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China Auto Daily丨Chinese EV Brands Dominate Exports with 59.5% Share in 2025
Chinese domestic EV exports rise to 59.5% share; Geely hits record sales with NEV surge; Aridge wins Middle East flying car order.
Li Auto Launches First Overseas Retail Center in Uzbekistan, Faces Global Race
Li Auto inaugurated its first overseas retail center in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, starting global expansion amid strong competition from XPENG and Leapmotor, who lead Chinese NEV sales in multiple international markets.
China Auto Daily丨Chinese EV Brands Dominate Exports with 59.5% Share in 2025
Chinese domestic EV exports rise to 59.5% share; Geely hits record sales with NEV surge; Aridge wins Middle East flying car order.
BYD Han Long-Range Edition Features 1,560 km Range and Advanced Tech
BYD launched Han Long-Range Edition with DM-i hybrid and EV variants, boasting up to 1,560 km range, advanced smart tech, and competitive pricing.
China Auto Daily丨Leapmotor D19 Flagship Large SUV Unveiling Set for October 16 Launch
Leapmotor’s D19 SUV debuts with LiDAR and Snapdragon AI; BYD upgrades Han Long-Range with advanced features; Geely Xingyue L facelift spotted.
China Auto Daily丨2026 Geely Xingyuan Launches at RMB 65,800 with Advanced Features
Geely debuts affordable 2026 Xingyuan EV; BYD produces 14 millionth NEV in Brazil; XPeng grows presence across Europe.
Leapmotor Hits Record 66,657 September Deliveries, Leads NEV Startups
Leapmotor delivered 66,657 cars in September 2025, a 97% YoY increase, hitting 1 million production milestone and raising its 2025 sales target amid strong market leadership.
BYD Surges 880% in UK, Surpasses 10,000 Monthly Sales in September
BYD achieved 11,271 UK sales in September 2025, an 880% year-on-year increase. SEAL U leads hybrids; BYD plans expanded retail network and more EV launches in Europe.
China Auto Daily丨Changan Auto NEV Sales Surge 87% in September, Hits 724,000 Units in 2025
Changan NEV sales soar 87% in September, Chery NEV sales rise 77%. NIO and XPeng push AI and autonomous driving innovation in 2025.
China Auto Daily丨SAIC Motor September Sales Surge 40.4% Year-On-Year to 440,000 Units
SAIC Motor reports 440,000 vehicle sales in September, up 40.4%. BYD’s NEV sales reach 396,300, while ZEEKR launches the tech-packed 9X SUV.
Zeekr 9X Hybrid SUV Features 900V System, Tri-Motor Power, 6C Fast Charging
Zeekr’s luxury flagship 9X hybrid SUV launched with 10,000 orders in 13 minutes. Offering four trims, innovative 900V hybrid system, and tri-motor AWD, deliveries started September 30.
China Auto Daily丨Li Auto i6 Electric SUV Launches at RMB 249,800 with 720 km Range
Li Auto unveils i6 SUV at RMB 249,800 with ultra-fast charging and AD Max system. GAC offers smart S7 Pro+ series. VOYAH launches Taishan flagship PHEV globally.
China Auto Daily丨BYD Launches Second-Generation Qin PLUS Starting at RMB 69,800
BYD releases new Qin PLUS at RMB 69,800. Changan debuts tech-rich CS55PLUS. Lynk & Co launches 08 EM-P. European buyers favor Chinese cars. Chery IPO raises HKD 9.14B.
China Auto Daily丨FAW-Volkswagen Exports First 554 Vehicles to Middle East
FAW-Volkswagen ships first 554 export vehicles to Middle East. Mercedes-Benz partners with ByteDance for AI-powered electric CLA launch. Geely debuts "Oriental Glory" editions. Chery IPO oversubscribed 238 times.
Huawei & SAIC’s H5 Surpasses 10,000 Orders in One Hour after Official Launch
Co-developed by SAIC Motor and Huawei, the SAIC H5 electric sedan received over 160,000 pre-orders since August, offering up to 655 km range and advanced intelligent driving features.
AITO M7 Officially Released; Q4 Sales Expected to Soar
The all-new AITO M7 SUV, featuring advanced LiDAR and extended-range powertrains, earned over 230,000 reservations during pre-sales. Deliveries start September 26, promising market leadership in its segment.
