Da Yong
Articles by this author on 42HOW Auto, including co-authored stories.
Chery Unveils AI Strategy, Robotaxi Plans and New Models at 'AI Night'
Chery announced a transformation into a technology mobility company, detailing its Falcon autonomous driving architecture with L4 ambitions by 2028, new vehicle models including the Fengyun T9L and A9, and the deployment of humanoid robots in public services.
Geely, Great Wall Flex Muscles; NVIDIA Unveils Major Tech at CES 2026
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Geely and Great Wall Motor presented new AI architectures and multi-powertrain platforms, while NVIDIA announced its Alpamayo autonomous driving system for Mercedes-Benz.
Leapmotor’s Decade of Craftsmanship Yields Dual Flagships, Moving Beyond the 'Value' Label
At its tenth-anniversary event, Leapmotor revealed the D19 full-size SUV and the debut D99 MPV as the first models in its new D series. The company stated it aims to become a global smart EV maker with annual sales of 4 million units.
Leapmotor Says Goodbye to 'Mini Li Auto' Label
As Leapmotor celebrates its tenth anniversary with nearly 600,000 annual sales and a return to profitability, founder Zhu Jiangming declares the company is moving beyond its early 'imitator' phase to pursue a goal of becoming a global automaker with 4 million units in annual sales.
Leapmotor Reports Strongest Quarterly Results: Sales Surpass 170,000 Units and Consecutive Quarterly Profitability
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor reported a Q3 net profit of RMB 150 million and sales exceeding 173,000 units, marking its first period of consecutive quarterly profitability. The company announced an ambitious 1 million unit sales target for 2026, supported by four new model launches and expanding global production capabilities.
Tesla Shareholders Meeting: FSD Is Coming, Robotaxi Production Scheduled, Elon Musk Bets His Next 10 Years
At its November 7, 2025 shareholder meeting, Tesla approved a historic compensation plan for Elon Musk while unveiling production timelines for the Cybercab, Semi, and Optimus humanoid robot, alongside updates on FSD expansion in China.
Zeekr 9X Pre-Sales: Who Are the New Luxury SUV Buyers?
Launched at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show, Zeekr 9X secured over 42,667 pre-sale orders within an hour. Interviews with early buyers reveal a demographic of affluent, tech-savvy professionals who prioritize driving dynamics, safety, and practical hybrid range over brand prestige or autonomous driving features.
NIO: Can It Really Achieve Profitability by Year-End?
NIO reported a 9% year-over-year revenue increase to RMB 19.01 billion in the second quarter with gross margins recovering to 10%, yet net losses remained at RMB 4.995 billion. CEO William Li stated that while the path to achieving his goal of profitability by the fourth quarter is tortuous, he expects full-quarter deliveries of the ONVO L90 and ES8 to drive vehicle gross margins to 16-17% in Q4.
Huawei's Jin Yuzhi: ADS 4 Push Imminent, Zero Fatalities the Ultimate Goal
In an interview with 42HOW Auto, Huawei executive Jin Yuzhi outlined the upcoming rollout of ADS 4 and HarmonySpace 5, emphasizing a zero-fatality safety target and a strategic shift toward deep, full-stack collaboration with automakers.
Three Hours at the Li Auto Launch: The Most Significant Move Is VLA Going on the Road
Li Auto unveiled the Li i8 on July 29, introducing its Vision-Language-Action (VLA) driver model as a core feature. The company plans to deliver VLA capabilities via OTA in August, marking a shift from rule-based and end-to-end systems to an architecture that understands intent and reasoning.
Half the Price of a Model 3: Leapmotor Offers LiDAR for Under RMB 120,000
Leapmotor has launched the B01 electric sedan starting at RMB 89,800, offering variants equipped with LiDAR for driver assistance. CEO Zhu Jiangming positioned the vehicle as a 'half-price Model 3,' citing comparable performance metrics.
Tesla Q2 Revenue Sees Largest Decade-Long Drop as It Enters Adjustment Phase
Tesla reported a 12% decline in second-quarter revenue and a 23% drop in adjusted net profit, citing lower vehicle sales and reduced carbon credit income. Elon Musk warned that the removal of U.S. EV subsidies could lead to several quarters of poor performance.