Adrian Leung

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Christopher Udemans |Adrian Leung |Ben Westcott

First results expected: May 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM EDT Labor PartyWon 0 seats Leads in 0CoalitionWon 0 seats Leads in 0 ——— ——— ——— ——— Voting has kicked off for Australia’s May 3 federal election, as Anthony Albanese seeks to become the country’s first prime minister in two decades to win consecutive polls. Read More: Who’s Likely to Win Australia’s Election and What’s at Stake?

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

The BYD Sealion 07 DM-i, a new plug-in hybrid SUV from the company’s Ocean series, will officially launch on May 8. Positioned as a mid-to-large-size SUV, it is currently available for pre-sale with prices ranging from 189,800 to 229,800 yuan (approximately 26,100 – 31,611 USD). Promotional offers include financing incentives and trade-in subsidies of up to 15,000 yuan.

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

Since its launch on March 16, the Toyota bZ3X has recorded over 10,000 deliveries, with 12,000 pending orders, Peng Baolin, Deputy General Manager of Sales at GAC Toyota, has announced. This early success underscores Toyota’s stronger push into China’s electric vehicle market through deeper localisation and a fresh development model. At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Toyota showcased the bZ3X and the newly unveiled bZ7, both developed under the Regional Chief Engineer (RCE) system.

2 weeks ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Japan’s three major automakers — Nissan, Toyota, and Honda — signalled a new transition phase to new energy vehicles. Joint venture brands introduced a range of localised models developed specifically for China. One example is the Dongfeng Nissan N7, which features a co-developed driver assistance system with Momenta, marking a step forward for Nissan’s local operations. Nissan outlined a new strategy to strengthen its position in China’s competitive auto market.

2 weeks ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

The Zeekr 007 GT marks a notable addition to Zeekr’s electric vehicle lineup. It is Zeekr’s second wagon following the 001. Built on the SEA platform shared with the 007 sedan, it introduces mechanical and design modifications that distinguish it from the sedan, combining aerodynamic styling with technological upgrades. Let’s take a deep dive into the Zeekr 007 GT wagon on the streets of Zhuhai and see how it differs from the Zeekr 007 sedan that we tested last year.