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Zeekr S800 Hits 10K Deliveries: Chinese EV Milestones

Zeekr S800 achieves 10,000 deliveries in 202 days, shattering China's ultra-luxury EV records, while Geely privatizes Zeekr and SAIC streamlines IM Motors ownership. Hongmeng Zhixing teases the innovative ZEEKR V9 MPV with helmet airbags, as Tesla's FSD V14.2.2 ups autonomous stakes. These moves signal consolidation and tech leaps in the world's largest EV market.

Dec 24, 20254 min

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China EV Surge: Zeekr Privatized, BYD Raises Salaries, Tesla Robotaxi Scales

Geely privatizes Zeekr for streamlined EV growth, BYD hikes R&D salaries to retain talent, and Tesla registers 1,655 Robotaxi vehicles in California amid Chinese AI and component booms. These December 2024 moves highlight China's EV resilience against U.S. market woes like VW's ID. Buzz delay. Investors eye AI models racing for Hong Kong listings and performance luxury pushes from Chery's Starway.

Dec 23, 20254 min

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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

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BYD Hits 15M NEVs, Leaks FCB Sedan as Momenta Eyes Global AD

BYD celebrates 15 million NEVs produced, outstripping Tesla and VW, fueled by hits like Dolphin and Seagull. Spy shots leak the FCB Magnesium 9 sedan with LiDAR for 2026, while Momenta bags Grab investment to push robotaxis in Southeast Asia. These moves spotlight China's EV production dominance and global AD expansion.

Dec 18, 20254 min

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Xiaomi's AI Leap & BYD's L3 Test: China EV Surge

Xiaomi's MiMo-V2-Flash AI model promises 'living' agents for EVs, while BYD advances L3 testing after 150,000+ km and confirms 16.5% PHEV efficiency gains via OTA. XPeng predicts L4 autonomy soon amid no AI bubble, as Ideal and peers crush smear campaigns. These moves highlight China's EV AI surge against Tesla and global rivals.

Dec 18, 20254 min

Wuling Bingo SZunjie S800

Wuling Bingo S Sells 24K, Zunjie S800 Hits 10K Milestone

Wuling Bingo S smashed 24,000 sales in its debut month, leading A0 pure EVs in tier-2/3 cities with strong configs up to 430km range. Huawei's Zunjie S800 hit 10,000 units in 200 days, topping luxury charts at 90万+ RMB with 85 NPS. LG Innotek preps 35 AI-EV innovations for CES 2026, underscoring China's EV spectrum from budget to premium.

Dec 16, 20254 min

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Mainline Tech IPO Rush: L4 Trucks & CATL Battery Boom

Mainline Tech, China's L4 autonomous truck leader, files for Hong Kong IPO with 38.6B RMB valuation and 830+ deliveries, amid CATL's November battery sales dominance at 179.4 GWh total (52.7% YoY power growth). This duo underscores China's EV autonomy surge, with robust exports signaling global disruption. Investors eye scaled logistics and battery supply chains in 2026.

Dec 13, 20254 min

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XPeng's Bold FSD Bet Fuels China's EV Boom in 2025

XPeng's He Xiaopeng bets big on VLA matching Tesla FSD V14.2 by 2026 amid China's record 3112万辆 auto sales and 1478万辆 NEVs in Jan-Nov 2025. Exports hit 72.8万辆 monthly highs, with 53% NEV penetration signaling global disruption. Extended subsidies and AI trends position Chinese EVs for dominance.

Dec 12, 20253 min

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Chinese EVs Surge in Europe as AD Tech Hits Milestone

Chinese EVs overtook Korean rivals in Western Europe for the first time in September 2024 with 8% share and 77.5% YTD growth, defying EU tariffs. Tesla's FSD V12 unlocks end-to-end AD potential, while TTTech's MotionWise accelerates SDVs. This combo signals China's dominance in global EV and autonomy markets.

Dec 11, 20254 min

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XPeng's 2026 EV Blitz: 10+ Models, Robotaxis Lead Charge

XPeng unveils 2026 plans for 10+ EVs including three L4 Robotaxis with 3000 TOPS compute, as Tesla preps unsupervised Austin runs. Li Auto defends VLA with 3.12B km data amid debates, Voiture launches 1400km-range PHEV, and 47% of China first-time buyers target EVs. VW-XPeng's 18-month collab model lands Dec 31, fueling global robotaxi and smart EV races.

Dec 11, 20254 min

Horizon HSDZhixing Tech

Horizon HSD Revolution: China's ADAS Set for L4 Leap

Horizon's Su Qing predicts end-to-end ADAS like HSD will deliver human-like L2 in 100k RMB cars within a year and nationwide L4 at passenger prices in 2-3 years, echoing Tesla FSD V12's revolution. Zhixing Tech lands five parking projects, four overseas, with 8TOPS BEV tech boosting global reach. This duo signals China's smart driving tech dominating EVs worldwide.

Dec 10, 20253 min

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Zeekr 8X Spy Shots: Tri-Motor PHEV Beast at 40万起

Zeekr unveils spy shots of the 8X PHEV SUV, a tri-motor performance flagship on the Haohan-S architecture with 1,030+ kW power and 3.1s 0-100 km/h acceleration. Priced from 400,000 RMB and launching Q1 2026, it targets the hot 45-50万 segment with lidar ADAS and 6C fast charging. This 'Hangzhou Bay Cayenne' intensifies China's PHEV wars against BYD and NIO.

Dec 9, 20253 min