China Auto Thread

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BYD sales surged 2,225% in Germany in September​

BYD sales surged 2,225% in Germany in September

BYD is on fire in the largest EU market.

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Nissan N6 PHEV set for Q4 2025 launch, as new 1.5L engine enters production in China​

Nissan N6 PHEV set for Q4 2025 launch, as new 1.5L engine enters production in China

Nissan completes NR15 engine for its first plug-in hybrid sedan in China, the Nissan N6, launching in Q4 2025.

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Geely EX5 electric SUV enters the UK for 42,970 USD​

Geely EX5 electric SUV enters the UK for 42,970 USD

The Geely EX5 electric crossover enters the UK market with a starting price of 31,990 GBP (42,970 USD). It boasts 215 hp and a 60.2 kWh pack.

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Huawei’s HIMA surpasses 48,500 firm orders during China’s National Day holidays​

Huawei’s HIMA surpasses 48,500 firm orders during China’s National Day holidays

Harmony Intelligent Mobility recorded strong order growth during the October holiday, surpassing 48,500 units and nearing one million deliveries in China.

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Hongqi’s first hardcore off-road SUV to reveal official name at 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show​

Hongqi’s first hardcore off-road SUV to reveal official name at 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show

Hongqi off-road EV nears launch, naming to be announced in November

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BYD Shark pickup truck to enter China cheaper than in overseas markets​

BYD Shark pickup to enter China cheaper than in overseas markets

The BYD Shark plug-in hybrid pickup truck will enter China, according to BYD Group public relations general manager Li Yunfei.

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China state-owned media: Concerns about CATL’s Spain battery plant lock-in are “completely unwarranted”​

China state-owned media: Concerns about CATL's Spain battery plant lock-in are "completely unwarranted"

CATL will bring 2,000 workers to build and set up a plant in Spain.

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BYD surpasses Tesla in global pure-electric vehicle sales with already nearly 400,000 unit lead in 2025​

BYD surpasses Tesla in global pure-electric vehicle sales with already nearly 400,000 unit lead in 2025

The old king is dead, long live the new king: Chinese EV giant BYD establishes 388,000 vehicle lead in 2025.

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Wuling goes upstream in China by launching new car brand​

Wuling goes upstream in China by launching new car brand

Wuling goes upstream in China by launching a new brand, Aishang. Its first model is a BEV hatchback called A100C.

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GWM’s first supercar set for 2026, rivals Ferrari SF90 at half price​

GWM’s first supercar set for 2026, rivals Ferrari SF90 at half price

Great Wall Motor’s first supercar will debut in late 2026 with a V8 hybrid powertrain, aiming to challenge Ferrari SF90

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Xiaomi says iPhone told SU7 to “take a walk”​

Not a ghost driver: Xiaomi SU7’s parking assist blames the iPhone

Xiaomi’s investigation finds SU7 incident caused by Remote Parking Assist command from iPhone, not by vehicle fault.

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Updated Zeekr 001 with 900V platform interior unveiled, October 11 launch​

Updated Zeekr 001 with 900V platform interior unveiled, October 11 launch

The updated Zeekr 001 supports 12C fast charging, and takes 7 minutes to recharge the battery from 10% to 80%.

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Sunday China Drive | MG4 hatchback: from rear-wheel dreams to front-wheel reality​

Sunday China Drive | MG4: from rear-wheel dreams to front-wheel reality

MG4 trades rear-drive dynamics for front-drive practicality, offering efficient range, usable space, and digital-friendly features for city EV buyers.

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Leapmotor B05 Ultra, its first electric hot hatch, previewed for 2026 launch​

Leapmotor B05 Ultra, its first electric hot hatch, previewed for 2026 launch

Leapmotor’s B05 Ultra, or Lafa 5 Ultra in China, previews aerodynamic and performance upgrades as a compact electric hot hatch.

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Chinese all-electric passenger vehicles have an average 528 km range in Q1 to Q3 2025, up 24% from 2020​

Chinese all-electric passenger vehicles have an average 528 km range in Q1 to Q3 2025, up 24% from 2020

The average pure electric cruising range of Chinese PHEV and EREV passenger vehicles is 137 km and 205 km in Q1 to Q3 2025, respectively.

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