Dreame Auto’s High-Performance EV Challenges Bugatti with Bold Powertrain
Dreame Auto, Dreame Technology’s automotive arm, unveiled a Bugatti-esque hypercar concept boasting hidden B-pillars, butterfly doors, and sub-1.8s acceleration—targeting ultra-luxury EV market with 2027 launch.
China Auto Daily丨Dongfeng Honda CR-V "30 Years Global Edition" Launches at $20,500
Dongfeng Honda launches CR-V "30 Years Global Edition" at RMB 145,900. RELY Weilin R08 pickup debuts. China's NEV sales up 7.5%, penetration over 55%. Chery sets HK IPO price at HK$30.75.
China Auto Daily丨Yangwang U9 Xtreme Sets Global Speed Record, Limited to 30 Units Globally
Yangwang U9 Xtreme breaks speed records with limited edition. Avatr 07, GAC Xiangwang S9, and Deepal S07 launch with advanced tech. WeRide secures Belgium L4 permit. Li Auto partners with CATL for battery tech.
China Auto Daily丨Horgos Port Drives Record Auto Exports with 8.5% Growth
Horgos Port sets a new record for auto exports with 258,000 vehicles shipped Jan-Aug 2025, an 8.5% YoY increase, as China's NEV sales surpass 40 million units.
Huawei-Backed Stelato Launches S9T with Advanced Touring Features
Stelato launched its S9T premium touring sedan backed by Huawei and BAIC, receiving 7,500 orders within 24 hours. It offers extended-range and pure electric variants with up to 1,305 km range.
China Auto Daily丨Roewe M7 DMH Luxury Hybrid Sedan Launches
Roewe M7 DMH debuts with strong hybrid range and limited pricing. Stelato S9T’s ADS 4 assists driver safety. Chery announces HK share issuance; GAC-Huawei launch “Qijing.”
China Auto Daily丨Chery Automobile Begins HKD 140 Billion Bookbuilding September 17
Chery targets HKD 140 billion valuation in HK bookbuilding; Stelato S9T reveals advanced tech and 801km EV range; Voyah Dreamer leads hybrid MPVs with 800V fast charging.
XPENG’s G7 Super EREV Set for Q1 2026 Market Entry
XPENG announced its first range-extended model, the G7 Super EREV, debuting in Q1 2026 with an 800V fast-charging system, 430 km electric range, and AI battery management for enhanced performance.
China Auto Daily丨XPENG Teams with Magna Austria for Localized EV Production in Europe
XPENG partners with Magna’s Austrian plant for 2025 G6 and G9 production; Huawei-BAIC deepen Stelato tech collaboration with USD 2.8B investment; Zeekr approves Geely merger.
China Auto Daily丨Leapmotor Expands German Presence with 109 Showrooms, Debuts Lafa5
Leapmotor boosts German retail to 109 showrooms ahead of Lafa5 launch; Chery passes Hong Kong IPO hearing; Changan debuts new Eado and fast-charging Qiyuan A06.
Chinese Automakers Surge Overseas with Strong August Sales Growth
In August, Chinese automakers BYD, SAIC, Chery, and Changan delivered strong international sales, with BYD’s overseas sales soaring 146%, SAIC’s MG brand leading in Europe, and Chery and Changan expanding global footprints.
China Auto Daily丨BYD’s Global Fleet Expands to 7 Ro-Ro Vessels, Boosting EV Exports
BYD enhances international EV logistics with 7 Ro-Ro vessels; Proton debuts EV plant in Malaysia; Avatr 07 pre-sales launch with advanced Huawei autonomous system.
China Auto Daily丨China Auto Exports Hit $11.84B in July with 25.6% YoY Growth
China's auto exports surge in July; Leapmotor secures RMB 2.6B funding; Horizon Robotics reaches 10 million chip shipments; NIO targets 50,000 monthly deliveries.
China Auto Daily丨 Leapmotor, XPeng, NIO Set August Delivery Records
Chinese EV startups Leapmotor, XPeng, and NIO hit record August deliveries; BYD stays stable; Changan and Seres post solid sales and production growth.