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2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class hits Chinese market, starting at 962,600 yuan

The 2025 refreshed version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has officially hit the Chinese market on February 19, offering five variants with prices ranging from 962,600 yuan to 2,042,600 yuan.

Photo credit: Mercedes-Benz

Beijing to build 1,000 supercharging stations in 2025

Beijing plans to complete 1,000 supercharging stations in 2025, as part of the city's "Green Economy" initiative, announced on February 18. This goal is included in the city's action plan to accelerate green infrastructure and technology development.

Huawei to hold tech launch event for MAEXTRO brand on Feb. 20

Huawei's Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance will host a tech release event at 2:30 PM on February 20 for MAEXTRO, the luxury new energy vehicle brand developed in collaboration with JAC Group, as announced on its official account.

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service sets sights on global expansion

During Baidu's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 earnings call, CEO and co-founder Robin Li highlighted the impressive growth of Apollo Go, the company's autonomous ride-hailing service, and its ambitious plans for global expansion in 2025.

VOYAH DREAM lineup adds new Huawei Qiankun Smart Driving Editions

On February 19, Dongfeng Motor's premium new energy vehicle brand VOYAH put new variants of its DREAM MPV model on to the market, which are now equipped with Huawei's Qiankun intelligent driving system.

Mazda's MAZDA6e all-electric flagship sedan to hit Thai market in 2025

Mazda Motor Corporation, together with Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd., announced in Bangkok on February 14 that its first global flagship electric sedan, the MAZDA6e, will officially enter the Thai market in 2025.

GAC Trumpchi releases images of Trumpchi M8 Qiankun series powered by Huawei's tech

GAC Trumpchi recently released official images of its upcoming M8 Qiankun Series, an MPV model co-developed with Huawei. The vehicle is set to offer cutting-edge intelligent features including high-level driver assistance and valet parking capabilities, with an official launch expected in the near future.

FOTON, TELD to build joint venture for new energy truck charging facility business

On February 19, 2025, Chinese commercial vehicle maker FOTON and electric vehicle charging service provider TELD officially signed an agreement in Beijing, aiming to build a joint venture that focusing on developing and operating new energy heavy-duty truck charging stations, and selling charging piles worldwide.

2025 DENZA N7 goes on sale, starting at 259,800 yuan

On February 18, BYD's premium brand DENZA officially put the 2025 DENZA N7 model onto the market. Coming with three trim levels, the model is priced between 259,800 yuan and 289,800 yuan.

UAES achieves scale delivery of next-gen onboard charging, power distribution unit

United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. ("UAES"), a joint venture between Bosch and SAIC Motor-backed Zhong-Lian Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd., recently began scale delivery of its next-generation in-vehicle charging and power distribution unit, the CharCON5U, according to a press release the company issued on Feb. 18 via its WeChat account.

CATL, DiDi's joint venture incorporated for EV charging, battery swapping businesses

On February 18, Contemporary Orange (Xiamen) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was established, according to an enterprise query platform Tianyancha. The company focuses on sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) battery swapping infrastructure, the operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and battery leasing services.

Leapmotor strengthens strategic partnership with Industrial Bank's Hangzhou Branch

On February 14, Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor held a strategic cooperation ceremony with Industrial Bank's Hangzhou branch. Under the agreement, the two parties will leverage their respective strengths in industrial ecosystems and financial services to deepen collaboration in credit financing, green finance, digital finance, and industrial investment.

Chery unveils patent for modular flying car with three-body design

Chery Automobile, in collaboration with Tsinghua University's Intelligent Transportation Laboratory, recently revealed a patent for a modular flying car concept. Unlike traditional integrated flying cars, this innovative three-body composite wing design introduces a modular separation approach, featuring a pioneering three-body docking mechanism.

AVATR 07 Pro+ hits market, starting from 219,900 yuan

On February 18, AVATR Technology released the AVATR 07 Pro+ smart new energy vehicle model onto the market, which is priced at 219,900 yuan for the range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) version and 229,900 yuan for the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) version.

BYD's SEALION 7 all-electric SUV hits Indonesian market at IIMS 2025

On February 13, 2025, BYD made a strong precence at the Indonesia International Motor Show 2025 (IIMS 2025), presenting both its BYD and DENZA brands in a 1,598-square-meter exhibition space.