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China Auto Daily丨Geely Plans Five New Hybrids in H2 2025 to Hit 3M Sales
Geely aims for 3 million sales with five hybrids by late 2025; XPeng readies redesigned P7 debut; Changan commits RMB 200B for NEV growth.
Leapmotor B01 Captures 10,000+ Orders in 72 Hours Post-Launch
Leapmotor’s B01 pure-electric sedan garnered over 10,000 firm orders within 72 hours of its July 14 launch, led by strong demand for the 650km long-range model among young buyers.
China Auto Daily丨Avatr Launches 5G Digital-AI Super Factory in Chongqing
Avatr opens 100% automated 5G AI factory; Huawei redesigns AITO M7; NEVIC and Geely advance automotive chip research; WICV Summit set in Beijing.
Li Auto L6 Surpasses 300,000 Deliveries
Li Auto's compact L6 SUV has exceeded 300,000 deliveries just months after launching in April 2024, with a refreshed 2025 model featuring upgraded chips and all-weather lidar now available.
China Auto Daily丨SAIC Secures Shanghai’s First Dual V2X Licenses for Autonomous Vehicles
SAIC leads dual V2X ICV licenses in Shanghai; NEVs hit 54.6% July sales share; Guangzhou exports grow 28.4%; automotive profits nearly double in June.
China Auto Daily丨XPeng Delivers First Indonesia-Built X9 MPV at Jakarta Auto Show
XPeng’s first Indonesian-built X9 MPV debuts; Geely’s 2026 Galaxy E5 offers 610km range; Leapmotor introduces B01 EV with premium tech features.
China Auto Daily丨BYD Hits 13 Million NEVs with Yangwang U7 Flagship Launch
BYD celebrates 13 million NEVs; Chery targets 2 million H2 vehicle sales; Li Auto’s L6 SUV breaks delivery records.
China Auto Daily丨Shanghai Port Vehicle Exports Hit 1.275M in H1 2025, Up 13% YoY
Shanghai Port leads vehicle exports with 13% growth; Beijing Off-Road launches rugged BJ40; Dongfeng MHERO M817 presales begin featuring Huawei technology.
China Auto Daily丨XPeng AeroHT Raises $250M Series B for Flying Car Production
XPeng secures $250M for flying cars; global EV sales jump 24%; Geely merges with Zeekr to boost growth.
SAIC H5 SUV Unveiled with Huawei Tech, Launching This Autumn
SAIC and Huawei’s joint brand HIMA unveiled the H5 SUV, targeting young consumers with advanced lidar, HarmonyOS cabin, and dual powertrain options. Launch expected this autumn with competitive pricing.
China Auto Daily丨HIMA to Launch STELATO S9T and SAIC H5 with Huawei ADS 4
HIMA unveils two models with Huawei tech; CPCA reveals 18% retail sales growth; Voyah FREE+ SUV breaks order records.
China Auto Daily丨BYD’s “Shenzhen” Ship Departs for Europe with 6,800+ NEVs Onboard
BYD ships 6,800+ NEVs to Europe; Zeekr debuts premium PHEV platform; Xiaomi fast approaches 300K deliveries.
China Auto Daily丨China NEV Sales Skyrocket 29.7% YoY, H1 Hits 5.468 Million Units
NEV retail sales surge 29.7% in June; BYD delivers 90,000th NEV in Thailand; Chery and Geely debut new hybrid models.
Chery’s Fulwin A9L Hits Market with 35,680 Orders in One Hour
Chery’s Fulwin A9L plug-in hybrid sedan debuted with a record 35,680 orders in one hour. Priced RMB 139,900–197,900, it boasts 260km electric range, 470kW power, and advanced chassis tech.
China Auto Daily丨BYD Seal 06 DM-i Touring Launches at RMB 109,800 with 2,000 km Range
BYD launches Seal 06 DM-i Touring; XPeng debuts AI-powered G7 SUV; China posts export growth and robust sales.
