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VW Anhui Launches ID.UNYX, its 1st EV Model in China, Starting at $28,900

Volkswagen Anhui, the Chinese joint venture majority-owned by German carmaker Volkswagen, has officially launched its first electric vehicle (EV) model, the ID.UNYX, in China to tap the world’s largest and most competitive EV market. Volkswagen Anhui rolled out the ID.UNYX,…

GAC Aion Opens its First EV Assembly Line Outside China in Rayong

The company said the initiative aligns with its plan to expand into global markets and establish a new production base in Southeast Asia. The EV assembly plant in Thailand is situated in the Amata City Industrial Estate, within the Eastern…

China’s Leapmotor Aims to Take EVs Global with Stellantis Deal

CHINESE electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor is little known outside its home country, and even there it is overshadowed by bigger players such as BYD and Tesla. But co-founder and chief executive officer Zhu Jiangming expects that to all change…

Chinese Firms Keen to Set up EV Plant in Johor

The state could become the manufacturing hub for electric vehicles (EVs), as Chinese companies are keen on setting up a large-scale factory here. Johor Import and Export Industry Association (Jimex) deputy president Datuk Seri Farid Ibrahim (pic) said they are…

Xiaomi’s Newly-unveiled SU7 EV Quietly Brought to India

Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has discreetly brought its newly-unveiled electric car, the SU7, to India, potentially eyeing the market for a future launch. The car will be showcased in Bengaluru, although the company has stated there are “no plans” for…

Turkish EV maker TOGG in Talks with Chinese Giant for Production

Zafer Sirakaya, Deputy Chairman of AK Party, announced that Chinese companies are eager to form a production mechanism with TOGG, revealing that talks have begun between TOGG and Chinese company Guangzhou Automobile Group. Speaking to Reuters, AK Party Deputy Chairman…

BYD Secures New EV Leasing Partner to Take on Europe

China’s BYD has found a new EV leasing partner in Europe as it expands overseas. BYD signed a deal with leading car leasing firm Ayvens to distribute its vehicles across Europe.   BYD finds new EV leasing partner for Europe…

VW and SAIC to Develop two New EV Models

Volkswagen and SAIC have signed a series of technical cooperation agreements for new products as part of their Chinese joint venture. These include the development of two all-electric models and three plug-in hybrid models in China and Germany, which will…

Leapmotor Launches C16 Three-row SUV in China

The Leapmotor C16 features a rear-wheel drive drivetrain layout across the range and employs only one electric motor. In the EV variant, the electric motor produces 215 kW and 360 Nm of torque and allows it to finish a 0-100…

Tata Motors Subsidiary, JLR and Chery Announce New Collaboration

Jaguar Land Rover Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited) and Chery Automobile Company Limited announced a new value-creating collaboration model for the next era of electrification in China. The new collaboration model fully leverages Chery’s strong position in…