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NIO’s family-focused electric SUV marked a key production milestone in Shanghai , supported by stronger August demand, a lower-priced 2026 update, improved technology features and leading residual value performance in China’s midsize EV segment  ONVO delivers the 110,000th L60 to user On Aug. 28, NIO’S ONVO brand officially announced in Shanghai that its flagship model, the ONVO L60, had reached 110,000 vehicle deliveries. The milestone came about 23 months after deliveries of the L60 began on September 28, 2024, and also showed that sales of the model rebounded significantly in August.  The ONVO L60 was launched as the first model introduced after the ONVO brand entered the market. It has remained among the top three best-selling midsize all-electric SUVs in China’s RMB 200,000 ($29,760) price segment.  ONVO L60's 110,000th delivery ceremony The 2026 ONVO L60 officially went on sale on June 11 , bringing another round of price adjustments and equipment upgrades. The ...

Una campagna nei supermercati Albert Heijn XL porta la micromobilità elettrica fuori dagli showroom e la trasforma in esperienza d’acquisto, con esposizioni dedicate, consulenza dei dealer in store e formule di noleggio personalizzate  Dal 31 agosto la Fiat Topolino entra in un contesto decisamente insolito per il mercato automotive: venti supermercati Albert Heijn XL nei Paesi Bassi, dove la microcar elettrica sarà esposta direttamente tra le corsie dedicate alla spesa quotidiana. Il format XL identifica i punti vendita di dimensioni maggiori della rete Albert Heijn: superfici più ampie rispetto ai supermercati tradizionali, assortimenti estesi e una vocazione alla spesa settimanale, con un’impostazione più vicina al grande retail esperienziale che al semplice negozio di prossimità. L’iniziativa segna la prima presentazione di un prodotto di micromobilità all’interno dei punti vendita della catena olandese e punta a trasformare il “carrello della spesa” in una vetrina per la mo...

A China-market edition inspired by the Italian coast , featuring blue paintwork, white multi-spoke wheels, exclusive decals and beach-club cabin details  NIO’s Firefly brand launched the new Club Spiaggia special edition in China on Friday, limiting the model to 666 units. The car is priced at 135,800 yuan , or about $20,030, and is already available for purchase, with display vehicles scheduled to arrive at Firefly stores across China from August 29. Under NIO’s BaaS battery-rental plan , the upfront purchase price falls to 95,800 yuan , paired with a monthly battery fee of 399 yuan. Even so, the Club Spiaggia sits clearly above the rest of the range: it costs 16,000 yuan more than the base Free Edition, a 13.4% premium, and 10,000 yuan more than the Glow Edition. The special edition takes its visual cue from the southern Italian coast, adopting blue paintwork, exclusive decals and white multi-spoke wheels. Inside, Firefly adds light-coloured themed seats , full-width floor mats a...

The premium compact EV brand is preparing a coastal-inspired limited-run model , set to be revealed tomorrow .  The new version is expected to highlight a Southern Italian beach theme as the company continues using themed editions to keep consumer interest high Firefly, the premium compact electric vehicle (EV) brand of NIO, will unveil in China its sixth “Spiaggia” special edition tomorrow, embracing Southern Italian beach-inspired blue, white, and orange styling.  Firefly posted a teaser video on Weibo on Thursday featuring themes of the southern Italian coast, summer and the ocean. The official teaser video uses blue, white, and orange across scenes of seawater, sky, and beaches , creating a strong Southern Italian coastal holiday feel. It also used the Italian word "spiaggia," meaning beach, but does not show the vehicle's exterior.  A frame from Firefly's official teaser video Based on previously leaked spy shots, the model is expected to feature blue bodywork...

Xiaomi Auto has taken its first visible step toward international sales , launching global social media channels and a dedicated overseas website as the Chinese technology group prepares to bring its electric vehicle business to Europe in 2027 The new international site, xiaomiauto.com , went live on Wednesday alongside overseas social media accounts under the Xiaomi Auto name. Its most prominent message states that Xiaomi Auto is “officially coming to Europe in 2027,” positioning the region as the first announced destination in the company’s global automotive expansion. Europe confirmed, but market details remain undisclosed For now, Xiaomi has not identified which European countries will receive its cars first, nor has it published local pricing, order dates or a precise sales launch window. The site functions primarily as a brand and technology showcase rather than a transactional retail platform, with no configurator, purchasing portal or market-specific price list available at ...

Alla Monterey Car Week , il numero uno della divisione sportiva ha delineato la transizione del marchio tra heritage, motorsport, nuove tecnologie e il dialogo con una community ancora legata al piacere di guida tradizionale  Ogni anno Monterey riunisce alcune delle auto classiche più costose, rare e desiderate al mondo. Tra concorsi di eleganza aste milionarie e vetture da competizione storiche, però, la settimana californiana non è soltanto una celebrazione della memoria automobilistica: è anche uno dei palcoscenici più efficaci per misurare che forma avrà il futuro della performance. BMW M ha scelto proprio questo contesto per portare per la prima volta in Nord America la M Concept Neue Klasse , affiancandola alle celebrazioni per i quarant’anni della M3. Una cornice tutt’altro che casuale: a Monterey, il passato e il futuro dell’automobile spesso sono separati da pochi metri, e raramente il contrasto è stato così evidente. Dopo il debutto mondiale alla 24 Ore di Le Mans, ...