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Xiaomi and Chinese Car Brands May Jointly Launch EV to Compete With Tesla

Xiaomi's vehicle manufacturing business has been established for more than a year now, and related rumors have emerged one after another from within the industry.

HiPhi, BYD and Other Chinese Carmakers Eye Luxury EV Market

Recent years have laid bare the advantages of electrification, intelligent technology and user targets for the automotive industry, and Chinese brands are increasingly launching vehicles from 300,000 yuan ($42,624) and upward in a bid to join the high-end market.

Great Wall Motor Chairman Accelerates Layout in New Energy Fields

Compared with the heads of other Chinese auto firms, Wei Jianjun, Founder and Chairman of Great Wall Motor (GWM), tends to operate in a very low-key manner, but the new energy business map he has been developing is impressive.

Thailand Serves as First Stop for Chinese Car Firms in Southeast Asia

With the increasingly clear momentum of industrial chain transfers to Southeast Asia, Chinese firms are also aiming at this emerging regional market that is home to nearly 700 million people, with Thailand as the first stop.

NETA Auto Tops Delivery Volume Ranking of Chinese NEV Companies in August

On September 1, mainstream Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) enterprises announced their delivery results for the month of August. The delivery volume of NETA Auto was 16,000 units, ranking first in the delivery list of new Chinese carmakers in the month.

GAC AION to Conduct A-Round Financing

On August 26, GAC AION's A-round of capital fundraising was officially listed on the Guangzhou United Assets and Equity Exchange.

BYD to Launch Han, Tang and Yuan PLUS Models in Europe This Fall

Shenzhen-based automotive company BYD announced on August 27 that it will launch a variety of new energy vehicle models for the European market this fall, including the BYD Tang, Han and Yuan PLUS.

BYD’s Flagship SUV Tang DM-p Officially Launched

On August 25, BYD's Dynasty series flagship SUV Tang DM-p was officially launched. This is a mid-size SUV positioned mainly for four-wheel drive performance.

NIO Withdraws From Joint Venture With GAC Group

On August 23, HYCAN Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. made a change to its registration with China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce, showing that NIO has withdrawn from the list of shareholders.

GAC Group to Invest 2.16B Yuan in Establishment of Electric Drive Tech Firm

On August 11, Chinese state-owned auto manufacturer GAC Group announced plans to set up a new entity tentatively named Electric Drive Technology Company.

Leaked Photo Shows BYD’s New Off-Road Vehicle

A photo of the interior of BYD's new high-end off-road vehicle was recently exposed on the Chinese web, appearing different from the models currently sold by the firm.

NIO Establishes Mobile Technology Subsidiary

NIO Mobile Technology Co., Ltd. was formally established in Shanghai on August 4, to be mainly engaged in software and information technology services. Its legal representative is Qin Lihong, the co-founder and president of Chinese electric vehicle firm NIO Inc.