China Auto Daily丨China EV Startups Report Strong June Deliveries, Leapmotor Leads at 48,006 Units
China EV leaders deliver robust H1 2025 sales; Leapmotor and NIO unveil major tech advancements.
NIO Achieves Breakthrough with In-House 5nm Chip as Chinese Automakers Accelerate Semiconductor Independence
NIO’s self-developed 5nm NX9031 chip marks a major step in Chinese automotive chip localization, slashing costs and challenging Western dominance amid soaring global automotive semiconductor demand.
China Auto Daily丨Leapmotor B01 EV Sedan Presales Launch at RMB 105,800 with 650km Range
Leapmotor launches B01 presales; BYD expands Hungarian plant; Li Auto revises Q2 deliveries targeting i8 EV launch.
China Auto Daily丨China’s Vehicle Exports Set to Reach 7 Million in 2025, 10 Million by 2030
China aims for 7 million vehicle exports in 2025; Xiaomi launches YU7; XPeng starts Indonesian production; MIIT advances Sino-Italian auto ties.
Xiaomi YU7 SUV Launches with Record Orders; Stock Surges on Breakout Demand
Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV garnered 289,000 presale orders within an hour, driving a historic 8% spike in shares and prompting plans for major EV plant expansion to meet soaring demand.
China Auto Daily丨XPeng Sets Goal for 50% Overseas Sales, Expands to 60 Countries in 2025
XPeng targets half of sales from overseas by 2027; Qianli Tech debuts L2+ system; NavInfo’s AutoChips hits 90 million SoC shipments.
Voyah FREE+ Opens Presales at RMB 229,900; Secures 10,000 Orders in 18 Hours
Voyah’s facelifted FREE+ SUV launched with a presale starting at RMB 229,900, securing 10,000 orders in 18 hours, featuring 1,366 upgrades and advanced Huawei autonomous driving technologies.
China Auto Daily丨VOYAH FREE+ SUV Presales Hit 5,000 Orders
VOYAH FREE+ gains 5,000 presales hours after RMB 229,900 launch; BYD Seal 06 debuts; HIMA excels with weekly sales over 10,000 units.
Huawei-Backed Luxeed S9 Offers 1,355 km Combined Range, Advanced Features
Luxeed S9 extended-range variant reaches 4,000+ deliveries since April, featuring 365 km electric range and advanced HUAWEI ADS 3.3 system.
China Auto Daily丨CPCA Forecasts June China NEV Sales to Hit 1.1M with 55% NEV Penetration
CPCA predicts 1.1 million NEV sales in June with 55% penetration; VOYAH FREE+ launches; Hello Inc. secures RMB 3B for robotaxi tech.
Xiaomi Acquires Land for Third EV Plant in Beijing Yizhuang Expansion
Xiaomi secures 485,100 sqm for its third EV plant in Beijing; total capacity to exceed 400,000 units amid strong demand.
Exeed Sterra ET Camping Edition Launched at RMB 252,800 With Tow Hitch
Chery’s Exeed Sterra ET Camping Edition debuts with specialized camping gear, advanced ADAS, and 240 km electric range at RMB 252,800.
Leapmotor C16 Facelift Launches with Aggressive Pricing from USD 21,100
Leapmotor launches 2026 C16 with camping mode, larger battery for 630 km range, AI-powered OS, priced at RMB 151,800.
China Auto Daily丨Geely Galaxy A7 Debuts with 2,100+ km Hybrid Range, Thor AI 2.0
Geely's Galaxy A7 plug-in hybrid boasts 2,100+ km range; Chery refreshes Arrizo 8 PRO; Xiaomi expands Beijing EV capacity; BYD launches M9 PHEV in Mexico.
XPENG G7 Sets Industry Record with 130 km/h AEB Test Success
XPENG G7 SUV achieves highest industry AEB test speed at 130 km/h, successfully stopping in challenging conditions including night and slippery roads.