Stricter Controls on Illegal New Car Export, More Space for Legitimate Used Cars, and Emerging Opportunities for International Model New Cars
Zhijun Zhao · 2025-11-30
cls · 2025-03-14

BYD to Unveil "Super e-Platform" at March 17 Event; Han L and Tang L Models Likely to Debut
March 13 — BYD will host a “Super e-Platform Technology Launch and Han L/Tang L Pre-Sale Event” on March 17, marking its first major electric architecture upgrade since the e-Platform 3.0 Evo debuted in May 2024. Industry insiders confirm the platform’s flagship feature is a 1,000V high-voltage architecture, expected to power upcoming models like the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV.
2025 XPeng G6 and G9 Hit Market with PS2PS Autonomy as Standard
March 13 — XPeng Motors launched the 2025 G6 and G9 at its Spring Launch Event, priced at RMB 176,800–198,800 (USD 27,200–30,600*) and RMB 248,800–278,800 (USD 38,300–42,900*), respectively. Both models come standard with the Turing AI Pilot, enabling "Parking Space to Parking Space (PS2PS)" autonomous driving without additional fees or subscriptions. A future OTA update will add "Roaming," allowing driverless navigation in geo-fenced areas. The SUVs also feature 5C ultra-fast charging AI batteries, achieving 80% charge in 12 minutes or 450 km range in 10 minutes.
Pony.ai Launches Robotaxi Shuttle Service at Beijing South Railway Station
March 13 — Autonomous driving firm Pony.ai today inaugurated a robotaxi route connecting Beijing South Railway Station to the Yizhuang economic zone, marking the city’s first autonomous ride-hailing trial in a major rail hub. Passengers can now book driverless rides directly to the station, completing the “door-to-station” commute chain in the capital’s urban core.
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*Exchange rate: RMB 6.5 = USD 1 (as of March 13, 2025).
Foshan
2024.0510,000kmPetrol
Quanzhou
2021.0467,200kmPetrol
Wuxi
2020.1160,000kmPetrol
Shanghai
2018.10163,000kmPetrol
Shenzhen
2025.0521,000kmPHEV
Suzhou
2019.01100,000kmPetrol
Shanghai
2020.0641,000kmPetrol
Shenzhen
2025.045,000kmPetrol
China Auto Daily丨Chery Plans $800M ASEAN Plant in Vietnam Launching Mid-2026
Chery invests $800M for Vietnam plant with 200,000 annual output by 2030. China's NEV exports soar 62% YTD. Hunan EV exports surpass RMB 10B. Waymo boosts self-driving tech.
cls · 2025-12-25
China Auto Daily丨BAIC Group to Begin B30 SUV Assembly in South Africa Early 2026
BAIC starts B30 SUV assembly in South Africa; SAIC debuts IM LS9 flagship SUV; GWM launches ORA 5 EV pre-sales; global EV sales grow 23% in October 2026.
cls · 2025-11-13
First Time: China’s Monthly NEV Sales Exceed 50% of Total Vehicle Sales in October
China’s October auto sales hit 3.32 million units, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) surpassing 51.6% market share, reflecting strong growth amid 32.7% year-on-year sales rise for NEVs in January–October.
CAAM · 2025-11-12
China Auto Daily丨Leapmotor Lafa5 Pre-sales Begin, Priced from RMB 105,800
Leapmotor starts Lafa5 pre-sales; Changan cuts A06 EV prices; China's used car market grows to RMB 946.2 billion in Q1-Q3 2025.
cls · 2025-11-10