Xiaomi's YU7 Hits 16,548 First-Month Deliveries
When Xiaomi launched its first electric vehicle, the YU7, in July 2025, few expected an instant contender. By August it had delivered 16,548 units.
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Two 2025 Supplier Rankings Put Chinese Firms in the Top 100
Two influential rankings of the world's largest automotive suppliers, published in mid-2025, show the growing share held by Chinese enterprises.
GAC International Signs a KD Plant Deal in Cambodia
On 19 September 2025 GAC International signed a knock-down plant agreement with TH Group in Cambodia, part of its push to localise production.
NIO Raises $1.16 Billion in a New Equity Offering
NIO has completed a $1.16 billion equity offering a week after closing a separate $1 billion raise, taking recent financing past $2.16 billion.
China's Export Map Shifts: Mexico and UAE Rise
China exported 2.83 million vehicles between January and May 2025, up 16%, including 1.16 million new energy vehicles, up 33% year on year.
XPENG Partners with Magna for European Production
XPENG Motors has partnered with Magna International, one of the largest automotive suppliers, to build two smart electric models locally in Europe.
BYD's H1 2025 Revenue Passes Tesla for the First Time
On 29 August BYD released its 2025 interim report: revenue of RMB 371.3 billion, up 23% year on year, and net profit of RMB 15.5 billion, up 14%.
China's Auto Export Boom: 1 in Every 5 Cars Now Goes Abroad
Over the past five years, China’s auto exports have transformed from a minor segment (just 4% of production in 2020) to a major growth driver.
BYD's Rising Global Dominance: The 2025 Picture
BYD's first-quarter 2025 performance overtook established names in Hong Kong, with sales increases of 551%, 734% and 207% across different markets.
Hungary Grows 2.4% in March as Suzuki Leads
March 2025 brought 13,199 new cars onto Hungarian roads, a 2.4% year-on-year improvement, taking the first-quarter total to 32,899 units, up 3.8%.
2025 Automotive Aftermarket Development Forum in Beijing
Held in Beijing on 30 March 2025, the forum is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt, SINOMACHINT and Magic Cube Auto Aftermarket, with Qiu Dahai as chair.
Denza: A $50 Billion EV Opportunity for European Dealers
Denza offers European dealers a high-margin luxury EV opportunity, using service bundles and subsidies to tap a $50 billion market and 20%+ margins.