Adrian Leung

Hong Kong

Data Visual Journalist at Bloomberg Businessweek

None at Bloomberg News

Data Visual journalist @BBGVisualData, Hong Kong. Views expressed are my own.

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Articles

HiPhi’s comeback under fire: founder hit with spending ban amid fresh 143M USD investment

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

Jiangsu HiPhi Automobile Co., Ltd., the newly established entity aiming to revive the premium Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand HiPhi, is confronting serious legal and operational challenges just weeks after its launch. Founder barred from high-value spendingRecent court documents reveal that Ding Lei, founder and legal representative of HiPhi (Guangzhou) Automotive Sales and Service Co., Ltd., has been barred from high-value consumption due to unresolved labour dispute obligations.
GWM's Tank 500 reveals Lidar upgrade and interior tweaks

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

Great Wall Motor’s Tank 500 is set to receive a significant update, as recent spy photos show the SUV equipped with a roof-mounted lidar sensor. This change suggests a move toward more advanced driver assistance features. The latest prototype retains the familiar boxy profile of the current Tank 500 but introduces a new dark green exterior and a visibly mounted lidar unit on the roof.
BYD Seal 06 EV to launch at Chongqing Auto Show on June 7

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

BYD officially announced that the all-electric Seal 06 EV will launch at the upcoming Chongqing Auto Show, opening on June 7. Built on the advanced e-Platform 3.0 Evo, the new model promises improvements across aesthetics, driving dynamics, comfort, and safety. The Seal 06 EV continues BYD’s “ocean aesthetics” design philosophy, introducing a closed front grille with sharp, narrow headlights and a trapezoidal lower intake.
Nio’s budget EV brand Firefly could arrive in UK by October 2025

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

Nio’s budget-friendly EV sub-brand, Firefly, will make its UK debut as early as October 2025. The first right-hand-drive versions of the Firefly hatchback are reportedly already under production, with the model poised to challenge rivals like the Volkswagen ID.2 and the reborn Renault 5 in Europe’s increasingly competitive compact EV segment. Unveiled in April 2025 in China, the Firefly is Nio’s third brand and first entry into the small EV market.
BYD eyes Japan’s 18 billion USD micro-car market with new EV, spotted testing

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

Chinese EV giant BYD plans to enter Japan’s 18 billion USD microcar market in 2025 with a low-cost electric vehicle as part of its expanding global strategy. Atsuki Tofukuji, president of BYD Japan, confirmed in an interview with the Financial Times that the company will launch a new micro-EV explicitly designed for overseas markets and not sold in China.
Geely Galaxy A7 EM-i PHEV official images: over 2,100 km total range

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

Geely has officially revealed the Galaxy A7 EM-i, a new mid-size plug-in hybrid sedan under its Galaxy sub-brand. Highlighting fuel efficiency and long-range capability, the model boasts an impressively low fuel consumption of just over 2L per 100 km when operating without electric charge and a total range exceeding 2,100 km.
BYD’s new price war triggers backlash from industry and regulators

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

On May 23, 2025, BYD launched a sweeping new round of price cuts across 22 innovative driving models, slashing prices by up to 53,000 yuan (approx. 7,300 USD). The promotion covers key products under both its Dynasty and Ocean series, with the Seagull with advanced driver-assistance now starting at 55,800 yuan (approx. 7,700 USD) and the Seal 07 DM-i dropping to 102,800 yuan (approx. 14,400 USD) after BYD and government subsidies.
China’s NEV sales rise in May: BYD & Geely tops, new brands surge

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market remained dynamic in May 2025, with several automakers posting strong year-on-year growth despite some monthly fluctuations. BYD retained a commanding lead, while Geely, Leapmotor, and Xpeng recorded the highest year-on-year gains, doubling their May 2024 volumes. The rankings also reflect increasing competition among legacy automakers, startups, and tech-backed brands.
New Xpeng P7 spotted undisguised: more power, larger size, new design

1 week ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

Xpeng’s next-generation P7 has been spotted without camouflage, revealing a sharp new design and upgraded specifications. The model is expected to debut in Q3 2025, with a market launch later this year, aiming to compete with rivals like the Xiaomi SU7. The new P7’s exterior is completely redesigned compared to the current P7i. The body features more angular styling, with horizontal light bars at the front and rear and vertical LED elements.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Track Edition debuts at Greater Bay Auto Show with Nürburgring credentials

2 weeks ago | carnewschina.com | Adrian Leung

At the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show, Xiaomi officially unveiled the SU7 Ultra Track Edition, a factory-enhanced version of its flagship high-performance electric sedan. Offered as an optional 100,000 yuan (13880 USD) “Track Professional Package,” the new variant builds on the SU7 Ultra’s existing capabilities with a suite of specialised hardware for circuit-focused performance. The upgrade package is expected to go on sale soon.