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NIO Q3 Revenue and Deliveries Hit Record Highs; Li Auto Launches OTA 5.0; Geely Unveils New Pure-Electric MPV 'L380' | E Weekly Highlights
NIO reported record third-quarter revenue and deliveries despite rising costs, while Li Auto unveiled its comprehensive OTA 5.0 update featuring enhanced autonomous driving capabilities. Meanwhile, Geely’s LEVC brand revealed the new L380 pure-electric MPV, and Ford launched the 2024 Mustang Mach-E with upgraded battery systems and BlueCruise technology.
Ruige Enters the RMB 300,000 Segment; Kaidilake's Battle Hymn Has Resounded
Kaidilake has launched the rear-wheel-drive standard-range Ruige at the Guangzhou Auto Show for RMB 297,700. The model features a reduced 68.4 kWh battery pack, offering a CLTC range of 502 km while maintaining the brand's luxury interior and technology suite.
Q3 Gross Margin Hits Multi-Year Low: Will Tesla Continue Cutting Prices to Boost Sales?
Tesla reported a third-quarter gross margin of 17.9%, down from 18.2% in the previous quarter, driven by lower average vehicle prices due to cuts and higher production costs from factory upgrades. The company aims to deliver at least 475,900 vehicles in Q4 to meet its annual target of 1.8 million units.
AITO New M7 to Enable Nationwide Map-Free Smart Driving by Year-End
Huawei executive Richard Yu announced that the AITO New M7 will support nationwide map-free high-level autonomous driving by year-end. The vehicle introduces GOD 2.0 obstacle detection, HarmonyOS 3.0 cockpit, and enhanced passive safety structures.
6- and 7-Seater SUVs Target Families, but DENZA N8 Is Different
DENZA has launched the N8, a plug-in hybrid SUV priced from RMB 319,800, designed to balance family utility with off-road capability. The model joins the brand's recent lineup expansion, including the N7 and D9, as DENZA targets the RMB 300,000–500,000 segment.
China's H1 EV Market: Growth Slows as Price Wars and Tech Race Intensify
New energy vehicle sales growth decelerated to 44.1% in the first half of the year amid an intense price war triggered by Tesla, while competition shifted toward urban autonomous driving and 800V fast-charging technology.
Leapmotor Unveils 'Four-Leaf Clover' Architecture, Signals Shift to Technology Supplier
Leapmotor has released its new 'Four-Leaf Clover' centralized electronic architecture and announced plans to license the technology to other automakers, marking a strategic shift from a traditional manufacturer to a provider of smart electric vehicle solutions.
Cadillac LYRIQ Ruige Price Cut Targets 350,000 RMB Segment
Following a price reduction to approximately 379,700–419,700 RMB and additional incentives, the Cadillac LYRIQ Ruige enters the 350,000 RMB competitive tier for luxury mid-to-large electric SUVs.
Pure EV and Super Hybrid: Rongwei Accelerates New Energy Transition
One month after launching the D7 EV, Rongwei has released official images of the D7 DMH plug-in hybrid sedan. The model targets the B-segment market with a new super hybrid system and aims to complete a dual-powertrain lineup alongside its electric counterpart.