Chine

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The well-equipped Xpeng X9, but without these functions in the United States

The electric MPV Xpeng X9 comes with many features that American drivers will not have.

Aion S owners report swollen batteries without an effective recall

Aion S customers equipped with CALB batteries report battery swelling; the brand states it has not received a recall instruction, with repairs depending on diagnostics.

The restyled Ford Edge for 2027 on the Chinese market

The Ford Edge crossover, still sold in China, receives a mid-cycle update for the 2027 model year.

China: 18 internal combustion sedans exceed 100,000 sales in 2025

China's 2025 sales ranking shows that 18 internal combustion sedan models exceed 100,000 units, with the Sagitar ranking third.

Zotye returns to profit in the third quarter

Chinese automaker Zotye publishes positive quarterly results, a sign of financial recovery.

Chinese plastics processor Juncheng diversifies its automotive parts toward electric vehicles and robotics

Profile of Chinese supplier Juncheng Technology, a specialist in precision plastic injection, which is reusing its expertise beyond automotive and extending its activities toward new energy vehicles and robotics.

Four new quality complaints against Jiangling published on the 12315 platform

China's 12315 complaint platform publishes four new reports targeting Jiangling Motors, including quality issues.

The BYD Racco achieves in one week the sales of eight months of its competitors

The new BYD Racco model reaches in one week a sales volume equivalent to eight months of sales by its rivals, raising questions about its target clientele.