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Mercedes-Benz

China EV Market Shifts as Arcfox Expands, Mercedes Slips

China’s car market is shifting fast: Arcfox has expanded to 680 stores nationwide, while Mercedes-Benz suffered a 27% first-quarter sales drop in China. At the same time, BWI Group’s MagneRide suspension on the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC shows how Chinese automotive technology suppliers are gaining influence well beyond the domestic EV market.

Apr 10, 20268 min

TeslaBMW

China EV Shift: Luxury, AI, and Tesla’s New Push

China’s EV market is entering a new competitive phase as Porsche and Mercedes adopt more pragmatic China strategies, BMW and Audi accelerate smart EV rollouts, and Tesla expands the six-seat Model Y L beyond China after strong early deliveries. At the same time, AI startup ModelBest has raised several hundred million yuan, underscoring how edge AI, autonomous driving, and smart cockpit technology are becoming central to the future of Chinese EVs.

Apr 7, 202610 min

SmartGeely

Smart #2 Leads China’s EV Push Into Smaller, Greener Cars

Smart’s upcoming #2 signals a return to the brand’s small-car roots, with a roughly 2.7-meter two-door EV expected to debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. At the same time, China is tightening lithium battery recycling rules and expanding its digital battery traceability platform, highlighting how the Chinese EV market is maturing from rapid growth to full lifecycle management.

Apr 6, 20268 min

Chinese EVsLeapmotor

Chinese EVs Face AI Shock as Charging Goes Robotic

China’s EV market is entering a new phase where AI is shaping both vehicle technology and vehicle pricing. A tightening memory supply chain is pushing up costs for smart EVs, while brands like Leapmotor ramp up ADAS investment and companies such as Mercedes-Benz and Nonox explore robotic charging with 800V, 320 kW-capable systems. At the same time, range-extended EVs are gaining broader acceptance as China’s market shifts from ideological debates to practical, scenario-based electrification.

Mar 10, 20269 min

Mercedes-Benz

China EV Market Shifts as Arcfox Expands, Mercedes Slips

China EV Shift: Luxury, AI, and Tesla’s New Push

Smart #2 Leads China’s EV Push Into Smaller, Greener Cars

Chinese EVs Face AI Shock as Charging Goes Robotic

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