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20-year China auto industry veteran with dual expertise in market strategy consulting and frontline business operation; a CPCA speaker and UK MBA, serving top global OEMs, new energy disruptors and spare parts leaders. Contact: sheng.ye@ipsos.com

    Wuling Indonesia Signs Strategic Deal with Grab, Binguo EVs Hit Ride-Hailing Fleet 06.29.2026

    SAIC-GM-Wuling just made its boldest move yet in Southeast Asia. On June 27, Wuling Indonesia inked a strategic partnership with Grab — Southeast Asia's dominant ride-hailing platform — in Jakarta, complete with vehicle handover. The Grab rental fleet now gets a batch of Wuling.....

    CHINA INVESTS 6 BILLION IN SOLID-STATE BATTERIES IN MAY 2025-ARE YOU “IN”?

    June 5, 2025, by Xiaoxi Wang of Chief Editor of iAuto and C-Dimension MediaDivided into seven projects, the funding doesn’t seem substantial.“Unprecedented…”“Aha, Spring has arrived for solid-state batteries!”“The ‘national team’ is stepping up!”The excitement among cli.....
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    Wuling Indonesia Signs Strategic Deal with Grab, Binguo EVs Hit Ride-Hailing Fleet 06.29.2026

    SAIC-GM-Wuling just made its boldest move yet in Southeast Asia. On June 27, Wuling Indonesia inked a strategic partners.....

    China Car Rental Market Annual Report 2025 (by Fastdata) PDF IN CN

    China’s car rental market hit RMB 104.4bn (+24% YoY) in 2025, powered by 193M licensed non-owners and booming tourism.Y.....

    2025 China Automotive Aftermarket Annual Development Report(CAAM × Hejun) PDF IN CN

    PDF IN CN, 30 pages.1_2026062313473882e05.pdfSummary: China's automotive aftermarket sits on a massive but maturing .....

    the Global and Chinese intelligent cockpit display market in 2025 PDF IN CN by Leadleo

    The study addresses the following key questions:What are the sub-segment products in intelligent cockpit displays, and w.....

    Egypt El Nasr and China FAW Sign Partnership to Revive Nasr Automotive Brand 06.18.2026

    Egypt's iconic but long-dormant car brand is getting a second life — courtesy of China. El Nasr Automotive Manufact.....

    Li Auto Exec Claims No Tier-1 AD in China Besides Tesla — Not Everyone Agrees 06.17.2026

    Li Auto is making waves with some blunt talk. Zhan Kun, a senior executive at the company, declared publicly that apart .....

    Chery Arrizo 8 Conquer Edition Launches from RMB 111,900 (USD 16,500) 06.17.2026

    Chery has given the Arrizo 8 a mid-life glow-up. The Arrizo 8 Conquer Edition hit the market on June 17 with four varian.....

    Li Auto Targets Tesla FSD V14 Parity with Mahe VLA by Q4 2026 06.16.2026

    Li Auto is drawing a line in the sand. At its Livis Day software and embodied intelligence launch on June 15, the Beijin.....

    Seres Unveils "Xiao Sai" Humanoid Robot — But the Stock Chart Tells a Different Story 06.16.2026

    Seres has a new face to show off. The Chongqing-based automaker debuted its humanoid robot, "Xiao Sai", on June 15 in a .....

    AVATR Outlines 2026 Product Roadmap: 07L SUV in Q3, Flagship 6-Seater with CATL Qilin Condensed Battery 06.16.2026

    AVATR is picking up the pace. The Changan-Huawei-CATL venture has announced its 2026 product cadence: the AVATR 07L, a l.....

    Chinese Car Imports to Australia Surge 83%, Overtaking Japan 06.16.2026

    China has overtaken Japan as Australia's top car import source, with Chinese vehicle imports surging 83% year-on-yea.....

    NPS Is No Longer a “Score Game”: When Word of Mouth Becomes the Lifeline for Automakers 06.15.2026

    Anddion Consulting Nie TaoDo you remember the last time you enthusiastically recommended a car to a friend? Today, the .....

    NIO 2026 Champion Edition ET5, ET5T & EC6 Launch from RMB 313,000 (USD 46,200) 06.15.2026

    NIO officially launched its 2026 Champion Edition lineup on June 15 in Shanghai, covering three models: ET5, ET5T, and E.....

    BYD to Start Hungary Assembly in Q4, Pauses Turkey Plant 06.11.2026

    BYD will begin vehicle assembly at its Hungarian plant in Q4 2026, according to EVP Stella Li, who spoke to Reuters at t.....

    Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV Launches at RMB 99,800 06102026

    Geely's Galaxy sub-brand officially launched the Starship 7 EV on June 10, priced from RMB 99,800 to 119,800 (~USD 1.....

