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+ FollowChina Mar NEV wholesale at 1.14 million, up 37% from Feb, CPCA estimates show
China's wholesale sales of passenger NEVs were estimated at 1.14 million units in February, up 37 percent year-on-year and up 37 percent from February.
Mercedes recalls 12,308 EVs in China due to battery fire risk
Some vehicles in the recall have fire risk due to battery reliability and control strategy issues in the battery management system software.
Avatr begins pre-sales of Avatr 06 sedan, official launch set for Apr
The Avatr 06 starts at 215,900 yuan ($29,720) in pre-sales, and it is Avatr's third model to offer both BEV and EREV variants.
China NEV retail at 622,000 in Mar 1-23, up 40% from same period last month
China's NEV retail penetration rate was 53.90 percent in March 1-23, and 47.30 percent year to date.
Avatr officially launches Avatr 012 luxury sedan, priced from $96,420
The four-seat Avatr 012 is based on the Avatr 12 mid to large-size pure electric sedan and is limited to 700 units worldwide, targeting high-end groups that value fashion.
CPCA expects China Mar NEV retail sales to rebound to 1 million units
CPCA expects China's March NEV retail sales to rebound to 1 million units, with penetration rising to 54.1 percent.
2025 Shanghai auto show to start accepting media registrations on Mar 21
Media reporters can register online for Auto Shanghai 2025 after 9 am Beijing time on March 21, and the deadline is 8 pm on April 20.
China NEV retail at 427,000 in Mar 1-16, up 63% from same period last month
Cumulative retail sales of passenger NEVs in China so far this year totaled 1.853 million units, up 36 percent year-on-year.
IM Motors launches LS6 SUV in Thailand, officially begins overseas expansion
The LS6 has been rebranded as the IM6 in Thailand with a starting price of 1,399,900 baht ($41,600).
VW, FAW JV to launch 11 new models in China from 2026, including 10 NEVs
FAW-Volkswagen will launch six BEVs, two PHEVs, and two EREVs from 2026.