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Technode, citing Yunjian Insight, reports that Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility unit, JAC, Stellantis, and Maserati are in talks to co-develop a new energy vehicle with separate China and overseas versions. The proposed structure mirrors Huawei’s existing collaboration model, with Huawei leading product definition and core technology, JAC handling development and manufacturing, and Maserati contributing design and brand positioning, though no formal agreement is reported yet.
TechNode reports that smart introduced the compact #2 electric concept and the #6 EHD extended-range hybrid hatchback at its Beijing Global Brand Night, signaling both a return to urban mobility roots and a push into new premium segments. Executives emphasized a unified global platform strategy with China often as the first-launch market, differentiating on design and engineering rather than price.
According to TechNode, Lei Jun showcased a detailed teardown of Xiaomi’s new-generation SU7 at its Beijing Yizhuang auto factory, emphasizing materials, structural design, and battery safety testing. The source reports locked orders exceeding 40,000 units and more than 7,000 deliveries within nine days after deliveries began on March 23.
CPCA expects China’s passenger vehicle sales to reach the lowest point of 2026 in February due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday that reduces effective production and selling days. January 2026 data show weaker domestic retail demand but record exports, with NEVs nearing half of all shipments and trade negotiations encouraging a shift toward overseas industrial expansion.
The European Commission approved a tariff exemption for Volkswagen’s China-made Cupra Tavascan in exchange for minimum pricing, quotas, and related commitments, marking the first exemption since the EU’s 2024 EV tariff regime. The move is expected to prompt Chinese and other automakers producing in China to seek similar model-specific deals, reshaping EU market access and trade dynamics.
CPCA expects China’s passenger vehicle sales to reach the year’s lowest point in February 2026 due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday and constrained effective selling time. January 2026 data in the source show weaker domestic retail demand but record exports, with NEV shipments nearly half of total exports and policy negotiations shaping market access.
CPCA expects February 2026 to be the year’s lowest point for passenger vehicle sales due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday that reduces effective production and retail days. January data show weaker domestic retail and wholesale volumes alongside record exports, with NEVs nearing half of all shipments and trade negotiations encouraging a shift toward overseas industrial expansion.
CPCA expects China’s passenger vehicle sales to reach the lowest point of 2026 in February due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday that reduces effective production and selling days. January 2026 data in the source show weaker domestic retail performance alongside record exports, with NEV exporters increasingly pursuing overseas industrial-chain deployment amid evolving tariff arrangements.
CPCA expects China’s passenger vehicle sales to reach the lowest point of 2026 in February due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday that reduces effective production and selling days. January 2026 data cited by the source shows weaker domestic retail but record exports, alongside an emerging shift in NEV exports toward overseas industrial-chain expansion amid tariff negotiations.
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra has been added to Gran Turismo 7, becoming the first Chinese-brand car featured in the franchise, according to the source. The move leverages gaming as a global branding channel to amplify Xiaomi’s high-performance EV narrative backed by stated acceleration and lap-record claims.
Technode, citing Yunjian Insight, reports that Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility unit, JAC, Stellantis, and Maserati are in talks to co-develop a new energy vehicle with separate China and overseas versions. The proposed structure mirrors Huawei’s existing collaboration model, with Huawei leading product definition and core technology, JAC handling development and manufacturing, and Maserati contributing design and brand positioning, though no formal agreement is reported yet.
TechNode reports that smart introduced the compact #2 electric concept and the #6 EHD extended-range hybrid hatchback at its Beijing Global Brand Night, signaling both a return to urban mobility roots and a push into new premium segments. Executives emphasized a unified global platform strategy with China often as the first-launch market, differentiating on design and engineering rather than price.
According to TechNode, Lei Jun showcased a detailed teardown of Xiaomi’s new-generation SU7 at its Beijing Yizhuang auto factory, emphasizing materials, structural design, and battery safety testing. The source reports locked orders exceeding 40,000 units and more than 7,000 deliveries within nine days after deliveries began on March 23.
CPCA expects China’s passenger vehicle sales to reach the lowest point of 2026 in February due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday that reduces effective production and selling days. January 2026 data show weaker domestic retail demand but record exports, with NEVs nearing half of all shipments and trade negotiations encouraging a shift toward overseas industrial expansion.
The European Commission approved a tariff exemption for Volkswagen’s China-made Cupra Tavascan in exchange for minimum pricing, quotas, and related commitments, marking the first exemption since the EU’s 2024 EV tariff regime. The move is expected to prompt Chinese and other automakers producing in China to seek similar model-specific deals, reshaping EU market access and trade dynamics.
CPCA expects China’s passenger vehicle sales to reach the year’s lowest point in February 2026 due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday and constrained effective selling time. January 2026 data in the source show weaker domestic retail demand but record exports, with NEV shipments nearly half of total exports and policy negotiations shaping market access.
CPCA expects February 2026 to be the year’s lowest point for passenger vehicle sales due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday that reduces effective production and retail days. January data show weaker domestic retail and wholesale volumes alongside record exports, with NEVs nearing half of all shipments and trade negotiations encouraging a shift toward overseas industrial expansion.
CPCA expects China’s passenger vehicle sales to reach the lowest point of 2026 in February due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday that reduces effective production and selling days. January 2026 data in the source show weaker domestic retail performance alongside record exports, with NEV exporters increasingly pursuing overseas industrial-chain deployment amid evolving tariff arrangements.
CPCA expects China’s passenger vehicle sales to reach the lowest point of 2026 in February due to an extended Lunar New Year holiday that reduces effective production and selling days. January 2026 data cited by the source shows weaker domestic retail but record exports, alongside an emerging shift in NEV exports toward overseas industrial-chain expansion amid tariff negotiations.
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra has been added to Gran Turismo 7, becoming the first Chinese-brand car featured in the franchise, according to the source. The move leverages gaming as a global branding channel to amplify Xiaomi’s high-performance EV narrative backed by stated acceleration and lap-record claims.
| ID | Title | Category | Date | Views | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPT-4695 | Huawei, JAC, Stellantis and Maserati Reportedly Explore Dual-Market NEV Program | Huawei | 2026-05-14 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-4130 | smart Unveils #2 EV Concept and #6 EHD Hybrid to Expand Premium NEV Playbook in China | smart | 2026-04-23 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-3407 | Xiaomi Uses Factory Teardown Livestream to Bolster SU7 Credibility as Locked Orders Top 40,000 | Xiaomi | 2026-04-03 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-1218 | China Auto Market Faces February 2026 Trough as Exports Hit Record Highs | China Auto Market | 2026-02-16 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-1217 | EU Opens Model-by-Model Tariff Exemptions for China-Made EVs After Volkswagen Cupra Breakthrough | EU-China Trade | 2026-02-16 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-1155 | China Auto Market Faces February 2026 Trough as Exports Hit Record and NEV Strategy Shifts Overseas | China Auto Market | 2026-02-14 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-1135 | China Auto Market Faces February 2026 Sales Trough as Holiday Disruptions Collide With Strong NEV Export Momentum | China Auto Market | 2026-02-14 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-1105 | China Auto Market Faces February 2026 Trough as Exports Hit Record High | China Auto Market | 2026-02-13 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-1101 | China Auto Market Faces February 2026 Trough as Exports Hit Record and NEV Strategy Shifts Overseas | China Auto Market | 2026-02-13 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-313 | Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Enters Gran Turismo 7, Signaling a New Phase of Global Branding for China’s Performance EVs | Xiaomi | 2025-11-14 | 0 | ACCESS » |