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Xiaomi reportedly has no plan to build car production plant in Shanghai

Xiaomi's electric vehicle unit (“Xiaomi EV”) currently has no plan to build a new car manufacturing plant in Shanghai, an inside person at the EV maker revealed to a local media outlet, in response to a recent rumor saying Xiaomi has such intention according to a bidding document.  

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Leapmotor's C01 to make debut tonight with presale beginning

The C01, the fourth production model of Leapmotor, will make its debut tonight with the presale kicking off at the same time. It is the first mass-produced model to utilize the startup’s CTC (cell-to-chassis) technology.

Presale of China-made Audi Q4 e-tron to start on May 20

FAW-Volkswagen Audi is about to start the presale of the Audi Q4 e-tron on May 20. Riding on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, the China-made model looks extremely similar to the version sold overseas, but its exterior features more sporty essence thanks to the Sportback design.

Haima Automobile posts 9.38% YoY drop in April sales

Chinese automaker Haima Automobile sold 3,140 vehicles in April 2022, posting a 9.38% year-on-year decline. In the Jan.-Apr. period, the company’s total sales dropped 15.27% year on year to 8,870 units.

Jiangling Motors' April sales tumble 48.61% YoY

Jiangling Motors Corporation, Ltd. sold 17,200 vehicles in April, a 48.61% year-on-year downward movement. For the first four months of the year, the automaker saw its cumulative sales fall 24.2% from a year ago to 87,357 units.

Geely's ZEEKR sees April sales climb 19% MoM

In April, China’s major automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely Auto), saw its premium EV brand ZEEKR recover from last month’s sales slope, according to the company’s report on May 10th.

Tesla sells 1,512 China-made vehicles in April 2022

In the fourth month of 2022, Tesla sold 1,512 China-made vehicles in wholesale, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

BYD tops other PV makers in China by April retail, wholesale volumes

In April 2022, the retail sales of locally-made PVs (referring to cars, MPVs, SUVs and minibuses) in China amounted to around 1.062 million units, plunging 35.7% from a year earlier, while also tumbling 34% compared to the previous month, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

NIO signs agreement to manufacture new sub-brand models at NeoPark

Chinese startup NIO has signed a cooperation agreement with local authority of Hefei Economic & Technological Development Zone for building the second-phase complete vehicle manufacturing base at NeoPark and the supporting core auto parts projects, the information office of Hefei municipal government said on May 10 via its twitter-like Weibo account.

Baidu brings Apollo Go Robotaxi service to Wuhan

On May 10th, Baidu officially launched its Robotaxi service, Apollo Go, in Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WHDZ), strengthening Wuhan's intelligent connected vehicle development. 

Haima Automobile sets up subsidiary for green energy businesses

Chinese carmaker Haima Automobile set up on May 9 a wholly-owned subsidiary, which is permitted to sell hydrogen refueling and storage facilities.

Plus introduces Plus Build program in the US, refitting autonomous trucks in one day

On May 9th, commercial vehicle autonomous driving company Plus introduced the Plus Build program across America with its partner, fleet technology developer, Velociti.

JAC Group's YTD export volume jumps 38% YoY

In the first fourth months of 2022, Chinese automaker JAC Group saw growing momentum in both battery-electric vehicle sales and export volume, according to its report released on May 9th.

Gotion High-Tech inks MoU with Argentina's JEMSE for lithium business

Gotion High-Tech announced on May 9 it has forged a strategic partnership with Argentina's state-owned mining company Jujuy Energía y Minería Sociedad del Estado (JEMSE) to conduct all-around cooperation on lithium resources.

Changan Automobile sells 115,739 vehicles in April

On May 10th, Changan Automobile released its April sales and production report with an overall monthly decline compared to a year ago.