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China’s electric vehicle market, brands and product strategy.
Lynk & Co's Lin Jie: Zeekr and Lynk & Co Strategic Integration Is Inevitable
Following Geely Holding Group's announcement on November 14 to optimize the equity structure of Zeekr and Lynk & Co, Lynk & Co General Manager Lin Jie confirmed that the two brands will integrate technology, manufacturing, and services while maintaining independent brand positioning. The move aims to eliminate internal competition and achieve an annual production and sales target of one million units by 2026.
After Months of Fierce Competition, Li Auto Holds Firm at the Peak
Li Auto posted record quarterly revenue of RMB 42.9 billion and net profit of RMB 2.8 billion for the third quarter of 2024, with sales in China's luxury segment exceeding those of BMW and Audi. The company also outlined plans for autonomous driving expansion and charging infrastructure growth.
Li Auto VP: 2,000 Supercharger Stations by Year-End Remains KPI Despite Tight Timeline
Li Auto Vice President Sun Guangmin confirms the company's goal to launch 2,000 supercharging stations this year, noting that over 2,000 projects are already in construction or preparation stages despite only 1,000 having officially opened.
smart Jingling 5 Hao Launches; Zeekr MIX Pricing Revealed; XPENG Releases Tianji 5.4.0 Update
smart Jingling 5 Hao goes on sale starting at RMB 239,900, while Zeekr reveals the MIX MPV price at RMB 279,900 and outlines its autonomous driving rollout plans. XPENG debuts the Tianji 5.4.0 software update with enhanced driver assistance features.
4:59AITO M5 and M7 Receive HarmonyOS Updates
AITO has released new software updates for the M5 and M7 models, featuring enhancements to its HarmonyOS-based smart cockpit system.
Q3 Profit Beats Expectations: Is Elon Musk Finally Delivering?
Tesla reported its strongest third-quarter financial results on record, with net profit rising 17% to USD 2.167 billion, while Elon Musk detailed timelines for Cybercab production and FSD safety improvements.
400 km Range + 4C Supercharging: Can CATL's Xiaoyao Battery Transform Extended-Range Hybrids?
CATL released the Xiaoyao battery on October 24, designed to provide over 400 km of CLTC pure-electric range and 4C fast charging for extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The company has already begun integrating the battery into models from Li Auto, AVATR, DEEPAL, CHANGAN NEVO, and Nezha.
VOYAH Zhiyin, Qichen VX6, and TANK 500 Hi4-T 'Black Warrior' Launch; Chery Unveils Kunpeng Battery
VOYAH launched the all-electric Zhiyin starting at RMB 179,900, while Qichen introduced the spacious VX6 EV. Concurrently, Chery presented its Kunpeng Battery and Yaoguang 2025 strategy at a global innovation summit, and TANK released the black-themed 500 Hi4-T edition.
16:20Long Blade, Short Blade and Ternary Lithium: Which Battery Architecture Leads?
A technical comparison of long blade, short blade and ternary lithium battery architectures, examining performance trade-offs in electric vehicles such as the Geely Galaxy E5, BYD Yuan PLUS and Volkswagen ID.4 X.
VOYAH Zhiyin Takes Center Stage on the Eve of Its Launch
Amidst a crowded 200,000–250,000 RMB mid-size EV SUV market, VOYAH is leveraging micro-drama marketing to introduce the all-electric Zhiyin before its official release on October 13.
Huawei Is Dealing the Cards
Following the AITO M9's dominance in the premium market, Huawei is solidifying its role as a key supplier through the Hongmengzhixing alliance and the new Yinwang joint venture with Changan.
Lynk & Co Z10 Launches at RMB 196,800 to Define Brand's Electric Future
Lynk & Co has launched the Z10 electric sedan with a starting price of RMB 196,800, featuring an 800V architecture, advanced driver assistance, and a new AMD-based infotainment platform. The model aims to establish Lynk & Co's presence in the competitive mid-size EV market.