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XPENG Releases 2022 Q4 and Full-Year Financial Results; Volkswagen ID.2 Debuts; Lynk & Co 08 Exterior Revealed | E-Week Highlights
XPENG reported a full-year net loss of RMB 9.14 billion in 2022 as deliveries slowed amid competitive pressure. Meanwhile, Volkswagen officially unveiled the ID.2 all concept car, an entry-level electric vehicle based on the MEB Entry platform.
What Gaps Remain in the Pure-Electric MPV Market?
The upcoming Hechuang V09 aims to address key limitations in pure-electric MPVs by featuring an 800V high-voltage platform with 4C supercharging and a LiDAR-equipped driver assistance system, positioning itself against established rivals in the mid-to-high-end segment.
Li L7 and Zhiji LS7 Officially Launch; Hesai US IPO | E-Week Highlights
Li Auto released the five-seat Li L7 and the Li L8 Air on February 8, while Zhiji launched the LS7 with new seating configurations on February 10. Meanwhile, Hesai raised USD 190 million in its US listing, marking the largest Chinese IPO on American markets since 2021.
Zeekr 009 Delivery Begins in Record Time; AITO Cuts Prices; NIO Offers Free Highway Battery Swaps for Spring Festival
Zeekr launched its first pure-electric MPV, the Zeekr 009, just 76 days after its November launch, marking a rapid delivery milestone. Meanwhile, AITO reduced prices on the M5 EV and M7 models by up to RMB 30,000 with compensation for existing owners, and NIO announced free battery swaps at highway stations during the Spring Festival travel period.
Tesla Prices Hit New Lows; Yangwang Unveils Rugged Off-Roaders and Supercars | Weekly Highlights
Tesla China lowered prices across its entire lineup to historic lows amid capacity expansion and shifting demand, while BYD's premium brand Yangwang unveiled the U8 off-road SUV and U9 supercar featuring its 'Yi Si Fang' quad-motor technology.
Guangzhou Auto Show Debut, Li Auto December Deliveries Top 20,000, BYD Raises Prices While XPENG Maintains Pricing
The Guangzhou International Auto Show featured debuts from Jidu, WEY, Aian, Geely, Toyota, and Zeekr. Meanwhile, Li Auto reported over 20,000 deliveries in December, while BYD announced price increases effective January 1 due to the end of national subsidies, and XPENG chose to maintain current pricing.
1:23Last Time We Covered the Feature Upgrades in ZEEKR OS 4.0. Zeekr's Update Goes Further: This Video Explains the Overall Design Changes in ZEEKR OS 4.0 in Three Minutes.
Last Time We Covered the Feature Upgrades in ZEEKR OS 4.0. Zeekr's Update Goes Further: This Video Explains the Overall Design Changes in ZEEKR OS 4.0 in Three Minutes.
1:37Zeekr Rolls Out ZEEKR OS 4.0 Update Addressing User Complaints with New UI and 3D Model
Zeekr has released the ZEEKR OS 4.0 update for its vehicles, introducing a redesigned user interface, a prominent 3D vehicle model on the home screen, and improvements to previously criticized issues.
NIO ES8 and Other New Models Appear in MIIT Filings; Zeekr OS 4.0 Officially Released; Steam Launches on Tesla Infotainment | Weekly Highlights
China's latest MIIT filings reveal the new NIO ES8, Lotus Eletre, Changan DEEPAL S7, and Nezha E. Meanwhile, Zeekr releases ZEEKR OS 4.0 with a 3D interface, and Tesla adds Steam support to Model S/X infotainment.
NIO's Grand Chessboard: Pressure and Imagination Coexist
NIO executive Qin Lihong outlines the company's plan to upgrade its entire lineup to the NT 2.0 platform within six months, introduces the new 'Aerbeisi' brand targeting 50,000 monthly sales, and details the rollout of autonomous battery swapping on highways.
8:35Profitability, Not Powertrain, Will Define Leadership in the Commercial Vehicle Market
Industry analysis suggests that commercial vehicle dominance will be determined by which powertrain—internal combustion or electric—delivers superior profitability, rather than technological preference alone.
16:53Chinese Family Cars Challenge BBA Dominance
Li Auto's Li L9 positions itself as a strong competitor to BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi in the Chinese family vehicle segment.