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Overnight Range Loss: OTA ‘Battery Locking’ Sparks Trust Crisis in China’s EV Market

China’s electric-vehicle market is embroiled in a fresh trust crisis after media reports alleged that some automakers used over‑the‑air (OTA) software updates to reduce...

CPCA head calls for China to establish budget EV standards to boost sales

The head of a major Chinese auto industry association is calling for unified standards for budget electric vehicle (EV) to revive a sluggish domestic...

Why China’s Carmakers Lose Money as They Sell More in the EV Era

The shift from internal-combustion cars to intelligent electric vehicles (EVs) has upended the auto industry’s traditional profit engines, leaving margins squeezed and many manufacturers...

Nio’s William Li urges battery and chip standardization to curb EV supply chain waste

China's electric vehicle (EV) industry must unify battery cell specifications and reduce semiconductor varieties to curb staggering capital waste in the supply chain, according...

Hyundai reboots China market strategy with EV brand Ioniq

Hyundai Motor has introduced its electric vehicle (EV) brand Ioniq to China, rebooting its strategy in the world's largest EV market. The South Korean auto...

GM Navigates Headwinds: Chinese Market Profitability and EV Restructuring Define 2025

General Motors (GM) closed out 2025 with a mixed financial report, revealing a company in transition. While global sales saw a modest increase and...

Volkswagen Group China Launches New Electronic Architecture to Boost Local Production

Volkswagen Group China has successfully commenced production of its first vehicle utilizing the China Electronic Architecture (CEA), a pivotal technology leap aimed at rejuvenating...

China grants 1st L3 autonomous driving permits for regular passenger cars

China has granted its first Level 3 autonomous driving permits for regular passenger vehicles, marking a major policy breakthrough in the smart driving sector. China's...

Changing buyer preferences dent sales of global luxury car brands in China

According to a report from SCMP, changing consumer habits stem from deteriorating economic growth prospects, and favorable subsidy policies for mass-market cars weigh on...

Chinese EV makers scramble for CATL batteries to deliver more cars before extra tax costs hit

With China's new energy vehicle (NEV) purchase tax incentive set to decrease next year, automakers are scrambling for batteries to deliver more vehicles in...

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