Events

Zeekr 9X tops resale value report in China

The Chinese Association of Automobile Dealers publishes its report on residual value rates, dominated by the Zeekr 9X in two rankings.

European manufacturers bet on the return of classic models against Chinese brands

Analysis of the strategy employed by European manufacturers who are reviving historical names to counter the offensive from Chinese brands.

Chinese cars evolve from curiosity to a reference studied by rivals

Chinese press highlights that foreign manufacturers are now actively studying Chinese models, signaling a shift in status on the market.

Chinese company Puhua launches eight open-source projects for AI-defined vehicles

Chinese automotive software publisher Puhua unveils eight results and opens a new open-source phase around the concept of AI-defined vehicles.

XHEART X7 Ultra chip presented for automotive manufacturers

Chinese manufacturer XHEART is highlighting its X7 Ultra chip and the applications it can offer to automotive manufacturers.

SemiDrive bets on all-in-one chip solutions for automobiles

Chinese semiconductor supplier SemiDrive presents its strategy of complete solutions aimed at the automotive and robotics sectors.

French ecological malus deemed protectionist and favorable to Chinese manufacturers

An opinion piece criticizes the French ecological malus scale, arguing that it protects Chinese manufacturers at the expense of French ones.

Jiangling Motors stock rises 6.06% on the exchange

The shares of Chinese manufacturer Jiangling Motors rose by 6.06% on November 2, driven in part by the position of an investment fund.

In China, used car sales approach those of new vehicles

The Chinese used car market is approaching new vehicle volumes in terms of volume, signaling market maturation.

Allianz study finds Chinese brands closing the gap on repair costs

According to an Allianz study, the advantage of European manufacturers in repair and insurance costs is diminishing in the face of Chinese brands.

Third quarter 2026 report on the Chinese lithium battery sector

A sector report summarizes the results of the third quarter of 2026 for Chinese lithium battery manufacturers, marked by rising volumes and a redistribution of profits.

Jetta's smart factory recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Industry

Jetta Automobile Technology's flexible value chain smart factory project was classified as an Excellence Smart Factory 2026 by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

BYD plans its first solid-state battery model in 2027

BYD announces it will launch its first vehicle equipped with a solid-state battery in 2027, a major technological step for the Chinese manufacturer.

Chinese manufacturer presents car capable of moving laterally to park

A Chinese vehicle featuring mobility allowing lateral movement is presented as a solution for parallel parking.

Weekly review of Chinese automotive news, first week of November 2026

A weekly update on the Chinese automotive market news for the first week of November 2026.

Chinese brands absent from the top 20 electric car sales in France

A debate opens on the threat posed by Chinese cars to the French electric market, as none of them feature in the top 20 sales rankings.

Hanma Technology: electric heavy goods vehicle sales down 18.28% in October

Chinese manufacturer Hanma Technology saw its new energy heavy goods vehicle sales fall by 18.28% in October 2026.

China: What allows major manufacturers to grow despite pressure

An analysis of the drivers behind the growth of China's leading automakers as smaller rivals in the electric vehicle sector face margin compression.

Ranking of electrification component suppliers in China (January-August 2026)

The firm Gasgoo publishes the ranking of Chinese electrification component suppliers for January-August 2026, where automakers capture more than half of the battery pack market.

China: Recourse sought after accident following OTA update and charging fire

Chinese media examines possible legal recourse following an accident that occurred after an OTA update and a fire during charging, once insurance compensation has been settled.

Analysis of the decline in sales of electrified high-end vehicles in China

An article analyzes the causes behind the drop in sales of high-end new energy vehicles in the Chinese market.