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Audi è stata così silenziosa che sembra aver segretamente orchestrato la fine di un modello i cui giorni erano, in realtà, contati. L’uscita di scena dell'Audi A7 Sportback è definitiva : la produzione di questo modello è stata fermata dalla casa automobilistica a tutti i livelli, con un successore concepito a tale scopo ma che, a causa del suo design, potrebbe non essere accettato come tale.  Pur considerando l’ammiraglia A8, un altro modello di cui ormai non si sa più nulla anche se esiste nel configuratore, la nuova dirigenza del marchio di Ingolstadt ha finalmente ottenuto ciò che voleva, lasciando l a nuova A6 come vera ammiraglia , pur mantenendone il nome dopo aver rettificato, nel tempo, una decisione (ribattezzarla A7) presa con un'altra curiosa o insensata (dipende dai punti di vista) mossa tattica: riservare i numeri pari ai modelli elettrici come la A6 e-tron.  E così la gamma dell'Audi A7 Sportback è stata silenziosamente smantellata: non esiste più nei config...

China will continue offering trade-in subsidies in 2026 to support auto consumption, with adjustments to the implementation details compared to 2025 . The National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Finance announced this decision in a joint notice today. While maintaining the subsidy caps, the fixed-amount subsidies will be replaced with percentage-based subsidies relative to the vehicle price.  Individual consumers scrapping their passenger vehicles and purchasing new energy passenger vehicles or gasoline passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter or smaller displacement will qualify for subsidies.  For new energy passenger vehicles, the scrapping subsidy amounts to 12 percent of the purchase price , capped at 20,000 yuan ($2,860).  For gasoline passenger vehicles with 2.0-liter or smaller engines, the subsidy is 10 percent of the purchase price, capped at 15,000 yuan ($2,141).  Individual consumers who transfer a passenger vehicle registered under thei...

On December 30, Xiaomi founder, chairman and CEO Lei Jun announced on social media that he will host a year-end livestream at 8 p.m. on December 31, inviting engineers to dismantle the Xiaomi YU7 on site, responding to public interest in teardowns.  Xiaomi founder, chairman and Ceo Lei Jun In his preview, Lei said he had previously watched teardown videos of the SU7 and noted that many netizens had suggested “taking apart the YU7.” Since the launch of the Xiaomi SU7, multiple professional automotive media outlets have released teardown videos of the model.  In October, U.S. EV maker Rivian conducted a systematic teardown of the SU7 . Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe described the vehicle as “a very well-executed, highly vertically integrated technology platform,” adding that if he lived in China, the SU7 would be on his shopping list.  Rivian Ceo RJ Scaringe He also noted, however, that the teardown itself did not bring major surprises, stating that “there’s nothing we learned...

The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker has previewed the extended-range version of its G7 Suv. The G7 EREV will offer a combined range of up to 1,704 kilometers , making it the world's longest-range Suv and enabling stress-free long-distance driving, Xpeng said. The new model is scheduled to enter the market in the first quarter of 2026 On December 30, Xpeng officially announced the G7 Super Range-Extended version, marking its third EREV following the X9 and P7+. The Xpeng G7 EREV variant will boast a CLTC pure electric range of 430 km , leading its segment, according to the company and a combined range of 1,704 km, making it the world’s longest range Suv and enabling stress-free long-distance driving, according to the automaker. This range is enabled by a 60-liter fuel tank paired with a 55.8-kWh high-capacity battery pack.  Xpeng described this combination as giving the G7 its own built-in supercharger, eliminating range anxiety. Equipped with an 800V platform and 5C fast-char...

Le piccole elettriche che rappresentano oltre un terzo delle vendite di nuove auto in Giappone potrebbero fare incrementare le richieste di vetture a batteria che ora rappresentano solo il 2%  Il lancio al Salone di Tokyo della prima Kei car cinese di Byd ha metto in discussione il mercato delle piccole auto a cominciare dalla kei car più venduta in Giappone, la Honda N-Box che sarà proposta in modalità elettrica. Con Byd che si prepara a lanciare in Giappone la Racco, la sua auto compatta e completamente elettrica, l'effetto domino si sta già facendo sentire. Honda , a quanto pare, non ha intenzione di restare a guardare e punta a lanciare una versione elettrica della sua N-Box, entro il 2027 .  Per gli acquirenti giapponesi, questa sarebbe la prima volta che la popolarissima Kei car verrà offerta in una configurazione completamente elettrica. La N-Box è in testa alle classifiche di vendita di veicoli nuovi in ​​Giappone da tre anni consecutivi. Attualmente, è disponibil...

