Recent leaks from multiple automotive bloggers indicate that Xiaomi’s long-rumored second brand, SKYNOMAD (Chinese name “Xuntian”), is nearing its official launch. Trademark applications by Xiaomi date back to April 2023, proving that the dual‑brand strategy of “Xiaomi for BEV performance + Xuntian for EREV” was planned from the very beginning.

Tesla has officially upgraded its charging benefits for non-Tesla new energy vehicle owners. Non-Tesla owners can now enjoy time-of-use electricity pricing and parking fee reductions at eligible Tesla Supercharger stations across China. As of April 2026, Tesla has opened over 1,000 Supercharger stations and more than 400 Destination Charging stations to non-Tesla brands in mainland China, covering

The BMW Group has officially announced that its 2 millionth fully electric vehicle has rolled off the production line at the Dingolfing plant in Germany. The milestone vehicle is an Alpine White BMW i5 M60 xDrive. Having reached 1 million global deliveries in April 2024, BMW has taken just two years to double that figure – equivalent to over 1,300 new EV owners every single day.

On May 6, 2026, BYD officially announced its entry into the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) AISBL. Nominated by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), BYD received approval from all IATF members on February 26, 2026, and was officially announced as a member on March 11, 2026. With this, BYD became the first — and currently the only — new energy vehicle manufacturer in the organiza

GAC Group achieved a historic breakthrough in the Hong Kong market in April 2026. According to the Hong Kong Transport Department‘s first registration data for private cars in April 2026, GAC ranked first with a total of 1,646 units sold. Among these, pure electric models – mainly the AION V and AION UT – accounted for 1,596 units, while plug‑in hybrid models (represented by the GAC E9 PHEV) contr

Xiaomi‘s third model, a range-extended full-size SUV, internally codenamed “Kunlun” (or “Kunlun N3”), has been spotted in low‑camouflage road tests. Targeting family users, the EREV model will officially launch in the second half of 2026.

Voyah officially announced that its flagship large five‑seat SUV, the Taishan X8, will be officially launched on May 22. The vehicle opened pre‑orders on April 22 with five variants across both PHEV and EV powertrains, priced between RMB 302,900 and RMB 389,900. As of now, the Voyah Taishan X8 has received over 40,000 cumulative pre‑orders within just 13 days of the pre‑sale period — a remarkable

A set of highly detailed renders of the all‑new BMW X6 have surfaced online, offering a first glimpse at the fourth generation of the luxury coupe SUV that pioneered the segment. According to sources, the new X6 (chassis code G66) is scheduled to begin production in April 2028, marking the model‘s first ever pure electric variant, the iX6 (G96). A high‑performance X6 M will also debut alongside th

Geely has officially launched its brand in France, marking a significant milestone in its European expansion strategy. The Chinese automotive group unveiled two global strategic models—the Starray EM-i plug‑in hybrid SUV and the Geely E5 all‑electric SUV—at an event held in the Louvre Museum’s Carrousel Hall, one of Paris‘s most prestigious cultural venues. Choosing the Louvre, a space historicall

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, long an icon of rugged off-road luxury, has hit an unexpected snag in its transition to an all-electric future. Mercedes-Benz (China) has filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation, involving 217 imported G 580 electric vehicles produced between February and October 2024. The issue stems from potentially incompatible wheel bolts, which were o

The May Day holiday had barely ended when a chilling video began circulating widely across Chinese social media. In the footage, a parent is demonstrating the zero-gravity seat function of a Stelato S9 — a premium model under the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), which includes AITO. As the front passenger seat slowly folds forward, it visibly presses down on a small child seated in th

GAC Group released its first-quarter 2026 financial report. The company achieved consolidated operating revenue of RMB 20.229 billion, up 1.76% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders improved by 10.29% compared to the same period last year. Amid persistent industry-wide price wars and margin pressures, GAC’s dual improvement in revenue and profit is a notable achievement.

The AITO M8 Max+ pure electric long-range five-seat variant has successfully passed the China Electric Vehicle Fire Safety Index 2026 tests, earning a five-star rating and becoming the first production vehicle to receive this certification (No. 001).

Fang Cheng Bao has officially launched the Titan 7 EV Flash Edition, the brand‘s second pure-electric fast-charging model, offered in two variants priced from RMB 199,800 to 209,800. The new model adopts the same hardcore “box” design as its plug-in hybrid sibling, while the biggest highlight is the standard inclusion of BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technology, deliveri

SAIC Motor released its first-quarter 2026 financial report. From January to March, the company reported wholesale vehicle sales of 973,000 units, up 3% year-on-year. Revenue reached RMB 138.52 billion, a slight increase of 0.61%. Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 3.03 billion, up 0.09%. The most striking figure was operating cash flow of RMB 31.99 billion, a staggering 699.67% year-

According to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on April 29, the total passenger car retail sales reached 1.004 million units from April 1 to 26, marking a 24% drop year-on-year. It is a fresh signal of an ongoing downturn.

Onvo officially launched pre‑orders for its new flagship SUV, the L80, starting at RMB 245,800 for full purchase. Under the BaaS battery subscription plan, the starting price drops to RMB 159,800, with a monthly fee of RMB 899 for the 85kWh battery. The L80 will officially launch on May 15, 2026.

Geely has officially launched the Galaxy M7, a new compact plug‑in hybrid SUV. Official guide prices range from RMB 119,800 to 147,800, with a limited‑time offer of RMB 109,800 to 137,800.

BYD has launched the Han EV Flash Edition, available in two variants priced from RMB 179,800 to 187,800. The new model features the second‑generation Blade Battery and BYD’s flash charging technology, delivering “5 minutes to 70%, 9 minutes to 97% under normal conditions, and just 3 minutes longer at -30°C.”

BYD released its first-quarter 2026 financial report, posting total revenue of RMB 150.2 billion, a gross margin of 18.8% (up quarter-on-quarter), R&D expenses of RMB 11.3 billion, and net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 4.1 billion. Against the backdrop of intense price competition and margin pressure across the industry, BYD once again delivered a “revenue + profit” double beat, refle