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Nio will launch two new models in the second quarter of 2026 and one new model in the third quarter. Onvo will launch a new vehicle platform at the appropriate time for models priced below RMB 200,000. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) today released its third-quarter earnings results and subsequently held an analyst conference call. Below are key highlights from the call, with the most recent updates placed at the top. In the long term, Onvo should offer a diverse range of products priced between RMB 100,000 and RMB 300,000 to serve a broader user base. The high-spec…

Xiaomi reached its 500,000th vehicle production milestone, marking a significant achievement for the smartphone giant’s EV business. Xiaomi EV is expected to reach its 2025 delivery target of 350,000 units later this week, with full-year deliveries slated to exceed 400,000 units. (Image credit: Xiaomi EV) Xiaomi (HKG: 1810, OTCMKTS: XIACY) has reached the 500,000th vehicle production milestone and now expects to deliver over 400,000 units this year. Xiaomi EV announced the milestone on Weibo today, calling it a new starting point. This makes Xiaomi one of the fastest companies in China’s automotive market to reach 500,000 vehicles produced, achieving this…

The European Commission is spending nearly $700 million to boost the EU’s charging infrastructure. No fewer than 70 projects will be funded with money from the European Union, including over 500 charging points capable of delivering 1 megawatt of power. Over 3,500 DC fast chargers will be installed thanks to EU grants. Hydrogen fueling stations are also on the list. As we learned earlier this year, going on a multi-country road trip in an electric car in Europe is a breeze. There are plenty of DC fast chargers on major transport routes, and charging along the way doesn’t cost an…

The German city of Karlsruhe is setting an example for sustainability in waste management by deploying a fleet of 18 Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric garbage trucks that are helping make the streets cleaner, quieter, and a lot less stinky. Since the end of September, the city of Karlsruhe has been relying on Mercedes’ fully electric waste collection vehicles throughout, with none of the area-specific restrictions or limited rollout strategies for one or two trucks at a time that typically accompany stories like these. Instead, the city is using the Mercedes eEconics for the same stuff they’d use the diesel versions for:…

RennSport fans rejoice. You may soon have another high-performance Audi option for sale at your local dealer. Spy photographers continue to nab evidence of a new super sporty sedan. Audi appears eager to add an M5 four-door fighter to its ranks, which means we could soon see the return of the RS6 in super sedan guise. Spy photos of the upcoming four-door show that Audi is nearly ready to bring the RS6 sedan back to the market. The Drive recently caught an example in action. The prototype in question wears the familiar signs of RS6 styling, from the wheels out…

Bentley introduced the ‘Super Sports’ name in 1925 atop its 4½ Litre chassis. It was the first Bentley model capable of reaching 100 miles per hour, and with success at Le Mans throughout the late 1920s and early 1930s, it helped cement Bentley as a serious contender in the performance luxury space. Now, 100 years later, Bentley is reviving its Supersports name. This time, it comes in the form of a powerful, lightweight (for a Bentley, at least), rear-wheel-drive sports car based on the current Continental GT. And yes, it’ll go well past 100 mph The new Bentley Continental GT…

Regulators in China are proposing limiting the zero-to-60 mph speed of cars. This would require owners to disable the acceleration restriction with each new drive. The limitation would be for all powertrains, not just EVs. China’s regulators have decided that cars might be getting a bit too frisky for public streets. No, they’re not limiting how fast a car can go, but they are proposing limiting just how fast the cars get up to highway speeds with each new drive. According to CarNewsChina, the proposed regulation would limit cars, regardless of powertrain, to a default five second zero-to-60-mph sprint. Not…

The Exeed ET5 is an EREV with a CLTC battery range of 210 kilometers. It is the first model equipped with Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6P chip and HSD (Horizon SuperDrive) smart driving system. (Chery Exeed ET5. Image credit: Exeed) Chery’s premium automotive brand Exeed today commenced pre-sales of its ET5 midsize SUV (sport utility vehicle), targeting young families. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) model — continuing Exeed’s ET series — offers two variants in pre-sales, priced starting at RMB 159,900 ($22,530) and RMB 174,900. In China, the ET5 is most widely known as Nio Inc’s (NYSE: NIO) mid-size electric sedan.…

The N6 is Dongfeng Nissan’s latest competitive model following the N7 pure electric sedan, set for official launch on December 8. The N7, launched in late April, represents a major comeback for Japanese automakers in China’s EV market. (Dongfeng Nissan N6. Image credit: Dongfeng Nissan) Dongfeng Nissan, Nissan Motor’s joint venture in China, today commenced pre-sales of the N6 hybrid sedan, another competitive model following the N7 pure electric sedan. The N6’s pre-sales starting price is RMB 109,900, with an effective starting price of RMB 106,900 ($15,060) after applying purchase incentives. The mid-size sedan marks Dongfeng Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid…

The new Model Y variant starts at RMB 288,500 ($40,500) and boasts an 821-km CLTC range, with estimated delivery times of 2-4 weeks. It features a 78.4-kWh battery pack, the same as the 830-km range Model 3. (A screenshot from Tesla’s China website shows a new Model Y variant with an 821-km range.) Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) today launched a new five-seat Model Y variant in China, boasting the longest range in the SUV’s lineup, following a similar move for the Model 3 sedan three months ago. The Model Y variant — the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive Edition — starts at…