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China's Auto Exports Jump 81% in July
China's auto exports continued their rapid growth in July, with monthly exports topping 1 million vehicles for the second consecutive month, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
China exported 1.043 million vehicles in July, up 81.3% year on year and 0.6% from June. Of this total, New energy vehicle (NEV) exports reached 553,000 units, up 5.7% month on month and 145.5% year on year. NEVs accounted for more than half of China's total auto exports for the second consecutive month.
From January to July, China exported 6.14 million vehicles, up 66.8% year on year. NEV exports surged 120% to 2.909 million units.
Key takeaway: China's auto exports are accelerating rapidly, with NEVs now making up nearly half of exports so far this year.
Pony.ai's Robotaxi Revenue Surges 691% in Q2
Pony.ai's Robotaxi business continued to accelerate in the second quarter of 2026, with revenue surging 691.2% year on year to RMB81.92 million ($12.1 million), according to the company's latest financial results released on August 18.
The company's total revenue rose 68.8% year on year to RMB246 million ($36.2 million), with Robotaxi services contributing about one-third of total revenue for the first time. Robotaxi revenue also increased 40.9% from the previous quarter.
Within the Robotaxi business, fare-charging revenue jumped 849.3% year on year, reaching a record quarterly growth rate. The sharp increase points to growing consumer adoption and the accelerating commercialization of autonomous ride-hailing services.
As of June 30, Pony.ai had 1,975 Robotaxis in its fleet. Its seventh-generation Robotaxis, based on models from BAIC, GAC and Toyota, have all entered regular commercial service.
Pony.ai is also accelerating its overseas expansion through partnerships and co-fleet models, with a pipeline of more than 4,000 Robotaxis planned for international markets.
Key takeaway: Pony.ai's surging Robotaxi revenue suggests that autonomous ride-hailing is moving beyond pilot programs toward a more commercially viable business model, while the company is simultaneously scaling up its global expansion.
Xiaomi SU7 Deliveries Surpass 500,000 in 28.5 Months
Xiaomi's SU7 all-electric sedan lineup has surpassed 500,000 cumulative deliveries, setting a new record for a single model from a Chinese EV startup. The milestone came just 28.5 months after the first-generation SU7 was launched on March 28, 2024.
The SU7 lineup has evolved through three generations in less than two and a half years, and now includes the Standard, Pro, Max and Ultra variants, covering a price range of RMB219,900 to RMB529,900.
The SU7 has also ranked No. 1 in monthly sales among sedans priced above RMB200,000 for four consecutive months since the start of 2026.
With more than 500,000 deliveries, the SU7 is the first and only single model from a Chinese EV startup to surpass the 500,000-unit milestone in the RMB200,000-plus segment.
The achievement comes after Xiaomi EV produced its 500,000th vehicle in November 2025, reaching the milestone in 602 days—a record pace among global new energy vehicle makers at the time.
Key takeaway: Xiaomi has reached the 500,000-delivery milestone for the SU7 in just 28.5 months, highlighting the rapid market acceptance of the company's first production car.
