A Robot Company Just Hit a $60,000,000,000 Valuation
On August 19, Unitree Robotics listed on China's STAR Market.
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The Technology Flow Has Reversed: A French Brand, a Wuhan Plant
Shenlong used to be one of China's biggest joint ventures — 650,000 cumulative sales, peak annual volume around 700,000.
Geely Just Raised Its Export Target to 920,000
Li Shufu stepped down as Chairman of Geely Auto's listed company on August 18.
Three Chinese Auto Groups Hold World Top-10 Seats
BYD, Geely and Chery hold top-10 places by global market share in the first half of 2026, together accounting for 13.5% of global sales.
Europe's PHEV Market Just Crossed a Line
One in three PHEVs delivered in Europe now carries a Chinese badge.
World's 235 Car Brands Positioning
Brand positioning in the automotive world is no longer solely dictated by price.
A Chinese EV Commercial Vehicle Brand Hit 600,000 Units
Remote New Energy Commercial Vehicles — Geely's commercial EV arm — rolled out its 600,000th unit on August 10.
SAIC-GM Just Extended Its JV for 20 Years Through 2047
On August 5, SAIC Motor and General Motors signed an agreement in Shanghai extending their joint venture for another 20 years.
Neta Auto Bankruptcy: A Lesson for China's Auto Industry
In 2022, Neta sold 152,000 vehicles — out-selling NIO, XPeng and Li Auto to top the startup rankings, at a valuation that reached ¥28 billion.
China's Auto Exports Surged in H1 2026
In five months, 542 new models launched — 3.6 per day, exports reached 5.1 million units — a 65% jump.
JMEV 2026 Half-Year: Overseas Sales Up 99% a Year
Jiangling's new energy division posted 2026 half-year overseas sales up 99% year on year, adding Brunei, Peru and two other markets across two continents.
Same Factory, Two Brands: MINI for BMW, ORA for GWM
The latest model to roll out of Spotlight Automotive — the 50:50 joint venture between Great Wall Motor and BMW Group established in 2018 — is the ORA 7.