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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 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...

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 officially launched today the Sealion 6 PHEV in Japan. The model offers two options: a front-wheel-drive version and an all-wheel-drive version, priced starting at 3,982,000 Japanese yen ($25,620) and 4,488,000 Japanese yen respectively BYD has launched its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Japan, intensifying competition with local automotive giants including Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker officially launched the Sealion 6 in Japan today.  The plug-in SUV is known as the Sealion 06 DM-i in China . The Sealion 6 offers two options in Japan: a f ront-wheel-drive version and an all-wheel-drive version , priced starting at 3,982,000 Japanese yen ($25,620) and 4,488,000 Japanese yen respectively.  The hybrid SUV was first launched in China on July 24, offering both the Sealion 06 DM-i and the all-electric Sealion 06 EV. The Sealion 6 launched in Japan measures 4,775 mm in length , 1,8...

The Chinese new energy vehicle giant has officially launched in China the Seal 06 DM-i Touring Edition, a station wagon variant of its plug-in hybrid sedan Seal 06 DM-i, available in three variants with starting prices of 109,800 yuan ($15,200) and the potential to become a model for overseas markets  BYD has officially launched in China the Seal 06 DM-i Touring Edition, a station wagon variant of its plug-in hybrid sedan, further expanding its popular Seal family product lineup. In China, wagon-type vehicles are a niche market, as local consumers prefer conventional sedans and SUVs. Station wagons became interesting with the active development of the new energy vehicle segment in China. Thanks to a lower body and a sleek outline, NEV wagons are seemingly more efficient than crossovers, offering the same level of practicality.  In the last five years, Chinese automakers launched a bunch of new energy station wagons. This list includes cars like Zeekr 001, Zeekr 007 GT, N...

The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker announced today that it will hold a launch event for the "BYD Super e-Platform" as well as ultra-fast charging technology with up to 1,000 kW of power on March 17 at its Shenzhen headquarters  The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker BYD announced today that it will hold a launch event for the "BYD Super e-Platform" on March 17 at its Shenzhen headquarters, where the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV will begin pre-sales. The "BYD Super e-Platform" will reinvent pure electric technology and “will use disruptive technology to completely solve the biggest headache in EV use," the company said. BYD will then unveil ultra-fast charging technology with up to 1,000 kW of power , which a poster suggests will allow electric vehicles be charged as fast as a traditional gasoline car can be refueled. "1000-kW flash charging that allows refueling and charging to have the same speed," text in that poster reads. T...