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Huawei, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp (JAC), Stellantis and the European auto giant's Maserati brand are in talks to jointly build new energy vehicle (NEV) models for the Maserati brand, chinese media reported on Wednesday. The cooperation approach is similar to the five brands under Huawei's HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) business, with the first model expected to enter mass production in the second half of next year , according to the report. Under this highly specialized framework, Huawei will lead product definition and provide core technologies. JAC will be responsible for joint research and development as well as manufacturing, while Maserati will offer styling design and brand endorsement. The co-developed models will be launched in two versions for different markets. The domestic version will fall under the Maextro brand, a collaboration between Huawei and JAC, while the overseas version will carry the Maserati badge, the report said. Global del...

BYD's ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang rolled out its most expensive model yet at the Beijing Auto Show, securing the first elite buyer for the limited-edition vehicle. The production version of the Yangwang U9 Xtreme is priced at more than 20 million yuan ($2,290,000) per unit, making it t he most expensive car sold at this year's Beijing Auto Show  Yangwang U9 Xtreme delivery from Wang Chanfu (left) Ceo BYD to Nick Politis BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu personally handed the keys to a Yangwang U9 Xtreme at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show on April 24. The buyer was Nick Politis AM, Greek-Australian billionaire and chairman of the Sydney Roosters NRL club, who secured the only unit destined for Australia. The transation makes it the most expensive car sold at this year's show and the priciest vehicle BYD has ever produced. The U9 Xtreme is limited to 30 units worldwide , all in left-hand-drive configuration, with no more than one allocated per export market.  Politis has indicated ...

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....

The Chinese New Energy Vehicle (Nev) maker is adopting an unconventional strategy to expand its Japanese sales by opening mini dealerships showcasing only one or two models to promote of its Racco electric K-car designed specifically for the local market  BYD unveiled the Racco at Japan Mobility Show, which opened on October, 25 BYD is adopting an unconventional strategy to strengthen its position in Japan. The Chinese New Energy Vehicle (NEV) maker plans to launch a network of mini-dealerships in smaller cities ahead of the rollout of its Racco electric kei car, according to a report by Nikkei Asia on February 9. These outlets will be located in towns with populations of up to 500,000 people.  "We intend to cover small, regional commercial areas in order to sell mini EVs," said Atsuki Tofukuji, president of BYD Auto Japan, according to the report. Each showroom will display only one or two vehicles and open as quickly as possible—a stark contrast to traditional large-sca...

The electric sedan from Huawei and JAC outsold the Porsche Panamera, the BMW 7 Series, and the Maybach S-Class combined in China last month and became the most popular luxury sedan priced above 700,000 yuan ($100,000)  The Maextro S800, a sedan under the brand jointly created by Huawei and Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) , topped the sales chart in December with 4,376 units sold (including 234 pure-electric versions). This figure is approximately 4 times the sales of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class during the same period and also exceeds the combined sales (4,130 units) of the Porsche Panamera (1,593 units), BMW 7 Series (1,429 units), and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (1,118 units).  It is worth noting that other Chinese high-end sedans were far from first place in terms of domestic sales. The Yangwang U7 from BYD delivered 333 units in December 2025. And Nio sold 185 units of the ET9 flagship model.  The Maextro S800 showed clear dominance in the high-end segment, thanks to Huaw...

The 23rd Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, or Auto Guangzhou 2025, run f rom November 21 to 30 featuring 93 new models making their debut, surpassing the 78 unveiled in 2024. November 21 is media day, open only to press and invited guests. The general public can visit from November 22 to 30.  The total number of exhibited vehicles will be 1,085, including 629 new energy vehicle (NEV) models, or 58 percent. Major i nternational automotive brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Kia will participate in the event. Chinese domestic automakers including Nio, Xpeng, Xiaomi EV, and Li Auto, along with Chinese companies such as CATL and Huawei, will also participate.  The Guangzhou auto show, launched in 2003 , is held annually in November , unlike the biennial Shanghai and Beijing auto shows. Every auto show has its defining theme, and based on this year’s debuts, the strongest signals for China’s automot...