On May 11, Chery Automobile and Japan's automotive giant Autobacs Seven officially announced the establishment of an international joint venture. Through its Yokohama-based development and sales subsidiary EMT (Electric Mobility Technology), the partners plan to launch a new electric vehicle brand, with the first model scheduled for delivery in Japan in 2027. The joint venture is headquartered in

SAIC Volkswagen officially released the first official images of the ID. ERA 5S on May 11. The second model in the ID. ERA family and the brand's first sedan, the 5S is built on the all-new CEA electrical/electronic architecture. It is equipped with the "Xingyun Zhixing" advanced driver-assistance system and the "Yunqi Zhicang" intelligent cockpit. The number "5" signifies its mid-to-high sedan po

Guangzhou Hyper has announced that its all-new “New Luxury Smart Sport SUV,” the Hyper S600, will officially open for pre-sale on May 17. The vehicle made its global debut earlier this year at the April Beijing Auto Show, where pre-order customers were offered over 5,000 RMB in exclusive benefits. Built as the first production model under Hyper’s brand renewal strategy, the S600 is positioned in t

On May 11, Wuling Motors announced that its new entry-level electric hatchback, the Bingo Pro, has surpassed 30,000 pre-orders with over 10,000 vehicles already delivered nationwide. The pre-sale price starts at 58,800 RMB, featuring an all-new design language, Wuling's Lingyu intelligent cockpit system, and a maximum CLTC range of 403 km. In the 50,000–80,000 RMB entry-level BEV segment, the Bing

BEIJING, May 11 – The China Passenger Car Association released final certified sales data for April 2026 on May 11. Passenger car retail sales reached 1.384 million units, down 21.5% year-on-year and 16.0% month-on-month, with the year-to-date cumulative retail total reaching 5.604 million units, down 18.5% from the same period last year.

SHENZHEN, May 11 – Fangchengbao, BYD's personalised brand, has officially announced that the Flash Charge editions of its Bao 8 and Bao 5 off-road SUVs will launch on May 13. Positioned as "ultra-fast charging hybrid premium off-road SUVs", both models debut BYD's latest high-end suspension technology and will be accompanied by the unveiling of the next-generation Yunian-P intelligent hydraulic su

On May 11, XPeng Motors officially announced that its full-size flagship SUV, the XPeng GX, will officially launch on May 20. Pre-sales began on April 15, with both the pure-electric all-wheel-drive and Super Extended-Range all-wheel-drive variants priced identically at 399,800 RMB. Positioned as a "new technology flagship built for the L4 era," the GX is XPeng‘s largest and most expensive product

On May 9, the 407th batch of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology vehicle catalog revealed the Geely Galaxy TT, a new pure-electric mid-to-large fastback sedan from Geely Auto Group. The model features an all-new design language and will be offered in both rear-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations, with the dual-motor version producing a combined 425 kW, paired with an LFP batte

SHENZHEN, May 9 – BYD has released its latest operational data for its Flash Charging network. As of May 6, 2026, the company had built 5,924 Flash Charging stations across 311 cities nationwide. The BYD Flash Charge app has surpassed one million registered users. Between March 6 and May 6 – a two-month period – cumulative charging volume exceeded 21 million kWh, equivalent to an average daily vol

Shanghai, May 8 – SAIC MG officially released the first batch of official images for the all-new MG07, a pure electric fastback sedan built on SAIC’s next-generation new energy vehicle platform. As MG’s debut electric coupe under its “Coupe Specialist” heritage, the MG07 is positioned in the 150,000–200,000 RMB price segment and is scheduled for market launch within 2026. MG simultaneously unveile

Shanghai, May 8 – SAIC Audi officially launched global pre-sales for the all-new Audi E7X, a mid-to-large pure-electric SUV, on the evening of May 8 in Chengdu. The lineup includes five variants: Pioneer, Pioneer Pro, Pioneer quattro, Pioneer Intelligent Long-Range Edition, and Flagship quattro, with limited-time pre-sale prices ranging from 289,800 RMB to 379,800 RMB. As the second production mod

BEIJING, May 8 – The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released preliminary data for April 2026 on May 8, revealing deepening divergence between the overall auto market and the new energy vehicle sector.

On May 8, GAC Toyota officially launched the 2026 model year Bozhi 3X, a pure-electric compact SUV. The updated lineup includes three range variants across seven trims, with limited-time promotional pricing ranging from 94,800 RMB to 144,800 RMB. The company stated that the new model delivers “more equipment at the same price,” with mainstream versions gaining approximately 8,000 RMB in added valu

On May 6, NIO officially announced that its all-new flagship SUV, the NIO ES9, will begin global customer test drives on May 11, with official market launch and first deliveries scheduled for May 27. The ES9 first opened for pre-orders on April 9, with full-purchase pre-sale prices ranging from 528,000 to 658,000 RMB (approx. 73,000–91,000 USD). Under the BaaS (Battery as a Service) subscription m

On May 7, spy shots of a heavily camouflaged Voyah FE emerged online. The FE adopts an aggressive stance with a long hood, a sleek fastback silhouette and a suite of aerodynamic enhancements. A sticker reading “896 Quad LiDAR First Coupe SUV” on the side window reveals a key feature—world‘s first production coupe SUV equipped with quad 896‑line LiDAR sensors.

On May 8, 2026, Porsche development driver Lars Kern took a Taycan Turbo GT equipped with the Manthey Performance Parts kit and stormed around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6 minutes and 55.533 seconds. The lap not only reclaims the title of “fastest luxury production EV” but also slashes a stunning 12 seconds off the standard Taycan Turbo GT‘s previous best. Crucially, it beats the Xiaomi SU7 U

BYD is set to launch its first vehicle designed specifically for the European market. The BYD Dolphin G (internal code) — essentially a plug‑in hybrid Dolphin — will arrive in European showrooms in June, targeting the region’s highly competitive compact hatchback segment.

By the end of January 2026, the number of registered electric private cars in Hong Kong surpassed 148,000, accounting for 23.32% of all private cars. In 2025, EVs made up 73% of newly registered private cars — that is, three out of every four new cars sold were electric.

As electric vehicles (EVs) now account for the majority of new car registrations in Hong Kong, charging infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with rapid adoption. As of February 2026, Hong Kong had approximately 156,000 EVs, but only about 16,900 charging points available for owners. This supply-demand gap has turned the charging market into a fiercely contested battleground. Lincheng New Ener

Li Auto has finally released full interior details of its flagship SUV, the L9 Livis, ahead of its official launch on May 15. The cabin has been comprehensively upgraded across screen layout, ambient design, intelligent interaction and seat comfort, delivering a heightened sense of luxurious relaxation.