Smart Cars
Massive Fleet Expansion: BYD Orders 10 More 9,200-Car Carriers to Boost Overseas Exports
September 14, 2026 – According to the Middle Eastern maritime magazine Robban Assafina, citing multiple industry chain sources and quotation information on LinkedIn, BYD has placed an additional order for 10 9,200 CEU (standard car units) Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC). These new vessels will be identical to the “BYD Shenzhen,” currently the world’s…
A Global Success Story: Overseas Sales Account for 32% of Zeekr 7X’s Total Volume
September 8, 2026 – This morning, the 200,000th Zeekr 7X rolled off the production line at the Ningbo Meishan Smart Factory. Having completed its first batch of production in September 2024, the vehicle reached this 200,000-unit milestone in exactly two years. Notably, global orders for the Zeekr 7X had already surpassed 200,000 units on August…
Targeting the Youth: AITO M6 Attracts Nearly 50% Female Buyers and Young Demographics
September 7, 2026 – AITO officially announced that its mid-to-large, five-seat SUV, the M6, has surpassed 50,000 units in cumulative deliveries. Yu Chengdong remarked that the vehicle has attracted a significant number of young users, with those under 35 accounting for nearly half of the buyers, and female owners making up almost 50%. The AITO…
Major Redesign: Luxeed R7 Ditches Controversial Steering Wheel for D-Shaped Upgrade
September 7, 2026 – Luxeed Auto has officially released the interior images of the new R7. Compared to the current model, the changes are substantial, resembling a complete generational overhaul. Overall, the premium feel of the new vehicle has been significantly enhanced. The extensive use of leather materials and the ambient lighting strips create a…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Praises BYD: $35K Price Tag Delivers $70K Premium Experience
September 7, 2026 – In a recent public speech at the Charlotte Economic Club, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highly praised BYD, stating that the automaker delivers a premium driving experience typically associated with a $70,000 vehicle at a price point of just $35,000. This ultra-high cost-performance ratio and cross-tier premium experience represent BYD’s core…
High-Net-Worth Magnet: Over 30% of Luxeed V9 Owners Earn Over 1 Million RMB Annually
September 1, 2026 – AITO (Hongmeng Smart Drive) officially announced today that its flagship MPV, the Luxeed V9, achieved retail deliveries of 8,312 units in August. The Luxeed V9 was officially launched on May 15, with a price range of 389,800 to 519,800 RMB. Following the commencement of initial deliveries in June, the vehicle maintained…
Under 180K RMB: Tesla Launches Budget Model 3 in Hong Kong and Macau with Core Tech Intact
August 31, 2026 – Tesla has officially launched a budget-friendly version of the Model 3 in the Hong Kong and Macau markets, positioning it as “the most affordable vehicle with the lowest long-term ownership costs.” According to the official website, the starting price for this new model in Hong Kong is HKD 205,000 (approximately RMB…
Premium Pricing, Massive Demand: BYD Conquers Singapore Despite 6x Price Gap
August 29, 2026 – According to data from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority, BYD has maintained its position as the top-selling passenger vehicle brand in Singapore for 19 consecutive months, spanning from January 2025 to July 2026. From January to July of this year, BYD registered a total of 7,928 vehicles in Singapore, capturing a 24.7%…
A Unified Safety Standard: Xiaomi YU7 Follows SU7’s Lead to Dominate China’s Toughest Safety Benchmarks
August 28, 2026 – Xiaomi Auto officially announced that its SUV model, the Xiaomi YU7, has achieved the highest safety rating in the latest China Insurance Automotive Safety Index (C-IASI) evaluation. The vehicle earned the top-tier G+ (Excellent+) rating in three core sub-indices: Occupant Safety, Pedestrian Safety, and Vehicle Assisted Safety. Additionally, it received a…
Powered by Shanghai: China’s Manufacturing Prowess Drives Model Y to Historic Sales Peak in Japan
August 27, 2026 – Tesla officially announced today that the China-made Model Y has become the best-selling single new car model among imported brands in Japan during the first half of 2026. This achievement marks another significant milestone for the China-manufactured vehicle in the Japanese market, following its top spot in the single-month sales ranking…