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Aito

Aito to use Bosch systems in European models from autumn 2027

Aito plans to use Bosch driver assistance, cockpit and chassis systems in its overseas models as it prepares to enter Europe in the fall of 2027. The European lineup will include the Aito 6, 7, 8 and 9, corresponding to the M6, M7, M8 and M9 in China.

Oct 21, 20264 min

GAC AionXPeng

Chinese EV Tech Surges in Autonomy and Smart Roads

China’s EV and autonomous driving race is tightening fast. D1EV’s latest rankings show GAC Aion just 0.28 points behind Exeed in urban intelligent driving, while NavInfo won a RMB 100.26 million Beijing smart-road project and Pony.ai expanded its Robotaxi testing to Manchester days after entering London. Together, the moves highlight how Chinese EV players are competing across ADAS, vehicle-road-cloud infrastructure, and global autonomous mobility.

Oct 15, 202611 min

BYDAITO

BYD Leads China EV Surge as Exports Rewire Market

BYD topped China’s September 2026 passenger car wholesale rankings with 455,113 vehicles and a 17.9% share, while new-energy vehicle penetration hit a record 67.0%. At the same time, BYD’s global push accelerated, led by 209,394 exports to Brazil in January-August, and Huawei-backed AITO’s M6 smart SUV surpassed 60,000 deliveries, underscoring how Chinese EV brands are gaining strength at home and abroad.

Oct 14, 20269 min

BYDCATL

BYD and CATL Signal China EV Power on All Fronts

BYD and CATL delivered a revealing snapshot of China’s EV industry this week: BYD’s 88-yuan Flash Charger cat bed sold out as its charging network hit 10,000 stations, while CATL overtook LG Energy Solution with 26,574 battery patent families and expanded its Aito partnership with Seres beyond 20 GWh of annual capacity. Together, the news shows how Chinese EV leaders are competing through infrastructure, battery technology, branding, and global expansion.

Oct 11, 20269 min

HuaweiSeres

Huawei, XPeng, NIO Signal China EV’s Next Phase

Huawei and Seres are reportedly renegotiating the AITO model just as XPeng and NIO post strong September results, highlighting a new phase in China’s EV market. XPeng delivered 41,256 vehicles and expanded its AI and charging footprint, while NIO delivered 37,408 vehicles and grew its battery-swapping network to 4,125 stations. Together, the updates show that Chinese EV competition is increasingly centered on software, infrastructure, and partnership governance—not just vehicle launches.

Oct 2, 202610 min

AitoBYD

China EVs: Aito Rumors, BYD Ti 6, Li Auto Shift

China’s EV market saw three important developments this week: Aito denied doctored “future-built” M6 VIN rumors and filed a police report, BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Ti 6 surfaced as a likely cheaper alternative to the Ti 7, and Li Auto confirmed a lineup-wide push toward in-house batteries and chips. Together, the moves highlight the next phase of Chinese EV competition, where brand trust, product segmentation, and control of core technologies are becoming as important as range and performance.

Sep 7, 202610 min

AitoVoyah

Aito M9 and Voyah Signal China EV Maturity

Aito M9 and Voyah highlight two crucial shifts in China’s EV market: premium demand is scaling fast, and residual value is becoming a serious competitive battleground. Aito’s new-generation M9 delivered 30,000 units in 12 weeks, while Voyah is focusing on transferable battery warranty, 10-year parts support, and pricing stability to strengthen used EV value.

Sep 4, 20269 min

Mercedes-BenzNIO

China EV SUVs: Mercedes, NIO, AITO, Li Compared

China’s premium electric SUV market is heating up, with the Mercedes-Benz electric GLC, AITO M6, NIO ES8 five-seat, and Li Auto i6 showcasing four different approaches to luxury EV ownership. From 800V fast charging and 760 km CLTC range to battery swapping and Huawei ADS 4, these models show how Chinese EV competition is moving beyond range into software, comfort, and full energy ecosystems.

Aug 1, 202611 min

Xiaomi AutoNIO

Xiaomi, NIO Signal China EV’s Next Global Push

Xiaomi, NIO, and the wider Chinese EV industry all sent important signals this week. Xiaomi’s newly teased SkyNomad large SUV could mark its first major push into the EREV family SUV segment, while NIO led 2026 H1 brand NPS rankings with an impressive 81.9, underscoring the growing importance of service and user loyalty. At the same time, a Stuttgart industry salon highlighted how China’s auto sector is evolving from scale to system-level innovation, with major implications for Europe and the global EV market.

Jul 8, 20269 min

AvatrSeres

Huawei-Linked Chinese EVs Gain New Momentum

Avatr has revealed the new 07L, a larger Huawei-linked luxury SUV due in Q3 with BEV and EREV versions, 800V architecture, and expected Huawei ADS 5 intelligent driving tech. Meanwhile, Seres has named Zhang Zhengping as chairman as Aito builds on 1 million deliveries in 46 months, highlighting how Chinese EV brands are scaling premium smart vehicles even as overseas markets like Japan remain relatively subdued.

Jun 9, 202610 min

BYDLi Auto

BYD Hits 15M EVs as Li Auto Bets Big on Silicon Valley AI

BYD celebrates its 15 millionth NEV amid 4.18M sales in 11 months, while Li Auto launches a Silicon Valley AI center for autonomous driving breakthroughs. NIO's ES8 hits 30k deliveries in 89 days, CATL deploys humanoid robots tripling battery output, and Aito offers tax subsidies as China's EV leaders pivot to AI dominance. These moves signal a global tech arms race reshaping the industry.

Dec 19, 20254 min

L3 autonomous drivingDeepal SL03

China's L3 Autonomous EVs Approved: Market Booms

China approves its first L3 autonomous EVs—Changan Deepal SL03 and Lynk & Co Alpha S—for Beijing and Chongqing pilots, as the unmanned driving market eyes 400B yuan in 2025. Domestic luxury brands like Aito and NIO crush BBA sales with higher average prices, while Huawei declares intelligence a faster-growing necessity than electrification. Tesla's unmanned tests and surging AI infra signal global autonomous EV acceleration.

Dec 16, 20254 min