NIO celebrates 1 million EVs produced, driven by 46.9% sales growth in 2025, aiming for 40%-50% growth and profitability in 2026 with new models and battery-swap expansion.
donews · 2026-01-12
China Auto Daily丨BYD Unveils 2026 Song Pro DM-i with 220 km Electric Range
BYD launches Song Pro DM-i with 220 km electric range and advanced ADAS. China’s 2025 vehicle sales rise 3.9%, driven by 17.6% NEV growth. New Seal EV variants set range benchmarks.
cls · 2026-01-12
China Auto Daily丨Chery Plans $800M ASEAN Plant in Vietnam Launching Mid-2026
Chery invests $800M for Vietnam plant with 200,000 annual output by 2030. China's NEV exports soar 62% YTD. Hunan EV exports surpass RMB 10B. Waymo boosts self-driving tech.
cls · 2025-12-25
China Auto Daily丨BAIC Group to Begin B30 SUV Assembly in South Africa Early 2026
BAIC starts B30 SUV assembly in South Africa; SAIC debuts IM LS9 flagship SUV; GWM launches ORA 5 EV pre-sales; global EV sales grow 23% in October 2026.
cls · 2025-11-13