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Best-selling models in October in China

A ranking of the ten best-selling models in China

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Great Wall Motor obtains patent on hydrogen tank flap locking system

Great Wall Motor obtains patent on vehicle settings customization

Great Wall Motor obtains patent on connected vehicle service management

Great Wall Motor obtains battery power control patent

Test drive of China's best-selling car

A journalist tests the best-selling model on the Chinese market and analyzes the reasons for its success.

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Dongfeng Automobile releases its third-quarter 2026 report

Dongfeng Automobile Co. releases its third-quarter 2026 financial report, the latest quarterly publication from a Chinese automaker.

StoryChinese car manufacturers: price war and margins under pressure2 sub-ev.·

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In China, Audi SQ5 Sportback benefits from discount of up to 127,800 yuan

The CPCA releases September passenger car sales in China

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Great Wall Motor's new Tank 500 presented in China

Great Wall Motor unveils the 2027 version of its Tank 500, marketed on the Chinese market.

StoryChina: accelerated development cycles and new reliability requirements3 sub-ev.·

Débat en Chine sur l'étiquette de voiture développée trop vite

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La Chine met un coup d'arrêt aux véhicules développés trop rapidement

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La Chine exige 30 000 km de tests de fiabilité pour les nouveaux véhicules électriques

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Elon Musk responds to Ford boss calling BYD the best electric rival

After the head of Ford named BYD his best competitor in the electric sector, Elon Musk responded by highlighting a limiting factor in China.

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Sean Duffy calls for severing ties with China, Ford responds

U.S. official Sean Duffy advocates severing ties with China in the automotive sector, a position Ford opposes.

StoryNio: stock volatility after October delivery slowdown2 sub-ev.·

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Nio: shares near annual low after disappointing quarterly revenue

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L'action Nio rebondit en anticipation de livraisons trimestrielles en hausse

StoryChinese manufacturers accelerate local production abroad11 sub-ev.·

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Stellantis wants to produce Chinese partner models in its European plants

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BYD shows high patent filing rate in Europe

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Les véhicules électriques chinois commencent à dominer les marchés sud-coréen et japonais

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Chery détaille ses résultats trimestriels, l'avenir de Luxeed et sa stratégie d'exportation

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BYD : la poussée à l'export dépasse les résultats trimestriels, les règles d'accès se durcissent

L'UE limitera à 350 000 par an les hybrides fabriqués en Chine à partir de 2027

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Chinese automakers move from low-cost to technology benchmark

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BYD se classe quatrième du marché des voitures importées en Corée du Sud

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Xiaomi test vehicle spotted in France

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BYD devient le premier exportateur chinois d'automobiles en 2026

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Les constructeurs chinois passent de la vitrine à l'implantation durable à Paris

StoryToyota and Japanese automakers face declining sales in China3 sub-ev.·

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La production des marques japonaises en Chine chute de 46,5 % sur neuf mois

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Toyota appelle les constructeurs japonais à s'unir face à la concurrence chinoise

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Toyota s'allie à BYD pour lancer une berline électrique en Chine

StoryBYD accelerates global rollout of its ultra-fast chargers1 sub-ev.·

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BYD to roll out new generation of more powerful megawatt chargers

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Audi Q5L Sportback: discount of 146,000 yuan in Changsha

A dealership in Changsha is offering a discount of up to 146,000 yuan on the Audi Q5L Sportback.

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Audi S4: discount of 124,700 yuan in Beijing

In the Beijing region, the Audi S4 benefits from a maximum discount of 124,700 yuan at dealerships.

StoryMercedes-Benz and German manufacturers face sales slump in China2 sub-ev.·

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Les ventes des marques premium allemandes s'effondrent en Chine

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Porsche closes dealerships in China as sales slump

Chengdu launches a new wave of car purchase subsidies

Several districts in Chengdu, including Tianfu New Area and Jinniu, are launching a new series of automotive consumption rewards to support sales.

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China: Model Y dominates SUV sales in September, BYD places five models in top 10

In September, the Tesla Model Y sold around 50,000 units on the Chinese SUV market, where BYD occupies five of the top ten spots.

An automaker faces problems with its in-house developed batteries

An automaker is encountering difficulties with its in-house developed batteries, illustrating the risks of vertical integration in electrification.

Shanghai wants to regulate deployment of autonomous vehicles in taxis

Shanghai authorities plan to promote, within a legal framework, the application of autonomous driving to the taxi sector.

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Tesla creates an automotive sales and services company in China

Tesla has established a new automotive sales and services entity in China, strengthening its commercial setup in the local market.

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Nio tests snack-selling robot at its battery swap stations

Nio is experimenting with a robot offering drinks and snacks at its battery swap stations, a service diversification on its network.

StoryWuhan Auto Show 2026 and launch of the Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X1 sub-ev.·

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Wuhan auto show opens with national premiere of Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X

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IM Motors goes against the tide by strengthening its battery partnership

While other automakers seek to reduce their dependence on CATL, IM Motors is adopting the opposite strategy for its battery supplies.

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Xiaomi expands range with range-extender SUV

Xiaomi is no longer limited to 100% electric vehicles and is presenting an SUV equipped with a range extender, a first for the brand.

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BAIC and CATL want to develop battery swap stations

BAIC and CATL are partnering to promote electric vehicles through the deployment of battery swap stations.

AI takes over the entire automotive value chain, from cockpit to management

Artificial intelligence is spreading from the intelligent cockpit to company management, touching the entire Chinese automotive industry.

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Xiaomi Auto, new threat to Volkswagen and Tesla

Xiaomi's offensive on the electric car market is presented as a danger to Volkswagen and Tesla. The Chinese group is strengthening its positioning in the automotive sector.