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Zhao Changjiang has joined Luxeed, the new brand jointly created by Huawei and Chery, as its marketing general manager, according to a local media report. Zhao said on Weibo that he was still on a break recently, without denying the report. (Former BYD Denza sales chief Zhao Changjiang unveiled the Denza Z concept car at the 2025 Shanghai auto show. Image credit: Denza) Zhao Changjiang, former head of sales for BYD’s (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) premium Denza brand, has joined Luxeed — a new brand jointly established by Huawei and Chery (HKG: 9973) — as marketing general manager, local media outlet Jiemian…
Audi’s stunning Concept C not only previews a future electric sports car but also introduces a new design language and a more ergonomic interior layout. We’ve been promised a return to proper controls by reverting to physical buttons and switches for frequently used functions. Although the performance EV isn’t due until later this decade, Ingolstadt is already making amends by addressing some interior niggles that have plagued recent models. In a surprising but welcome announcement, Audi is ditching the touch sliders mounted on the steering wheels of five cars. The A5, Q5, A6, A6 e-tron, and Q6 e-tron are now…
China’s NEV retail penetration rate stood at 61.3 percent during November 1-23, and 53.28 percent year-to-date. Earlier this month, the CPCA projected China’s November NEV retail sales at about 1.35 million units, with a penetration rate of around 60 percent. (A Wuling Hongguang Mini EV displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) China’s passenger new energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales have shown a modest year-on-year increase this month amid overall market weakness. From November 1-23, China’s passenger NEV retail sales came in at 849,000 units, up 3 percent year-on-year and up 8 percent month-on-month, according…
BMW is looking into bringing back range extenders for some of its EVs. The German brand used a gas engine in the quirky first-generation i3 to boost its range. Now, the setup could return in the large iX5 SUV and i7 sedan. BMW is on a roll with its Neue Klasse platform for electric vehicles. The first model underpinned by the new architecture, the iX3 crossover, looks like it’s a really well-rounded EV, with plenty of range, a cosy interior and very fast charging speeds. But it might not be enough for people who have more money to spend and…
Waymo now plans to expand its self-driving taxi service to at least 20 cities. The latest announcement includes Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans. Waymo operates in five cities right now, but it plans a whirlwind of new cities in the coming years. The future of transportation is electric and autonomous. And while the whole electric part may have hit a few speed bumps in the U.S. as of late, the driverless car industry is moving faster than ever. There are many companies making headway, but one is setting the pace: Waymo. The Alphabet-owned driverless taxi firm on Thursday announced that…
The X9 EREV’s final starting price is RMB 309,800 ($43,550), significantly lower than its pre-sales price and the X9 BEV, signaling Xpeng’s ambitions in the EREV market. Xpeng will offer seven models with dual powertrain options next year, substantially expanding its market reach. (Image credit: Xpeng) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV, HKG: 9868) today officially launched its extended-range X9 MPV (multi-purpose vehicle), aiming to capture market share in the hybrid MPV segment with competitive pricing. The final starting price for the X9 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) is RMB 309,800 ($43,550), representing a reduction of RMB 40,200, or 11.49 percent, from the RMB…
Pedego, one of the most recognizable names from the early days of American e-bike brands, is entering a new era. The company has been acquired by the “US-based” ownership group behind the Asian e-bike brand Urtopia, a relatively young, tech-forward electric bike brand known for carbon fiber e-bikes with built-in connectivity and smart features. The result is a newly formed New Pedego Holdings Inc., which both companies are pitching not as a takeover, but as a reboot designed to modernize Pedego and rebuild the dealer network that once made it a retail powerhouse. The new entity will be led by…
It’s hard to believe 12 years have passed since Porsche revealed the 918 Spyder. At its launch in September 2013 during the Frankfurt Motor Show, the electrified supercar was crowned Zuffenhausen’s quickest-accelerating production model. From naught to 62 mph (100 km/h), it needed only 2.6 seconds. Fast-forward to 2025, and even a much heavier SUV now beats the former flagship to that sprint. Well, sort of. Porsche orchestrated a drag race between the 918 Spyder and the Cayenne Turbo Electric to show how its heaviest production vehicle ever is a tenth of a second quicker off the line. The 5,831-pound…
U.S.-spec Volkswagen vehicles can now be controlled remotely from compatible smartwatches. This includes the ID.4 crossover and ID. Buzz minivan. Smartwatches running watchOS and Wear OS are compatible with the myVW+ service. Volkswagen of America’s myVW smartphone app now supports smartwatch integration in the United States, which means owners can control some vehicle functions from their wrist. Most 2020 model-year and newer cars can be controlled from a watchOS or Wear OS device, including the electric ID.4 crossover and ID. Buzz minivan. In the case of the two EVs, owners can use a compatible smartwatch to lock and unlock their…
BYD vehicles equipped with smart driving systems now generate over 130 million km of assisted driving data daily. In October, sales of BYD models equipped with assisted driving systems reached 316,759 units. (A Denza Z9 displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) vehicles equipped with its God’s Eye smart driving system have surpassed cumulative sales of 2 million units as of the end of October, the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker announced today. In October, BYD models equipped with assisted driving systems — including God’s Eye and Huawei’s Qiankun ADS –…