    Pirelli Develops Next-Gen P Zero Tires for NIO ES9 06092026

    Pirelli has developed a bespoke next-generation P Zero tire for the NIO ES9, the brand's 900V flagship executive SUV.....

    Mercedes-Benz All-Electric GLC SUV Opens Pre-Sales from RMB 349k 06092026

    Mercedes-Benz has opened pre-orders for its all-electric GLC SUV (Liujin Edition, five-seat high-spec trim) in China, pr.....

    BYD Da Han Flagship Sedan: Spy Shots Drop, Q3 Launch Locked In 06092026

    BYD is not done reshuffling China's sedan market. Meet the Da Han — the flagship sedan counterpart to the Da T.....

    Leapmotor C-Series Refresh: Blind Bookings Open, C10/C11/C16 Launch June 16 06092026

    Leapmotor is not holding back. Blind bookings for its refreshed C-Series — the C10, C11, and C16 — opened today, with .....

    Stellantis Goes Local in Malaysia: Leapmotor C10 Rolls Off the Gurun Line 06082026

    Walk into the Gurun plant in Kedah, Malaysia, and you will see something interesting: Stellantis — the Franco-Italian-A.....

    China Overtakes Japan as Australia's Top Car Supplier — BYD Leads the Charge 06082026

    China has officially knocked Japan off its perch as Australia's top car import source. That is not a headline from s.....

    BYD Unleashes Premium Ambition in Germany with First Denza Store in Hamburg 06062026

    HAMBURG — In a bold move to redefine its image in Europe's largest automotive market, BYD officially opened the fir.....

    China Top 5 Domestic Carmakers May 2026 Sales Breakdown

    BrandTotal Volume May, 2026ExportExport YoYExport MixNEV RatioBYD383,453160,644+80.70%41.89%100%Chery247,823181,871+80.5.....

    2025 Survey Report on Employment and Living Conditions of Truck Drivers CN version 2025

    2025 Survey Report on Employment and Living Conditions of Truck DriversRenmin University of China, Institute of Employme.....

    The Market Landscape of China's Automotive Aftermarket 2019

    The Market Landscape of China's Automotive Aftermarket 2019Speaking at the 2019 Beijing CPCA ForumWhen it comes to t.....

    WHITE PAPER ON THE MARKET AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES EN 2026

    12_20260602140954e5e47.docxWhite Paper SummaryCo-released by CATARC, JETOUR Auto and Tsinghua University, the white pape.....

    Cadillac launches LYRIQ-V in China 06012026

    SHANGHAI — Cadillac has launched the LYRIQ-V in China, pricing it aggressively at USD 57,500 for a limited production r.....

    CHENGDU AUTOSHOW PDF 092025

    1_202606011155026d1eb.pdfBased on the content of the 2025 Chengdu Motor Show Post-Show Tracking CHINESEPDF, published by.....

    GAC Group Enters Pakistan Market with 4 Key NEV Models 05302026

    GUANGZHOU, China – GAC Group has officially launched its brand in Pakistan, marking a significant step in its global NE.....

    LET'S SEE GEELY'S CORE NEV PLATFORMS: SEA 07162025

    Geely's NEV ecosystem is built on four modular architectures (BMA/CMA/SPA/SEA), with SEA (Sustainable Experience Arc.....

    RANGE ANXIETY SOLVED? BEIJING USER'S HYBRID STRATEGY WITH 102KM DAILY ELECTRIC-ONLY COMMUTE

    IntroductionThe automotive industry continues to debate the real-world efficacy of range-extended electric vehicles (REE.....

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    Cadillac VISTIQ Launches in China: A Three-Row Flagship That Reimagines Grandeur 04222026

    Cadillac VISTIQ Officially Launched in Chinese NEV MarketCadillac just made its biggest statement yet in the China NEV m.....

    ZingEVs Team

    About the ZingEV TeamPowering the Electric RevolutionAt ZingEV, we’re more than just analysts - we’re EV enthusiasts, .....

    Smart #5 EHD Launches in China at RMB 189,900 — The PHEV That Took Notes From Stuttgart 05312026

    Smart Autos just dropped a bombshell: the #5 EHD, China's first Mercedes-co-developed PHEV SUV, opens presales at RMB 18.....

    Buick E7 Hits 10,000 Deliveries in First Month — Fastest JV NEV Ever 05242026

    A JV That Actually Moves UnitsBuick's Zijing E7 just delivered 10,000 units in its first month on sale — the fastes.....

    SAIC Hits 100 Million Vehicles — IM LS9 Hyper Marks the Milestone 05282026

    A Hundred Million Reasons to Pay AttentionSAIC Group just delivered its 100 millionth vehicle — the first Chinese autom.....

    Audi E7X Launches in China — Full-Size Smart Performance SUV from ¥269,800 05292026

    Audi Drops a Big One — The E7X Is HereAudi officially launched the E7X at the Greater Bay Area Auto Show in Shenzhen (M.....

