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Geely E2 to arrive at Benelux dealers on September 11-12 The Geely E2 electric hatchback will arrive at Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) dealers on September 11-12, according to the local director of sales & network. The car will start at 19,490 EUR (22,560… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/18/geely-e2-to-arrive-at-benelux-dealers-on-september-11-12/

HIMA’s 890 hp Aito M9 SUV dominates China’s luxury car segment, says Huawei executive The refreshed Aito M9, a luxury NEV SUV sold under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), appears to be a sales success in China. Richard Yu, one of the tech giant’s executive directors, said the… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/18/himas-890-hp-aito-m9-suv-dominates-chinas-luxury-car-segment-says-huawei-executive/

Geely to start pilot deployment of 500 Wh/kg solid-state batteries Geely Holding will begin pilot deployment of solid-state batteries across its brands in 2027, following real-world validation. The energy density of these packs will reach 500 Wh/kg, allowing BEVs to achieve a range comparable to… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/18/geely-to-start-pilot-deployment-of-500-wh-kg-solid-state-batteries/

Chery’s Luxeed RX from ex-Ferrari designer 586 HP to start pre-orders on August 20 Chery and Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) have revealed the Luxeed RX, a 5,020 mm-long all-electric coupe-SUV that will open pre-orders in China on August 20. The vehicle uses dual-chamber air suspension, six-piston front brake… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/18/cherys-luxeed-rx-from-ex-ferrari-designer-586-hp-to-start-pre-orders-on-august-20/

Leapmotor enters Argentina to oppose BYD that holds 89% of the local EV market The Stellantis-backed Leapmotor Chinese electric car brand entered Argentina to fight for market share with BYD, which controls 89% of the market segment so far in 2026. The new brand entered the market with two… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/18/leapmotor-enters-argentina-to-oppose-byd-that-holds-89-of-the-local-ev-market/

Geely to produce its luxury cars at Volvo European plants in 2028, new chairman shared Geely will produce its luxury cars at Volvo European plants starting in 2028, the new chairman of Geely Automobile, An Conghui, shared. The top manager highly likely meant Zeekr and Lynk & Co cars by… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/17/geely-to-produce-its-luxury-cars-at-volvo-european-plants-in-2028-new-chairman-shared/

Freelander 8 hits 10,000 pre-orders in 48 hours, starts at 50,400 USD The Freelander 8 received more than 10,000 pre-orders within 48 hours of opening pre-sales on August 14, according to Chery Jaguar Land Rover (Chery-JLR). The EREV starts at 339,900 yuan (about 50,400 USD) for the… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/17/freelander-8-tops-10000-pre-orders-in-48-hours-starts-at-50400-usd/

BYD Da Han flagship sedan to start presales on August 21 The BYD Da Han flagship sedan will start presales on August 21 at the 29th Chengdu Auto Show. This 5.3-meter car boasts rear-wheel steering, up to 1,008 km of electric range, and a combined peak… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/17/byd-da-han-flagship-sedan-to-start-presales-on-august-21/

CATL goes 100% zero-carbon electricity in core operations, targets value chain carbon neutrality by 2035 At the Core Operational Carbon Neutrality event held today, battery giant CATL officially announced that it has achieved carbon neutrality in its core operations as of the end of 2025. This makes CATL the only… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/17/catl-goes-100-zero-carbon-electricity-in-core-operations-targets-value-chain-carbon-neutrality-by-2035/

Xpeng G9L arrived at 119 stores in China ahead of launch The Xpeng G9L five-seat high-end SUV with BEV and EREV powertrain variants arrived at 119 stores across China ahead of the sales launch. These are display vehicles not intended to be sold. This 5.1-meter family… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/17/xpeng-g9l-arrived-at-119-stores-in-china-ahead-of-launch/

New BYD Seagull interior exposed with a large center console and one big screen The interior of the upcoming BYD Seagull refresh has been leaked in China. Spy shots show a brand-new interior with a large dual-layer centre console, and a single centre-mounted infotainment display has replaced the driver’s… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/16/new-byd-seagull-interior-exposed-with-a-large-center-console-and-one-big-screen/

Lynk & Co executive gets 7,500 USD “negative bonus” after livestream leaks Z20 spoiler kit A Lynk & Co executive was fined 50,000 yuan (around 7,500 USD) after a livestream accidentally leaked details of the upcoming refresh of the Z20 EV hatchback, including a rear spoiler kit and a new… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/15/lynk-co-executive-gets-7500-usd-negative-bonus-after-livestream-leaks-z20-spoiler-kit/

Voyah Passion S launches with uncut video to prove its 360° tunnel loop stunt authenticity Today, Dongfeng‘s Voyah officially launched the Passion S, a new mid-to-large pure electric FUV. The vehicle enters the market with three trim levels priced between 229,900 yuan (33,800 USD) and 279,900 yuan (41,200 USD). Last… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/15/voyah-passion-s-launches-with-uncut-video-to-prove-its-360-tunnel-loop-stunt-authenticity/

The Freelander 8 without a Land Rover badge opens pre-orders, starting at 50,000 USD Chery and Jaguar Land Rover collaborated Freelander brand officially announced the commencement of pre-sales for the Freelander 8 today. The vehicle is available in four main configurations, with the “Large Five-Seater” version starting at 339,900… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/14/the-freelander-8-without-a-land-rover-badge-opens-pre-orders-starting-at-50000-usd/

Chery’s iCaur V25 released in China ahead of global launch The iCaur V25 EREV crossover was released in China ahead of launch. The car will enter the domestic market in Q4 2025 and then will land in the UAE and other foreign countries. This model… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/14/cherys-icaur-v25-released-in-china-ahead-of-global-launch/

Smart #2 interior exposed in patent image with a large screen The Smart #2 electric city car’s interior was exposed in a patent image in China, revealing a large touchscreen, circular air vents, and two wireless phone chargers. The #2 will enter the Chinese market shortly… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/14/smart-2-interior-exposed-in-patent-image-with-a-large-screen/

CATL plans global 100-city EV battery repair network by end of 2026 CATL plans to expand its battery after-sales service to 100 cities worldwide in the lower half of 2026. The service centres, to be operated directly by CATL, will employ robotic automation to perform diagnostics and… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/14/catl-plans-global-100-city-ev-battery-repair-network-by-end-of-2026/

BYD launches Qin Max in China to compete with its own Seal 06 BYD officially launched the Qin Max last night, a B-segment sedan for its Dynasty series. The model is available in both DM-i (plug-in hybrid) and EV (pure electric) powertrains across nine different variants, with prices… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/14/byd-launches-qin-max-in-china-to-compete-with-its-own-seal-06/

Changan Nevo A06 20K USD sedan to offer 800 km of EV range in China The Changan Nevo A06 mass-market electric sedan, priced between 109,900 and 149,900 yuan (16,300 – 22,230 USD), will get a new long-range version with 800 km of EV range. It will potentially become the cheapest… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/13/changan-nevo-a06-20k-usd-sedan-to-offer-800-km-of-ev-range-in-china/

Geely Galaxy TT pre-sale starts at 21,400 USD in China, featuring CATL custom battery and 16-in-1 eDrive Geely has officially opened pre-sales for the Geely Galaxy TT, with a pre-sale price range of 145,900 yuan (21,400 USD) to 169,900 yuan (25,000 USD). The previously released TT Ultra four-wheel-drive edition was limited to… https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/13/geely-galaxy-tt-pre-sale-starts-at-21400-usd-in-china-featuring-catl-custom-battery-and-16-in-1-edrive/