China Auto Thread

[Yommie]

GAC to establish a 205 million USD car brand with Huawei’s help

Chinese state-owned automaker GAC announced plans to establish a new company to build cars with Huawei. The first car to cost 40,920 USD.

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[Yommie]

BYD surpass Toyota in Japan’s 2024 EV sales

BYD surpassed Toyota in its home market for the first time.

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[Yommie]

Xiaomi-backed SC-01 sports car became a part of the JMEV brand

SC-01 electric sports car became a part of the Chinese JMEV brand to obtain a sales license. It boasts 429 hp and weight of 1,365 kg.

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[Yommie]

2025 Leapmotor C16 Electric 6-seater SUV 580km range under $23,500 review | Chinese Ev​

 

[Yommie]

China XPeng's aircraft carrier minibus was brought to the USA 20:28 - Social Bites

AeroHT (a subsidiary of automaker Xpeng) brought a concept van designed to transport an airplane to the CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas. about this reports Carbuzz. “AeroHT demonstrated the Land Aircraft Carrier concept, a six-wheeled minivan with a two-seat unmanned aerial vehicle...

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[Tsubasa]

Nearly all chief designers at Chinese car manufacturers are Europeans who have been deliberately headhunted, a clear indication of how much China relies on European expertise to make its automotive brands globally competitive.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

New Tesla Model Y "Juniper" received 50,000 orders on launch day in China, source says

A Tesla China store salesperson said that his store received nearly 300 orders on launch date, all were intended to reserve the new Tesla Model Y.

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New 2025 Tesla Model Y “Juniper” received 50,000 orders on launch day in China, source says

 

[Yommie]

2024 best-selling sedan, SUV, and MPV ranking in China

Best-selling sedan: BYD Qin Plus; SUV: Tesla Model Y; MPV: BYD Denza D9

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[Yommie]

BYD Tang L & Han L official interior images unveiled

The BYD Han L EV can replenish its battery from 16% to 100% in just 24 minutes, according to source.

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[Yommie]

CATL claimed 45.2% of power battery market in China, BYD claimed 25.1% in 2024

China's 2024 power battery installed capacity was 548.4 GWh, up 41.5% from 2023.

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[Yommie]

Sunday China Drive | GAC Aion RT: a compelling Model 3 alternative in design and value

The GAC Aion RT prioritizes comfort and practicality, featuring a spacious interior, smooth ride quality, and advanced driver-assistance systems, making it an ideal family EV.

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[Yommie]

Geely Galaxy L6 EM-i sedan started pre-sales in China cheaper than BYD Qin L

The Geely Galaxy L6 EM-i started pre-sales in China with a starting price of 92,800 yuan (12,650 USD). It undercuts BYD Qin L.

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[Yommie]

Wuling Zhiguang EV “kei car” started pre-sales in China – starts at 6,520 USD

Wuling Zhiguang EV electric combi started pre-sales in China. It has rear sliding doors and up to 1,117 liters of trunk space for 6,520 USD.

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[Yommie]

Electrified cars make up nearly 9% of China’s total car fleet

Last year saw the most NEVs sold to date in China and now the total is rapidly approaching 10% of China's car fleet.

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[Yommie]

BYD to ship Autopilot features across the entire lineup, from Seagull to Yangwang U8, in 2025

BYD pushes into semi-autonomous driving.

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