Neta is restructuring its channel system and will gradually close directly-managed stores and retain dealer stores, according to local media.
Neta customers in several cities have received messages of local directly-managed stores closing.
Neta launches Neta X and Neta Aya in Singapore
Neta launched the Neta X and Neta Aya in Singapore today and secured 52 orders in the morning.
Neta’s new stores in Singapore will open soon.
Mazda plans to build an EV battery factory in Japan
Mazda on Monday announced a new Japanese battery plant that will assemble cylindrical cells into modules and battery packs for use in a planned electric vehicle based on a dedicated platform. Located in Iwakuni City, in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, the plant targets 10 GWh of annual production, Mazda said. Cells will be supplied by Panasonic… Read more…
Feds investigating 2.6M Teslas over Smart Summon remote driving feature
The NHTSA on Tuesday said it is opening an investigation into 2.6 million Tesla electric vehicles in the U.S. over reports of crashes involving the automaker’s Actually Smart Summon remote-driving feature. Launched in September, Actually Smart Summon is the current version of the Smart Summon remote valet feature Tesla introduced in 2019. It’s… Read more…
Volkswagen EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access in June
Volkswagen will rollout Tesla Supercharger access for its EV customers this summer, when adapters will be ready for current CCS-equipped vehicles. “We get access to the network in June/July, when we have an official VW adapter,” VW spokesperson Mark Gillies told PCMag at CES 2025 this week, adding that the automaker is still lining up suppliers to… Read more…
Great Wall Motor creates new unit to target ultra-luxury market, report says
Great Wall Motor has created a new business unit aimed at the ultra-luxury market, and its chairman Wei Jianjun will also serve as chairman of a new brand.
One of the new brand’s missions will be to explore state-of-the-art technologies, as well as new strategic directions.
Model Y Juniper refresh spied uncamouflaged for first time in winter testing
Tesla’s Model Y “Juniper” refresh has been spotted for the first time undergoing winter testing in China, in anticipation of an imminent reveal. Read more…
Chery to launch models using Nio’s battery swap tech in Q3
The first non-Nio models from its battery swap alliance could be an SUV and a sedan from Chery’s sub-brand Exeed.
Both models are expected to go on sale in the third quarter of 2025.
SAIC and Huawei to jointly develop new electric SUV
Two major Chinese players in the automotive and technology sectors are joining forces once again to develop a new electric SUV. SAIC Motor, one of China’s largest automakers, is reportedly partnering with Huawei to develop a new EV codenamed “ES37.” This is not the first time SAIC and Huawei have collaborated on an EV project. The two companies have previously… Read more…
Xpeng teases new SUV G7 to take on Tesla Model Y
Xpeng’s new SUV is officially named the Xpeng G7, and will perhaps be the most competitive SUV in the RMB 250,000 ($34,100) class this year, an executive said.
Earlier today, widely circulated spy shots showed the facelifted Tesla Model Y looking like the Xpeng G6 SUV.
China NEV retail reaches record 1.3 million in Dec while penetration continues to decline
China’s NEV penetration at retail stood at 49.4 percent in December, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline and the first time it has fallen below 50 percent since June.
BEVs sold 762,000 units at retail in December, contributing 58.5 percent of all NEV retail sales, lower than 59.8 percent in November.
Tesla sells record 82,927 cars in China in Dec, exports 10,839 from Shanghai plant
In the fourth quarter, Tesla’s retail sales in China were 196,902, contributing 39.73 percent of global deliveries.
It had retail sales of 657,102 units in China in 2024, up 8.85 percent from 2023.
Facelifted Tesla Model Y seen uncamouflaged in winter testing
A facelifted Tesla Model Y not wrapped in camouflage has been spotted undergoing winter testing, signaling that it could be close to launch.
The Model Y is one of the most popular models in China, contributing 72.87 percent of Tesla’s China deliveries in January-November 2024 for the same period.
Take a look at Nio’s Firefly enjoying winter testing
Nio officially launched its cheapest sub-brand, Firefly, and the eponymous Firefly debut model, in December. This brand slots in below Onvo in the ever-expanding Nio portfolio, with Nio itself being the most expensive, premium brand. The Firefly EV has now completed winter testing in China ahead of its release, and the brand has published the video you can see below,… Read more…
Mercedes reportedly delays production of all-electric CLA sedan in China due to software issues
Production of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA in China has been delayed to August from the originally planned April due to issues with software development.
The issues faced by the model come from the software development of the electrical and electronic architecture, which seems to be a common problem for new models from the German luxury automaker.
Nio opens new showroom in UAE
Nio has opened a Nio Space in Dubai, its 439th globally.
On November 28, 2024, Nio opened a Nio House in Abu Dhabi, the first flagship showroom to open in the MENA region.
Zeekr 007 GT wagon teased for the first time
Zeekr is expanding its lineup with the introduction of the 007 GT, a wagon variant of its 007 sedan. The Zeekr 007 GT will be known as the Zeekr 7 GT outside of China and will launch in the second quarter of 2025. The design stays closer to the sedan, but with the added practicality and distinctive style of a… Read more…
Tesla officially appeals judge’s decision on Elon Musk’s compensation package
Tesla has officially filed its appeal against the Delaware judge’s decision on Elon Musk’s compensation package. Read more…
Zeekr releases more images of 007 GT, says launch planned for Q2
Zeekr has shared three new images of the Zeekr 007 GT, showing for the first time what the shooting brake model looks like in real life.
The model is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of this year.
American Battery Factory partners with KAN Battery to refine cell production in China ahead of US launch
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell manufacturer American Battery Factory (ABF) has formed a partnership with Chinese manufacturer KAN Battery to develop a pilot line of battery cells at its facility and accelerate its US production launch. As part of the collaboration, ABF will secure training in the latest analytics and machining for its workforce,… Read more…
