New flagship SUV combines cavernous and flexible interior with top-notch infotainment and comfort package. The Deepal S09 has been launched in China as a flagship six-seater looking to go head-to-head with the Li Auto L9 and upcoming AITO M8. Set to debut later this quarter from a starting price of RMB 350,000 (£38,650 / $47,900), […]

All models under BYD, Denza, and Yangwang brands will now get access to DiPilot 100 or better. BYD has rolled out smart driving systems across its entire range for free in a move that will send shockwaves through China’s auto industry. No model has been left behind with even the bargain favourite Seagull receiving the […]

NIO, Onvo, and firefly will all be actively launching new products. NIO will refresh its entire line-up and launch new models every quarter from Q2 this year, according to CEO Li Bin in a statement made on a live video stream on Douyin. After a somewhat quiet 2024, the company’s three-strong brand line-up will power […]

Zeekr, Geely, Voyah, and M-Hero are the first movers with more expected to follow. Chinese brands are already integrating DeepSeek AI capabilities into their cars mere weeks after the ChatGPT rival took the AI space by storm. DeepSeek rose to prominence just prior to Chinese New Year, boasting equivalent performance to OpenAI’s ChatGPT but with […]

New small-to-midsize SUV boasts strong spec and adequate power, but no prices announced yet. BYD has launched the Atto 2 SUV in Europe, revealing the car and some specs on its website but not yet confirming any prices. Launched in China almost a year ago, the Atto 2, or Yuan Up as it’s known in […]

Factory would become only the second wholly foreign-owned vehicle production plant in China after the Tesla Gigafactory. Toyota has announced plans to build Lexus electric vehicles in Shanghai in what will be only the second wholly foreign-owned vehicle production plant in China after Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory. The new plant will be located in Shanghai’s southwestern […]