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China: August's top 10 sales are all-electric

In August, the ten best-selling models in China are all electric vehicles, with Chinese brands reaching a 77.8% share and internal combustion models disappearing from the ranking.

Korean brands under 10,000 monthly sales in China

Korean automakers remain below the 10,000 monthly registrations mark in China, reviving questions about their chances of a rebound in this market.

Growing interest in Chinese electric cars

Foreign observers are taking a close interest in Chinese vehicles, particularly electric ones, illustrating the growing appeal of these models.

BYD steps up LFP battery production

BYD is stepping up production of its affordable LFP batteries for its electric vehicles.

Chery considers electric car around $20,000

Chery is studying the launch of an electric model priced at around $20,000. The information remains to be confirmed regarding target markets and timeline.

Chery wants to make Luxeed a more independent brand

A Chery executive explains that the Luxeed brand should operate more like a young tech brand than a mere offshoot of a traditional automaker.

Seres publishes annual revenue of 164.8 billion yuan

Seres unveils its 2025 annual report with revenue of 164.8 billion yuan and 426,000 Aito vehicle deliveries.

Shangjie 8 sales decline across all models after launch hype

After the launch effect, Shangjie 8 sales show a widespread monthly decline in August in China.

A Chinese automaker promises vehicle replacement if a battery failure destroys it

A Chinese automaker commits to compensating owners whose vehicle is destroyed by a defect in its traction battery with an identical new vehicle.

CATL seeks new growth drivers beyond its core business

As the battery war intensifies, Chinese company CATL intends to expand beyond its main business to support its growth.

September compact SUV sales in China: Xpeng MONA L03 gains seven places

The ranking of the fifteen best-selling compact SUVs in China in September sees the Xpeng MONA L03 advance seven spots while the Geely Boyue L drops five places.

Wuhan hosts international conference on optical-automotive integration

The city of Wuhan hosted the 2026 automotive industrial cooperation conference dedicated to the convergence of optical technologies and vehicles, presented as a new growth driver.

China tightens rules on giant screens and interior equipment

Chinese authorities intend to regulate the excesses of car interiors, particularly large screens and gadgets deemed superfluous.

China's fast charging market shifts from land acquisition to technical expertise competition

Analysis of the evolution of fast charging station deployment in China, with a target of 10,000 stations and competition shifting toward technical mastery.

Price gap between a Dacia Duster in France and a Chinese electric SUV

For around 20,000 euros, a French driver can only access an entry-level Dacia Duster, while the same amount in China buys a large 326 hp electric SUV.

Changan Automobile signs strategic agreement with China Mobile

Changan Automobile and telecom operator China Mobile have concluded a strategic cooperation agreement.

NIO retraces eight years of battery swapping development

NIO looks back on eight years of deployment of its battery-swapping technology and claims the results.

Ranking of the most valuable electric cars at resale in China in September

A ranking of the ten electric cars with the best resale values in China in September is published.

In China, youth adopt no-spend days, including in electric showrooms

A "no-spend day" trend is spreading among young Chinese, who frequent shopping malls and electric car showrooms without buying anything.

Chinese SUV Omoda 9 announced at 537 hp for less than 50,000 euros

The Omoda 9 SUV promises 537 horsepower for less than 50,000 euros, an offer that does not seem to worry German competition.