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Over 800,000 Viewers Watch William Li Drive as NIO Elegantly Unleashes Its Edge
NIO CEO William Li completed a 14-hour live stream driving an ET7 with a 150 kWh battery pack for over 1,044 km, demonstrating the vehicle's winter range capabilities. The event coincides with NIO's strategic pivot to emphasize short-term execution efficiency and cost reduction alongside its long-term technology investments.
NIO CEO Li Bin Tests 150 kWh Battery; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Launches in China; Zeekr Unveils Gold Brick Battery
NIO CEO William Li drove an ET7 with a 150 kWh battery pack for 1,044 km on a real-world test. Meanwhile, the all-new domestic Mercedes-Benz E-Class launched in China with L2+ driver assistance, and Zeekr introduced its high-performance 'Gold Brick' lithium iron phosphate battery.
Huawei's Falcon: How Richard Yu Unified Smart Driving to Rescue AITO
After AITO sales plummeted and internal divisions hindered progress, Huawei executive Richard Yu broke down organizational barriers to integrate advanced autonomous driving technology into the brand, turning a struggling lineup into a market leader.
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.
Jiyue Slashes Prices by RMB 30,000: Why the Proactive Strike?
Jiyue has reduced the starting price of its Jiyue 01 lineup to RMB 219,900 and extended its ROBO Drive Max subscription to 12 months, aiming to make high-level autonomous driving more accessible while offering cash compensation to existing owners.
Qualcomm's 5nm Snapdragon 8295 Hits Mass Production in Luxury and EV Models
The automotive-grade Snapdragon 8295 chip, built on a 5nm process, has entered mass production in vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Jiyue 01. Delivering PC-level performance with doubled CPU power and advanced local AI capabilities, it is becoming the standard for next-generation smart cockpits.
Huawei and Changan Sign Investment MOU; NIO Partners with Changan for Battery Swapping; Leapmotor Completes Equity Transfer to Stellantis
Huawei and Changan signed an investment memorandum of understanding to establish a new joint venture focused on intelligent driving systems. Separately, Changan joined NIO's battery-swapping network, while Leapmotor completed its equity transfer agreement with Stellantis.
21st Guangzhou International Auto Show Opens; Xiaomi SU7 Listed in MIIT Registry; NIO Launches Pilot Highway Battery Swap Feature; XPENG Releases Q3 Financials | Weekly Highlights
The 21st Guangzhou International Auto Show opened with debuts from AVATR, Zeekr, Geely, and AITO. Xiaomi’s SU7 models appeared in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology registry, while NIO rolled out its pilot highway battery-swap feature and XPENG reported Q3 revenue of RMB 8.53 billion.
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.
Chery Pledges 'All In' on New Energy as Fengyun Concept Cars Debut
Chery Group reported 1.454 million vehicle sales in the first ten months of this year, with its core brand surpassing one million units for the first time. The company is now launching its Fengyun sequence with two concept models, A9 and T11, backed by a new plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Li Auto Reports Q3 Revenue Growth With Zero Cash; Huawei Launches Zhijie S7 Pre-sale; AVATR 12 Goes Global; Volvo Unveils EM90
Li Auto posted Q3 revenue of RMB 34.68 billion but reported zero cash reserves. Huawei started pre-sales for the Zhijie S7 at RMB 258,000, while AVATR 12 launched globally from RMB 300,800 and Volvo unveiled its first electric MPV, the EM90, priced at RMB 818,000.
Chinese Automakers Enter the Large Model Era
Following the global rise of generative AI, Chinese carmakers are racing to integrate large language models into smart cockpits and autonomous driving systems to differentiate their products in a highly competitive market.