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With contingency plans and supplier alternatives lined up, Chinese automakers appear ready for the turbulence.

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Chinese EV makers pivot to safety after ban on "exaggerated" ads

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By merging its battery units, Geely is betting on fewer variants, higher volumes, and stronger margins.

Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale

China’s safety rules assume you’ve got five minutes to escape. In a real fire, it could be five seconds.

What happens when an EV crashes? Door locks might decide your fate

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Starting at RMB 119,800 (USD 16,800), Nio’s compact EV will launch in China before making its way to Europe and other markets.

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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The Chinese automaker is making a case for its in-house car system, calling it modular, chip-agnostic, and built for the long haul.

Li Auto’s Halo OS is going open source

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

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Built for full-stack autonomy, the Turing chip clocks 700 TOPS and will debut in an upcoming Xpeng vehicle.

Xpeng’s Turing AI chip nears mass production, takes aim at Nvidia

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Longtime executive Shen Fei will now lead Onvo as Nio moves to tighten control and revive lagging sales.

Nio replaces Onvo president Alan Ai after missing sales targets

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As investigations continue into the March 29 accident, scrutiny grows over smart driving systems and the global image of Chinese EVs.

Recent SU7 crash tests Xiaomi’s EV ambitions—and China’s credibility abroad

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