Nell’anno che sta per terminare l’industria automobilistica cinese ha aumentato i volumi ma i margini restano al 4,4%. Secondo i dati della China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) , i costi in aumento, la guerra dei prezzi e NEV al 47% comprimono profitti  Nel 2025 l’industria automobilistica cinese è cresciuta in volume, ma guadagna meno. Secondo i dati presentati da Cui Dongshu, segretario generale della China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), l’associazione che elabora dati e statistiche sul mercato automobilistico cinese, la redditività tra gennaio e novembre si è fermata al 4,4%: il secondo livello più basso mai registrato , appena 0,1 punti percentuali sopra il minimo del 4,3% toccato nel 2024.  Guardando al singolo veicolo , il quadro è ancora più netto: il ricavo medio lungo l’intera filiera arriva a 322.000 yuan, mentre il margine lordo si aggira intorno a 14.000 yuan, circa 2.000 dollari. In altre parole, cresce la scala, non i margini.  Il paradosso è che i...

On December 29, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker announced its 2026 Xpeng P7+ will be offered in both BEV and EREV variants , featuring 104 upgrades and a complete redesign. The EREV will boast a 430 km electric range, making it the “world’s longest pure electric range range-extender sedan.”   Xpeng is set to launch the refreshed P7+ soon , aiming to boost sales of its mid-to-large sedan by adding extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants . On December 29, Xpeng announced its 2026 Xpeng P7+ will be offered in both BEV and EREV variants, featuring 104 upgrades, a complete redesign, as well as 725 km pure electric range and 1,550 km comprehensive range (CLTC), respectively.  Positioned as a global model, the 2026 Xpeng P7+ will also be launched in 36 countries . Furthermore, the BEV will come with an 800V platform and 5C fast charging. The EREV will boast a 430 km pure electric range, making it the “world’s longest pure electric range range-extender sedan.” ...

Shanghai's 200th Nio battery swap station went live on December 28 , making the eastern Chinese city home to the largest concentration of such facilities. To date, Nio has provided about 10.4 million battery swap services in Shanghai, one of China's megacities with a population of about 25 million  Nio has reached 200 battery swap stations in Shanghai, marking a milestone for the electric vehicle (EV) maker in its global headquarters city. Shanghai's 200th Nio battery swap station went live on December 28. Located within a Sinopec gas station area, it was built through Nio's partnership with the Chinese oil giant, according to a statement released yesterday.  To date, Nio has provided about 10.4 million battery swap services in Shanghai. Shanghai , one of China's megacities , has a population of about 25 million. On April 13 this year, Nio announced it had reached 100,000 vehicle deliveries in Shanghai.  In Shanghai's car market with prices above 300,000 yuan (...

The Chinese EV maker has delivered its 40,000th third-generation ES8, just 11 days after the 30,000th unit of the large electric Suv was delivered and just 100 days after the model's launch   Nio has delivered its 40,000th third-generation ES8, just 11 days after the 30,000th unit of the large electric Suv was delivered, as the company aims to deliver more of the model before year-end. The electric vehicle (EV) maker announced this milestone today without providing further details. Nio's head of user operations Yang Bo first shared the milestone earlier today, stating that the 40,000th all-new ES8 was delivered to its owner in Zhongshan, Guangdong.  The delivery of the 40,000th all-new ES8 means Nio has met its annual target for this large electric Suv as planned. This achievement comes just 100 days after the model's launch. Nio officially launched the third-generation ES8 at Nio Day 2025 on September 20 , with deliveries commencing the following day on September 21....

