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Avatr officially launches 06 sedan with starting price of $28,750

5 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

The Avatr 06 is Avatr's second sedan after the Avatr 12, and the third Avatr model offered in both BEV and EREV variants. Avatr aims to achieve global sales of 400,000 units by 2027. In 2024, it delivered 73,606 vehicles. Avatr Technology, the electric vehicle (EV) brand backed by Changan Automobile (SHE: 200625), CATL (SHE: 300750), and Huawei, has launched the Avatr 06, after starting pre-sales of the new sedan last month.
Zeekr launches 009 Grand Collector's Edition in bigger bet on luxury car market

5 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

The Zeekr 009 Grand Collector's Edition is priced a further 14 percent higher than the luxurious Zeekr 009 Grand, with deliveries set to begin in June. Zeekr has created a more exclusive character for the model with unique elements to target the affluent. Zeekr (NYSE: ZK) has upped its bet on the luxury market with the launch of the Zeekr 009 Grand Collector's Edition, a more expensive variant of its flagship MPV (multi-purpose vehicle).
Nio Firefly officially launches 1st model, starts at $16,410 in China

5 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

This article is being updated, please refresh later for more content. Deliveries of Firefly cars will begin on April 29, with a BaaS battery rental purchase option available on August 1. Firefly's starting price is 19.49 percent lower than the pre-sales price, and is also lower than the BMW Mini and Mercedes-Benz Smart cars. Nio's (NYSE: NIO) third brand, Firefly, has officially launched its first electric vehicle (EV) model to challenge the BMW Mini and Mercedes-Benz Smart.
BYD Denza to unveil concept supercar at next week's Shanghai auto show

6 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

The concept supercar car has the ultimate pure styling and world-leading technologies, said the head of Denza. Previously reports said the car was originally a production version of Fang Cheng Bao's Super 9 concept. The head of BYD's (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) premium brand Denza has confirmed that the brand is building a supercar, after spy shots recently circulated again.
Leapmotor, Stellantis to start production in Malaysia by end of 2025

6 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

Leapmotor and Stellantis plan to start production of the Leapmotor C10 SUV in Malaysia by the end of 2025. The project will be based on Stellantis' existing Malaysian plant, with an initial investment of 5 million euros. Localized production of Leapmotor's (HKG: 9863) vehicles will begin in Malaysia this year, after European production began last year.
Nio Firefly uses Horizon Robotics' chips to power its driver assist system

6 days ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

Firefly represents the first model to come out of the partnership between Horizon Robotics and Nio. Nio-branded models will switch to its in-house Shenji chip, while the Onvo L60 uses the Nvidia Orin X. The first model of Nio's (NYSE: NIO) third brand, Firefly, uses chips from local smart driving solutions provider Horizon Robotics (HKG: 9660), which could be one of the key contributing factors to the model having lower costs.
BYD Yangwang teases new SUV U8L for Shanghai auto show

1 week ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

Yangwang shared two images of the U8L and hinted that the new model will be longer than the U8. The U8 is Yangwang's first model and has a starting price of RMB 1,098,000 yuan. Yangwang, the ultra-luxury sub-brand of BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY), has previewed a new model based on its first car, the U8 off-road SUV (sport utility vehicle), ramping up its quest to explore the luxury car market.
Firefly show cars arrive at over 300 Nio stores, official launch 1 day away

1 week ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

Firefly will hold an all-day event for its first model on April 19, with the official product launch starting at 8 pm Beijing time. The model went on pre-sales in China last December for RMB 148,800 yuan ($20,390). Show cars for the first model of Nio's (NYSE: NIO) third brand, Firefly, are already available at more than 300 Nio stores in China, the brand announced today on its mobile app. Starting April 18, Chinese consumers will be able to view the model at Nio stores, the brand said.
China puts brakes on chaos in smart driving sector

1 week ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

Chinese authorities have begun to step up efforts to regulate the software deployment and marketing in the smart driving space, amid concerns over the growing abuse of the systems. Car companies are asked to refrain from using words like smart driving and to perform OTA updates only after completing validation.
Nio to showcase full range of models from its 3 brands at 2025 Shanghai auto show

1 week ago | cnevpost.com | Phate Zhang

This will be the 5th time for the Nio main brand to participate in the Shanghai auto show, and the first time for two sub-brands, Onvo and Firefly, to make their debut at the show. Two models of Onvo and the first model of Firefly will be on display at the Shanghai auto show. Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) announced today that it will showcase the full range of models from its three brands at the 2025 Shanghai auto show next week.