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NIO's ONVO names second model 'ONVO L90'

NIO's ONVO brand has revealed the name of its second model, the ONVO L90. This large SUV, designed for families, features a three-row seating layout and is set to debut in the second quarter this year, with market launch expected in the third quarter.

DENZA N9 begins pre-sale

On February 21, BYD-backed DENZA brand announced the pre-sale of its N9 model, with prices ranging from 450,000 yuan to 550,000 yuan.

Huawei smart tech-powered FANGCHENGBAO BAO 5 Smart Driving editions hit market 

On February 21, BYD's FANGCHENGBAO brand saw the BAO 5 Smart Driving edition SUVs hit the market. Powered by smart driving solutions from both BYD and Huawei, the new vehicles feature a price range from 239,800 yuan to 329,800 yuan.

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Huasheng Haoche to purchase 5,000 units of Dongfeng AEOLUS vehicles

On February 20, Chinese automotive retail platform Huasheng Haoche signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dongfeng Changxing Science and Technology Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng AEOLUS for the purchase of 5,000 vehicles in 2025.

Geely starts pre-sale for Galaxy LEVC L380 all-electric MPV

Geely has officially launched the pre-sale for the Galaxy LEVC L380 "Land Airbus" on February 21. The new model, positioned as a large all-electric MPV, offers four variants with a pre-sale price range of 339,900 yuan to 499,900 yuan.

Leapmotor's new T03 hits market, starting from 59,900 yuan

Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor on Feb. 21 officially put the new T03 model onto the market. As a globally-oriented five-door all-electric vehicle, the new T03 is available in two variants: the 310 Comfort Edition priced at 59,900 yuan and the 403 Comfort Edition at 69,900 yuan.

UISEE launches autonomous vehicle trial operation at Qatar's Hamad International Airport

Chinese L4 autonomous driving company UISEE, in collaboration with Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), Qatar Airways Services, and the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, recently launched a pilot program for its autonomous airport vehicle solutions at Hamad International Airport. This marks the first such initiative in the Middle East, the company announced on Feb. 20.

Pony.ai launches dedicated Robotaxi routes to and fro Guangzhou's transport hubs

Chinese autonomous driving solution provider Pony.ai has officially launched its autonomous vehicle demonstration route in Guangzhou, offering passengers Robotaxi rides between key locations such as the city center, Baiyun International Airport, and Guangzhou South Railway Station, the company disclosed on Feb. 21.

SAIC Motor, Huawei forge partnership to co-build smart new energy vehicles

On February 21, 2025, SAIC Motor and Huawei Device Co., Ltd. signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai. The partnership will focus on product definition, manufacturing, supply chain management, and sales services, aiming to co-develop a new generation of intelligent new energy vehicles (NEVs) and enhance the smart mobility experience for consumers.

Chinese electric heavy-duty truck startup Windrose Technology forays into Denmark

Windrose Technology, a Chinese new-energy heavy-duty truck startup, recently showcased real-world testing data for its long-range all-electric trucks at the Green Transition Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, according to the company's WeChat post on Feb. 20.

China's passenger vehicle retail sales forecasted to grow YoY despite MoM drop: CPCA

China's passenger vehicle retail sales are estimated to reach 1.25 million units in February 2024, reflecting a 13.6% year-on-year (YoY) growth but a 30.3% decline from January, according to the preliminary data from the China Passenger Car Association ("CPCA").

BYD India secures new order of electric bus chassis from India's bus maker OGL

On February 20 (Beijing Time), BYD India inked a deal with its Indian partner Olectra Greentech Ltd. ("OGL"), a leading electric bus manufacturer in the country, for an order of 2,000-set electric bus chassis, which involved models such as the K9, C9, and K7.

CATL, Volkswagen step up cooperation in battery, auto parts R&D, new materials applications

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. ("CATL") announced on Feb. 21 that it has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Volkswagen Group China, in a bid to further deepen their collaboration in lithium battery R&D, new material applications, and component development for new energy vehicles (NEVs).