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The third-generation Nio ES8 delivered 11,260 retail units in February 2026 , holding the top position in China's large SUV market for the third consecutive month — more than double the volume of its nearest rival, the Zeekr 9X , which posted 4,878 units Nio's third-generation ES8 The result came despite one of China's most disruptive automotive slow seasons in years. The 2026 Chinese New Year holiday ran from February 15 to 23 — the longest on record — leaving only 16 working days in the month, three fewer than the prior year.  China's Passenger Car Association (CPCA) had flagged February as the year's likely sales trough. Against that backdrop, the ES8's volume still represented a 65.8% year-on-year increase for the Nio main brand, which delivered 15,159 units in total during the month. The ES8 accounted for 54.14% of Nio total February deliveries of 20,797 units, and 74.28% of Nio main brand volumes. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the SUV delivered 39,697 ...

Gordon Murray Automotive ha ottenuto l'approvazione finale per la supersportiva dedicata al campione di F1 austriaco spinta da un V12 aspirato e produzione limitata a 25 esemplari . Ecco dettagli tecnici e prestazioni  Gordon Murray Automotive ha confermato la produzione della T.50s Niki Lauda, dopo i test finali al Bahrain International Circuit. Dario Franchitti , quattro volte campione del mondo Indycar e tre volte vincitore della Indy 500, sviluppatore e collaudatore del progetto, ha segnato un tempo sul giro di 1:53.03, superando di sette secondi il record sul giro GT3 stabilito nel 2001.  Dopo il test, Franchitti ha approvato la T.50s per la produzione , che vedrà tutte le T.50s destinate ai clienti completate entro la metà del 2026 , con assegnazioni ai clienti in Nord America, Europa e nel resto del mondo.  Il modello, che rende omaggio al tre volte campione di Formula 1 Niki Lauda che il 17 giugno 1978 portò alla vittoria la Brabham BT46B (monoposto frutto de...

The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker officially released the second-generation blade battery and Flash Charging technology on Thursday, setting a new record for charging speeds . It takes only five minutes to charge from 10% to 70%, and just nine minutes from 10% to 97%  BYD today officially unveiled its second-generation Blade Battery and Flash Charging technology. The advancements boost battery energy density and dramatically reduce charging times, even in extreme cold. A cornerstone of the new technology is its unprecedented charging speed.  The second-generation Blade Battery can charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes, and from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes. Impressively, even in sub-zero conditions, the system maintains remarkable efficiency : a 20%-97% charge takes 12 minutes at -20°C, and the same 12 minutes at -30°C, just three minutes longer than at ambient temperatures for the 20%-97% range. Furthermore, when using standard charging piles, the second-generation Bla...

Mercedes-Benz will develop a new entry-level EV platform codenamed Phoenix based on Geely's GEEA (Geely Electronic & Electrical Architecture) 4.0 platform . This marks the first time the 130-year-old German luxury automaker has granted independent development rights for a new vehicle platform to an R&D team outside its German headquarters   Mercedes-Benz is shifting the development focus of its new electric vehicle (EV) platform to China and plans to adopt the technical architecture of its Chinese partner Geely Auto, according to a Chinese media report. Mercedes-Benz will develop a new entry-level EV platform codenamed Phoenix based on Geely's GEEA (Geely Electronic & Electrical Architecture) 4.0 platform. Mercedes-Benz China R&D Center will become the global headquarters for compact vehicle development, independently overseeing the design and development of new compact models, with the Phoenix platform marking the first project for Mercedes-Benz China under...

Lo scorso mese sono state totalizzate 157.334 immatricolazioni : 19.369 in più rispetto allo stesso mese 2025. Bene anche le vendite ai privati, che hanno incrementato i volumi ma perso 2.2 punti di quota. Molto bene Fiat , che ha messo a segno una crescita (+42,86%) tre volte superiore alla media. Nella classifica per modelli Pandina è sempre leader, Grande Panda sale al terzo posto preceduta da Jeep Avenger, mentre Dacia Sandero , che per molti mesi è stata l’auto estera più venduta in Italia, è scivolata in ventunesima posizione   Fiat Pandina è l'auto più venduta a clienti privati in Italia nel mese di febbraio Con 20 giorni lavorativi, gli stessi di febbraio 2025, il secondo mese dell’anno si è chiuso con un risultato molto positivo: +14% e 157.334 immatricolazioni, quasi 20.000 in più (19.369) rispetto a febbraio 2025, secondo i dati statistici di Unrae , l’associazione che raggruppa le Case automobilistiche estere operanti in Italia. Con il dato di febbraio 2026, il bilanc...

The upcoming technology launch will focus on five key areas : batteries, charging solutions, hybrid systems, intelligent driving (ADAS), and high-voltage platforms, introducing a comprehensive suite of technologies. In addition to the release of major technologies, the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant will also showcase over ten new models from its various brands  Official teaser image of the BYD Seal 08 front lighting signature BYD will hold a t echnology launch event in Shenzen on March 5. The upcoming technology launch will focus on five key areas: batteries, charging, hybrid systems, intelligent driving, and high-voltage platforms, introducing a comprehensive suite of technologies.  The event will also showcase over ten new models and a significant product offensive across its Dynasty, Ocean, Denza, and Yangwang brands. The event will see the official market launch of the Seal 07 EV, of the D-segment flagship Suv Great Tang, of the new flagship sedan, the Seal 08....