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XPeng Tops 2025 China City NOA Challenge as EVs Export 832M Units

XPeng dominated the 2025 China Intelligent Driving Challenge with 1173 points in urban NOA races, edging Huawei rivals like Aito and ZEEKR. China's EV exports soared to 8.32 million units (+30%), led by 3.43 million NEVs including 1.11 million PHEVs from BYD and Chery. This dual success signals maturing ADAS tech and ecosystem exports reshaping global markets.

Feb 2, 20264 min

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China's EV Battery Recycling Rules & Global Shifts

China's new EV battery recycling rules, announced January 16, 2026, tackle 1M+ tons of annual retirements by 2030 with digital IDs and producer accountability. Australia's electrified sales overtook gasoline in Dec 2025 (35K units), led by BYD and XPeng, while Honda slashes Fit prices amid EV dominance. These shifts highlight Chinese EVs reshaping global markets sustainably.

Jan 16, 20264 min

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Geely Surges 39% in 2025: Top Chinese EV Challenger to BYD

Geely Auto shattered records with 3.0246 million sales in 2025, up 39% YoY, driven by 90% NEV growth to 1.6878 million units, positioning it as BYD's top Chinese EV rival. Targeting 3.45 million units in 2026 with 2.22 million NEVs, Geely eyes market dominance. Chery led exports at 1.344 million vehicles, one every 23 seconds, bolstering China's global EV push.

Jan 3, 20264 min

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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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Xpeng X9 Upgrade & Mona M03 Boost: Zeekr Goes Private

Xpeng upgrades its top-selling X9 MPV to 750 km range with 2250 TOPS AI chips and expands Mona M03 sedan options to 640 km, while Zeekr delists from NYSE after Geely merger. These moves boost Xpeng's dominance in China's BEV MPV and A-segment markets amid Geely's EV consolidation. Key for global players eyeing premium tech and affordable range.

Dec 22, 20254 min

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Chinese EVs Dominate: ADAS Wins, Europe Surge, eVTOL Boom

China's EV giants like NIO, Zeekr, and Xiaomi shine in智驾大赛 with top ADAS scores, while brands surge 108% in Europe to 78k units. Yufeng Future's 100M RMB eVTOL funding accelerates low空经济 amid EU CBAM expansions. These moves cement China's lead in intelligent driving and global mobility.

Dec 19, 20254 min

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Chinese EVs Dominate: Record Sales, AI Advances & Factory Milestones

Global EV sales smashed records at 2 million units in November 2025, with China's 1.32 million dominating amid BYD export highs and Tesla Shanghai's 400 millionth car. Funding surges for Deepal (6.12B RMB) and JAC (3.5B RMB) fuel smart platforms, while AI advances like DeepMind's 2028 AGI odds and具身智能 breakthroughs promise L4 'space robots.' EU price talks ease tariff fears, positioning Chinese EVs for global leadership.

Dec 15, 20254 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