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Automakers Deepen Robotics Push as Changan Invests US$31 Million in New Intelligent Machine Unit

Chongqing Changan Automobile has secured board approval to establish a dedicated robotics subsidiary, formally entering the burgeoning sector of "embodied artificial intelligence." The major Chinese automaker announced late on November 28, 2025, that it will invest RMB 225 million (US$31 million) of its own funds to launch

BYD's Denza D9 Surpasses 300,000 Deliveries as World's Best-Selling New Energy MPV

BYD's premium brand Denza announced that its D9 model has surpassed 300,000 deliveries, claiming the position as the world's best-selling new energy MPV. The 300,000th Denza D9 was delivered on Saturday to Pan Xiaoting, China's first world champion in billiards, according

The "Toyota" of the EV War? HSBC Sees 33% Upside in Stellantis-Backed Leapmotor as Breakeven Looms

In the brutal arena of China’s electric vehicle market—where "survival of the fittest" has evolved from a cliché into a daily operational reality—profitability has long been the elusive holy grail. While headlines often chase the bleeding-edge autonomous tech of premium players, a more pragmatic

China Auto Exports Surge 22% in 2025 as Hybrids and Emerging Markets Offset Trade Headwinds

China’s automotive exports recorded robust double-digit growth in the first ten months of 2025, driven by a surge in demand for plug-in hybrid vehicles and a strategic pivot toward Latin American and Middle Eastern markets. The expansion comes as Chinese automakers successfully diversify away from reliance on

Alibaba Bets Future on 'Qwen' App in Pivot to Consumer AI Market

Alibaba Group Holding has initiated a high-stakes strategic shift to capture the consumer artificial intelligence market, designating its newly launched "Qwen App" as the central ecosystem for an array of services ranging from digital assistants to smart hardware. The initiative marks a departure from previous strategies, consolidating

XPeng Flagship MPV Delivery Wait Hits Eight Weeks on Order Surge

XPeng is grappling with extended delivery lead times for its latest flagship multi-purpose vehicle following a sudden surge in orders that has outstripped initially projected production capacity. The Chinese electric vehicle maker’s official app on Nov. 27 showed wait times for the X9 Super Range-Extended Ultra edition

Leapmotor Prices Lafa 5 Under 100,000-Yuan Mark to Stoke EV Competition

Leapmotor has launched its latest electric vehicle, the Lafa 5, with a pricing strategy that aggressively undercuts pre-sale estimates, aiming to consolidate its position in China's mass-market electric sedan segment through high-specification technology and aggressive cost positioning. The vehicle, officially released on the evening of

The "Labubu" Effect: Why Bank of America Sees an 80% Upside for Pop Mart as Chinese IP Conquers Manhattan

In a market often paralyzed by skepticism regarding consumer discretionary spending, a fascinating contrarian signal has emerged from Bank of America Securities. While the street has been busy selling off shares of Pop Mart—sending the stock tumbling 35% from its August peak—BofA analysts are doubling down. In a

Huawei Backs GigaAI in Latest Bet on China’s Booming Humanoid Robot Sector

Beijing GigaAI Technology, a startup specializing in general embodied intelligence, has secured over RMB 100 million yuan (US$13.7 million) in Series A1 financing. The investment was jointly led by Huawei Hubble, the venture capital arm of Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies, and Huakong Fund, marking a significant escalation

As European Manufacturers Crumble, Chinese Motorcycle Giants Are Seizing The Continent

While Western policymakers remain fixated on the trade dynamics of electric vehicles and semiconductors, a quiet but brutal conquest is taking place in the two-wheeler sector. According to a new research note from UBS released on November 25, 2025, China’s motorcycle manufacturers are no longer just supplying cheap