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Xiaomi's next-gen SU7 completes 24-hour endurance test with 4,264 km
This marks a new record for mass-produced vehicles in comparable testing, exceeding the previous record of 3,961 km set by Xpeng's updated P7 model last year.
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Xiaomi's next-gen SU7 completes 24-hour endurance test with 4,264 km
This marks a new record for mass-produced vehicles in comparable testing, exceeding the previous record of 3,961 km set by Xpeng's updated P7 model last year.
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Xiaomi's next-gen SU7 completes 24-hour endurance test with 4,264 km
Jan 19, 2026, 3:18 PM GMT+8
Xiaomi's electric vehicle (EV) unit, Xiaomi EV, showcased the endurance test results of its next-generation SU7 electric sedan, as the updated model prepares for market launch in the coming months.
The Max variant of the new-generation SU7 achieved a driving range of 4,264 km during the 24-hour endurance test, Xiaomi EV announced on Monday.
This sets a new record for mass-produced vehicles in this type of test, surpassing the 3,961-kilometer mileage achieved by Xpeng's (NYSE: XPEV) updated P7 model during a 24-hour endurance test last August.
In comparable tests, the 2019 Porsche Taycan covered 3,425 kilometers, while the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA recorded 3,717 kilometers.
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT XX concept car completed 5,479 kilometers during such a test in August 2025.
During the test, the vehicle reached speeds of up to 240 kilometers per hour and operated continuously for 24 hours (including charging time) to challenge its maximum possible range.
"It's like running a marathon at sprint speed," Xiaomi founder, chairman, and CEO Lei Jun said on Weibo on Monday.
The Xiaomi SU7 Max in the test features Xiaomi's V6s Plus motor, capable of 22,000 rpm and supporting a top speed of 265 km/h.
Built on an 897-volt silicon carbide high-voltage electric platform, it houses a 101.7-kWh ternary lithium battery.
It boasts a peak charging rate of 5.2C and delivers an 835-kilometer CLTC range per charge.
Xiaomi completed this test between 10:10 pm on November 20, 2025, and 10:10 pm on November 21, 2025, in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, eastern China
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Nissan to sell South Africa plant to China's Chery
January 23, 20266:00 PM GMT+8Updated 16 hours agoTOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor said on Friday it would sell its manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa, to the local arm of China's Chery Automobile for an undisclosed sum.
Chery SA will buy the land, buildings and associated assets of Nissan's facilities in mid-2026 if conditions, including regulatory approvals, are met by then, the struggling Japanese automaker said in a statement.
Production of the Navara pickup truck, the plant's only model, will end in May if the deal goes ahead, a Nissan spokesperson said. The model is made for the local market and exported to several countries, mainly in Africa.
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Geely to roll out self‑developed solid‑state battery pack, begin vehicle testing in 2026
Geely will complete its first all-solid-state battery Pack and begin vehicle installation validation in 2026.
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Jan 23, 2026 5:33 AM CET
Geely has confirmed a development milestone for its self-developed all-solid-state battery, stating that the first complete battery Pack will be finished in 2026 and will then undergo vehicle installation and validation. The disclosure provides a timeline for Geely’s in-house solid-state battery project at a vehicle-level verification stage rather than laboratory research.
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Mazda elevates China-made EVs in global strategy rethink
Automaker to delay launch of in-house model as EV adoption slows in US, Europe
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Mazda elevates China-made EVs in global strategy rethink
Automaker to delay launch of in-house model as EV adoption slows in US, Europe
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Mazda elevates China-made EVs in global strategy rethink
Automaker to delay launch of in-house model as EV adoption slows in US, EuropeJanuary 23, 2026 03:54 JST
HIROSHIMA, Japan -- Mazda Motor is changing its global electric vehicle strategy to put a greater emphasis on models made in China as the U.S. and Europe reduce policies meant to quicken the EV transition.
Mazda will delay the start of Japanese production of its first global EV based on a custom platform until 2029, pushing back its sales date. Both production and sales had been slated to begin next year.
In the U.S. and Europe, Mazda's key markets, governments are reconsidering EV policies, giving the Japanese automaker more time to roll out its own electric cars.
The Trump administration has eliminated tax credits for EV purchases and significantly relaxed fuel economy regulations for gasoline vehicles. The European Union has moved to withdraw a de facto ban on the sale of internal-combustion engine vehicles that was supposed to start in 2035.
EVs will account for 35% of new auto sales in the U.S. in 2035, according to estimates by British research firm GlobalData released late last year, down 14 percentage points from the 2024 forecast. In 31 major European economies, the forecast fell 18 points to 80%.
The Japanese automaker had planned to use both EVs developed in-house and models produced with Chinese partner Changan Automobile to meet demand in different markets. Mazda left room for adjustment, stating that the timing of its own EV launches would "respond flexibly in line with market changes."
The company will expand exports of EVs produced by Changan Mazda, a joint venture with Changan, at its Nanjing plant in China.
The Mazda 6e, a partially redesigned sedan, went on sale in Europe in September. This summer, Mazda plans to roll out an SUV version in Europe under the name CX-6e. The Mazda 6e is also set to debut in Thailand and Australia, while the CX-6e is slated for release in Australia and New Zealand.
Despite policy changes, Europe is steadily shifting toward EVs. Sales in the EU's 31 major economies rose 27% on the year in January-November 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. A strong EV lineup is becoming increasingly important to growing sales in Europe
With more models priced at the relatively affordable level of about 30,000 euros ($35,000), European EV sales saw double-digit growth for 11 straight months to November. EVs accounted for 19% of new car sales, up from 15% for all of 2024.
Europe is Mazda's second-largest market after the U.S. Aided by the Mazda 6e, the automaker's European sales rose on the year in November for the first time in eight months.
EV pricing is significantly influenced by battery costs. Changan Mazda keeps prices down by using locally produced lithium iron phosphate batteries, which are less costly. Although the EU has imposed additional tariffs on China-made EVs, such vehicles are still viewed as competitive on costs.
Mazda’s China-Built Electric SUV Is Headed to Europe
Unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show, the Mazda CX-6e is a 258 hp electric SUV with a 300-mile range. Ditching traditional buttons for a 26-inch mega-screen and gesture controls, it marks a bold, tech-heavy shift for the brand’s 2026 European expansion.
Mazda’s China-Built Electric SUV Is Headed to Europe
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What is the state of China non-EV auto industry? Is the industry still dependent on imported CNC machines, or has China made progress to catch up to Japanese and maybe even German machines?
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