On March 23, WeRide released its unaudited financial report for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The results reveal a clear trend: autonomous driving commercialization is moving from "proof of concept" to "scaled realization." Total revenue for 2025 reached RMB 690 million, a record high with 90% year-on-year growth. Q4 revenue hit RMB 314 million, up 123% year-on-year, setting a new sing

A new electric compact SUV from Volkswagen, the ID. Cross, has been spotted undergoing testing in Amsterdam. Scheduled for a European market launch in autumn 2026, its most striking detail is the entry-level price of approximately EUR 28,000 (around HKD 240,000). As the EV market intensifies, Volkswagen aims to reclaim leadership in the compact segment with this "accessible" offering. For Hong Kon

On March 25, at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, Nio's Firefly brand officially launched the Thailand RHD version, priced at 799,000 Thai Baht (approx. HKD 169,000). This marks Firefly's second Southeast Asian RHD market launch after Singapore, establishing a "dual hub" presence in the region. For Hong Kong users, this raises a pertinent question: with Firefly establishing itself in Thai

On March 24, Xiaomi Group released its 2025 annual report, with a set of figures shaking both the technology and automotive industries. Total revenue reached RMB 457.3 billion, up 25.0% year-on-year; adjusted net profit was RMB 39.2 billion, up 43.8% year-on-year; revenue from smart EVs and AI innovation businesses hit RMB 106.1 billion, skyrocketing 223.8% and surpassing RMB 100 billion for the f

On March 24, the next-generation Mercedes-Maybach S-Class made its global debut. This crown jewel of the automotive industry arrives with three powertrain options, the continuation of its legendary V12 engine, door-to-door assisted driving capability, and a rear-seat entertainment system developed by a Chinese team. For Hong Kong users, this car's significance lies not just in the Maybach name, bu

Lynk & Co has officially unveiled its performance flagship. On March 24, the brand announced that the "mid-size true sports pure electric sedan," the Lynk & Co 10, would serve as the basis for a high-performance "10+" variant. The standard EV is priced in the RMB 200,000-230,000 range, while the performance version is expected to start above RMB 250,000. When a mid-size electric sedan boasts 925 h

On March 24, China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced a significant recall impacting BMW owners. BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. and BMW (China) Automotive Trading Ltd. filed a recall plan involving a total of 179,527 vehicles, including domestically produced 5 Series, imported 5 Series, imported 7 Series, and imported M5 models. The recall addresses a wiring harness issue in th

On March 24, a name that resonates with off-road enthusiasts worldwide, "Freelander," re-emerged in a new guise. The FREELANDER brand released teaser images of its first model, announcing a global brand strategy launch on March 31. Defined as a "luxury tech all-terrain SUV," this new vehicle will debut with the latest Huawei Qiankun intelligent driving system, the latest CATL high-performance powe

Chery Group's new energy vehicle brand OMODA & JAECOO held a launch event at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui yesterday (March 20), officially announcing the arrival of the all-new entry-level electric SUV, the JAECOO J5, in the Hong Kong market. Designed with a "light off-road" concept, this five-seat electric vehicle is priced at HKD 254,240. Orders are now being accepted, with first deliveries e

Twenty-five years ago, the Audi A2 compact hatchback wrote its legend with an avant-garde aluminum space frame, an ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.25Cd, and astonishing space efficiency. Now, 25 years later, Audi has announced that this iconic name will return in electric form in the fall of 2026. The all-new A2 e-tron is not only the brand's pioneering compact electric vehicle but also the final

On March 25, the Aion N60 will officially open for blind orders. This compact pure electric SUV features a lithium iron phosphate battery and supports battery swapping technology. For Hong Kong users, the arrival of this vehicle raises a pertinent question: When the lack of charging piles is the biggest obstacle to EV adoption, could battery swapping open a new door for Hong Kong drivers?

On March 23, at Huawei's Spring All-Scenario New Product Launch, the Shangjie Z7 and Z7T officially began pre-sales, starting at RMB 229,800. As HarmonyOS Smart Mobility's first shooting brake, the Z7T fills a gap in the brand's lineup. Both models come standard with Huawei's Tuling platform and Huawei Qiankun intelligent driving system. Display vehicles will tour 23 cities across China starting M

On March 23, at Huawei's Spring All-Scenario New Product Launch, the refreshed Stelato S9 and S9T officially launched, starting at RMB 319,800. The new models come standard with the next-generation 896-line dual-optical path image-grade LiDAR. The S9 adds a "Moonlit White" exterior color, while the S9T introduces a "Starburst Pink" option. The BEV version achieves over 800km range, while the EREV

On March 23, at Huawei's Spring All-Scenario New Product Launch, the AITO M6 officially began pre-sales. The EREV version starts at RMB 269,800, while the BEV version starts at RMB 289,800. The new model comes standard with the world's highest-spec mass-produced automotive LiDAR – the 896-line dual-optical path image-grade LiDAR. The BEV version achieves a maximum range of 760km, while the EREV ve

The SUV version of Xpeng's MONA series has finally been unveiled. A set of undisguised spy photos circulating online shows the new model adopting the same family design language as the MONA M03, with an overall appearance of a dynamic fastback SUV. According to reports, this pure electric SUV targeting younger consumers will be officially launched in 2026.

On March 23, global financial markets experienced a dramatic rollercoaster. International crude oil prices staged an epic reversal within a single day—after approaching $115 per barrel, they plunged over 10%, falling below the $100 mark. This market turmoil, triggered by conflicting statements between the U.S. and Iran regarding "dialogue" and "ceasefire," not only impacts energy prices but also s

On March 9, mainland China experienced its largest fuel price hike in four years, with petrol increasing by RMB 695 per ton and diesel by RMB 670 per ton. For Hong Kong drivers, this news hits even harder—Hong Kong already has the highest fuel prices in the world. As of March 23, the retail price of premium unleaded petrol reached HKD 32.39 per litre, with diesel exceeding HKD 30. When filling a t

Wrong-way driving should be an exceptionally rare traffic violation in Hong Kong, a city with a well-established right-hand drive, left-side traffic rule for over a century. Yet recently, such incidents have frequently made headlines – from a legislator's official car to a regular taxi, from the Central Kowloon Route to rural New Territories roads. Wrong-way driving seems to have become a perplexi

Nissan has announced exciting news for car enthusiasts: the evergreen Murano SUV will return to the Japanese market as an import. Produced at Nissan's Smyrna plant in Tennessee, this large luxury SUV is expected to reappear in Japanese showrooms in early 2027, marking the model's long-awaited homecoming after years away. For Hong Kong car fans, this news carries a direct implication: if the Murano

On March 29, GAC Toyota's bZ7 will officially launch. This large electric sedan, which began pre-sales on March 5 with five variants priced between RMB 156,800 and RMB 209,800, features a full version of the Huawei HarmonyOS cockpit, intelligent preview dual-chamber air suspension, Momenta R6 ADAS, and dual-motor zero-gravity seats. The combination of these features almost makes one forget it's a