    China Automotive Overseas Market Information Association Conferences Conclude in Bangkok and Dubai 08262025

    Chinese EV Makers Team Up AbroadChina's automakers are done going it alone overseas. The China Automotive Overseas M.....

    AVATR Lands in Brazil: Presidential Hype Meets a USD 51M Manufacturing Bet

    Avatr made its Latin American debut at the São Paulo Motor Show, and the guest list alone tells you everything about th.....

    Firefly debuted at Singapore 01082026

    January 8, 2026 (Singapore) – Firefly, NIO's urban premium EV sub-brand, debuted its right-hand-drive model today a.....

    THE RISE OF PERSONALIZATION: HOW CHINA'S CUSTOM AUTO MODIFICATIONS ARE DRIVING A NEW ERA IN AUTOMOTIVE CULTURE 08092025

    The automotive industry is undergoing a profound shift—one where personalization is no longer a luxury but a defining f.....

    Loyalty Isn’t About Brands Anymore-It’s About People, from 2023 Yiche Brand Loyalty Report

    Oh my god, I got hacked. Building a website is so hard.Seeking help from tech pros everywhere - I just wanna create a si.....

    THE RISE OF CHINA’S CAR REFRIGERATOR 07092025

    THE RISE OF CHINA’S CAR REFRIGERATORThe car refrigerator, once a niche accessory for premium vehicles, is rapidly gaini.....

    CHINA’S AUTOMOTIVE MARKET IN 2025: THREE DEFINING BATTLEGROUNDS 07072025

    The world’s largest auto market is entering its next act - one defined not by gradual evolution but by concurrent revol.....

    [POLICY WATCH] CHINA’S 2025 CAR SCRAPPAGE SCHEME: HOW NEW ENERGY VEHICLES ARE RESHAPING THE MARKET 07062025

    [POLICY WATCH] CHINA’S 2025 CAR SCRAPPAGE SCHEME: HOW NEW ENERGY VEHICLES ARE RESHAPING THE MARKET Since 2024, China’s.....

    MONTHLY CHINA'S PASSENGER VEHICLE MARKET ANALYSIS: MARCH 2025, BY CPCA

    "China's auto market surged in March 2025, with NEVs hitting 51% retail penetration as domestic brands dominated, wh.....

    [CONSUMER INSIGHTS] WHAT SHOULD HOMEGROWN PREMIUM NEVS LOOK LIKE IN THE EYES OF CONSUMERS?

    As Chinese NEV brands push into the RMB 600,000–1 million (UDS 83,000-139,000) price bracket, one fundamental question .....

    CHINA INVESTS 6 BILLION IN SOLID-STATE BATTERIES IN MAY 2025-ARE YOU “IN”?

    June 5, 2025, by Xiaoxi Wang of Chief Editor of iAuto and C-Dimension MediaDivided into seven projects, the funding does.....

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    Wuling Indonesia Signs Strategic Deal with Grab, Binguo EVs Hit Ride-Hailing Fleet 06.29.2026

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    China Car Rental Market Annual Report 2025 (by Fastdata) PDF IN CN

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    Egypt El Nasr and China FAW Sign Partnership to Revive Nasr Automotive Brand 06.18.2026

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    Li Auto Exec Claims No Tier-1 AD in China Besides Tesla — Not Everyone Agrees 06.17.2026

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    Chery Arrizo 8 Conquer Edition Launches from RMB 111,900 (USD 16,500) 06.17.2026

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    Li Auto Targets Tesla FSD V14 Parity with Mahe VLA by Q4 2026 06.16.2026

    Li Auto is drawing a line in the sand. At its Livis Day software and embodied intelligence launch on June 15, the Beijin.....

    Seres Unveils "Xiao Sai" Humanoid Robot — But the Stock Chart Tells a Different Story 06.16.2026

    Seres has a new face to show off. The Chongqing-based automaker debuted its humanoid robot, "Xiao Sai", on June 15 in a .....

    AVATR Outlines 2026 Product Roadmap: 07L SUV in Q3, Flagship 6-Seater with CATL Qilin Condensed Battery 06.16.2026

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    Chinese Car Imports to Australia Surge 83%, Overtaking Japan 06.16.2026

    China has overtaken Japan as Australia's top car import source, with Chinese vehicle imports surging 83% year-on-yea.....

    NPS Is No Longer a “Score Game”: When Word of Mouth Becomes the Lifeline for Automakers 06.15.2026

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    NIO 2026 Champion Edition ET5, ET5T & EC6 Launch from RMB 313,000 (USD 46,200) 06.15.2026

    NIO officially launched its 2026 Champion Edition lineup on June 15 in Shanghai, covering three models: ET5, ET5T, and E.....

    BYD to Start Hungary Assembly in Q4, Pauses Turkey Plant 06.11.2026

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