Dreame Technology, a well-known Chinese home appliances maker, including vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, and robotic mops, shared ew teaser images of its first vehicle under the “Starry Sky Plan,” confirming that the model will be officially unveiled at CES 2026 in January  Dreame Technology has unveiled new render images of its inaugural vehicle, an ultra-luxury pure electric supercar poised to challenge the likes of Bugatti.  Founded in December 2017 , Dreame is headquartered in Suzhou, Jiangsu -- a neighboring city to Shanghai. Its product portfolio spans robotic vacuum cleaners, cordless vacuums, smart floor scrubbers, high-speed hair dryers, and robotic lawn mowers, with sales spanning over 120 countries and regions, according to its website.  Dreame formally announced its entry into the automotive manufacturing sector on August 28 , marking a rare new entrant amid China's tightening of vehicle production qualifications in recent years. Dreame's first model will be a...

On December 22, Porsche China announced an adjustment to its exclusive charging services and said it will gradually cease operations of its self-built charging stations. Porsche’s self-built charging network will stop operating from March 1, 2026  On December 22, the German luxury automaker announced an adjustment to its exclusive charging services and said it will gradually cease operations of its self-built charging stations, as part of a strategic realignment in the world's largest electric vehicle market. According to a notice sent to users, Porsche’s self-built charging network will stop operating from March 1, 2026, affecting about 200 charging stations, the automaker said.  Porsche-exclusive fast charging stations , including all Porsche-owned high-power DC fast-charging stations, will be discontinued and progressively removed from the charging maps i n the Porsche App and Porsche WeChat mini program.  Porsche said the adjustment applies only to its exclusive char...

The third-generation ES8 pure electric Suv has been upgraded in size and positioning compared with the previous generation, moving from the mid-to-large Suv segment to the large Suv category . The interior has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, with every detail meticulously refined  The third-generation ES8 EV Suv was officially launched in China on September 20th at Nio Day 2025 in Hangzhou – the first time the company has moved its annual event from year-end to autumn. Deliveries began the very next day. The new ES8 has been upgraded in size and positioning compared with the previous generation, moving from the mid-to-large Suv segment to the large Suv category.  The new ES8 represents a milestone as “the first new energy intelligent vehicle in China to undergo three iterations,” according to Nio founder, chairman and Ceo William Li. The first-generation ES8, based on the NT 1.0 platform and launched at Nio Day 2017 on December 16, 2017, was among the earliest premium...

Sarà naturalmente più grande della Ioniq 9 e nonostante non ci sia ancora una nota ufficiale tutto lascia intendere sia la variante a batteria del monovolume Staria ristilizzato nel model year 2026  Hyundai non intende cambiare la sua offensiva elettrica nonostante l’Unione Europea è pronta ad abbandonare il tanto discusso divieto di vendita di nuove auto con motore a combustione. Tanto che a gennaio presenterà il suo veicolo elettrico più grande di sempre al Salone dell'automobile di Bruxelles. Dal momento che per gli standard europei la Ioniq 9, il suv a tre file misura oltre cinque metri, la logica suggerisce che l’annunciata anteprima mondiale non sarà un suv di dimensioni extra . La conferma, poi, da parte di Hyundai della ricarica a 800 volt e della tecnologia elettrica all'avanguardia non risolvono il mistero. Il fatto, poi, che venga descritto come un modello già pronto per la produzione piuttosto che un concept lascia intendere che si tratti di altro.  L' unica im...

On December 18, SAIC’s MG brand announced that its all-new electric model MG4 Anxin Edition hatchback – the world’s first mass-produced passenger vehicle equipped with a liquid-solid state battery – has officially begun deliveries in China, starting at 102,800 yuan ($14,392) , with a limited-time subsidized price of 99,800 yuan ($13,972) On the evening of December 18, SAIC MG announced the start of deliveries for the all-new MG4 semi-solid-state Anxin Edition hatchback, described as the world’s first and currently the only mass-produced production vehicle equipped with a semi-solid-state battery . The model is also the first production car to introduce a semi-solid-state battery, an integrated thermal management system, CTB (cell-to-body) battery integration technology, and intelligent driver assistance features into the 100,000 yuan ($14,000) mainstream family car segment.  Power comes from a front permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 120 kW (161 hp/163 Cv) ...