British sports car marque Lotus officially announced on March 29 that the all-new For Me model has entered the market, priced between 508,000 and 558,000 RMB. As the first production vehicle built on the Global Hyper Hybrid Architecture, the For Me features a plug-in hybrid system combining a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with dual electric motors, 900V high-voltage electrical architecture, and Lo

Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company officially announced on March 28 that the all-new NX8 large SUV will launch on April 8, 2026. Pre-orders opened March 20 with five exclusive benefits including limited-time ordering gifts, customer trade-in bonuses, referral rewards, peace-of-mind packages, and warranty coverage. As a crucial deployment of Nissan's new energy strategy in China, the NX8 rep

Chery Automobile's iconic QQ series returns with the all-new QQ3, launching March 30, 2026. This electric reinvention of the national car carries collective automotive memories while targeting young urban consumers through Light Geometry design and rich technology features. For Hong Kong, the QQ3 evokes generational nostalgia while offering a highly competitive solution for the high-density city's

Dongfeng Motor Corporation's NAMMI brand officially opened pre-orders for the new 01 Cross model on March 28, with market launch planned for Q2 2026. This modified co-creation version of the standard NAMMI 01 emphasizes "more stylish, more spacious, more intelligent" value propositions, targeting personalized mobility needs among young consumers. While NAMMI has not officially entered Hong Kong, t

Chinese new energy vehicle giant BYD Company Limited released its full-year 2025 financial report on March 27, with multiple core metrics reaching historic highs and further cementing its global NEV leadership position. For Hong Kong capital markets, this dual-listed company—trading under code "1211" on the HKEX Main Board and on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange—delivers performance that extends beyond

Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer XPeng Inc. has announced a significant corporate transformation: effective April 1, 2026, the company's Chinese name will change from "XPeng Motors Limited" to "XPeng Group," marking a decisive shift from single-industry automaker to diversified technology conglomerate. For Hong Kong's capital markets, this change represents more than a simple ticker adjustm

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a large-scale recall affecting two popular mid-size SUVs—the Highlander produced by GAC Toyota and the Crown Kluger produced by FAW Toyota. With a total of 560,160 vehicles impacted, this represents one of the most significant recall operations in the Asian automotive market in recent years. For Hong Kong, where these models circulate primarily through parall

On March 26, Leapmotor unveiled the A10, the first model of its new A-platform, with a starting price of RMB 65,800 (approx. HKD 71,000) and a top-spec LiDAR version at RMB 86,800 (approx. HKD 93,000). The vehicle packs a surprising list of features: a Qualcomm 8295 cockpit chip, 505km CLTC range, 2.5C fast charging, and "parking space to parking space" navigation assistance .

In late March, a news story from Thailand's political scene captured widespread attention. Amid volatile fuel prices, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made an unexpected decision—replacing his luxury Rolls-Royce daily driver with a BYD electric vehicle. The dark gray Seal 07, sporting Bangkok's red temporary license plates, traveled discreetly to Parliament without police escorts or a large

Volkswagen is undergoing a quiet revolution. At an event in Hamburg, CEO Thomas Schäfer openly admitted that recent models, particularly the Mk8 Golf and early ID. series EVs, made usability mistakes, forcing the company to rethink its design philosophy. Schäfer, who took the top job in mid-2022, stated that the old approach prioritized long feature lists over people. "Now we think about people,"

In mid-March, at its 2026 annual press conference in Stuttgart, Porsche's new CEO, Dr. Michael Leiters, unveiled the company's strategic direction. The context was sobering: 2025 results showed a 9.5% revenue drop to €36.27 billion, a staggering 93% profit plunge to €413 million, and a 10.1% global sales decline to 279,449 vehicles, with China sales plummeting 26% to 41,938 units. Leiters' respons

On March 26, IM Motors officially opened pre-sales for the LS8, with four variants priced between RMB 271,800 and RMB 321,800, and a limited-time promotion offering prices from RMB 259,800 to RMB 309,800. The new model features the Star Range-Extender system, steer-by-wire, Lingxi digital chassis 3.0, 520-line LiDAR, and NVIDIA Thor chip. It offers 430km of pure electric range and 1,605km of combi

On March 26, the BYD Song Ultra EV officially launched, with four variants priced between RMB 151,900 and RMB 179,900. The model features BYD's second-generation Blade Battery and Flash Charging technology, offering a maximum range of 710km. It also includes the Cloudrail-C intelligent damping chassis control system, God's Eye 5.0 driver assistance, and a "Queen's Co-Pilot" seat. For Hong Kong use

GAC Group has announced the start of mass production for the AION UT at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria. This model, developed by GAC's Milan design center, is a result of deep local collaboration between GAC and Magna. It is scheduled to launch across multiple European markets starting in April 2026. This milestone marks a significant step forward in GAC's European localization strategy.

On March 26, the Volkswagen ID.UNYX 08 officially opened pre-sales, priced between RMB 239,900 and RMB 299,900. This marks the first model co-developed by Volkswagen and its local partner XPeng, with production achieved just 24 months after signing the joint development agreement. The vehicle rolled off the assembly line on March 13 and is expected to launch in the first half of the year. For Hong

On March 26, Volkswagen Group China confirmed the end of Skoda's presence in the Chinese market. Sales will continue until mid-2026, after which the brand will focus on high-growth markets like India and ASEAN, while ensuring ongoing warranty and service support for existing customers. This marks the departure of the 130-year-old Czech brand from the world's largest auto market.

At the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, GAC Group unveiled its first overseas service brand, GAC CARE, alongside the "Thailand Action 2.0" strategy upgrade and the debut of the AION V 500km variant. This marks a significant transition for GAC in Thailand, moving from market entry to market leadership through a comprehensive ecosystem approach.

Spy shots of the new Zunjie high-end MPV have emerged online, generating significant interest. The images show the vehicle equipped with Huawei's latest 896-line LiDAR, with a front fascia design similar to the flagship S800 sedan, featuring vertical triple LED headlights, a closed grille, and parametric lighting. It is understood that the Zunjie MPV will be offered in both standard and long-wheel

SAIC-GM is facing a critical race against time. At a dealer meeting in early March, SAIC-GM President Lu Xiao unveiled a three-year strategic plan focused on new Buick and Cadillac EVs, advanced in-car technology, and increased exports. However, this ambitious plan is set against a stark reality: sales have plummeted from a peak of 2 million vehicles in 2017 to just 562,000 in 2025 – a 75% drop. A

A significant leadership change has occurred at Audi's Ingolstadt headquarters. Yvonne Bettkober, a key figure in the brand's transformation, has stepped down. This move signals that Audi's strategic push towards electrification and digitalization is transitioning from a phase of structural overhaul to one of execution and output.