CATL 2025: RMB 72.2 Billion Profit, 661 GWh Sold
CATL's 2025 results show revenue of RMB 423.7 billion and net profit of RMB 72.2 billion, with lithium battery sales of 661 GWh.
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NVIDIA GTC 2026: BYD and Geely Join the Autonomy Race
At NVIDIA GTC 2026 the company announced autonomous driving development partnerships with five automakers: Hyundai, Nissan, Isuzu, BYD and Geely.
Dongfeng Mexico"s "Dual-Track" Strategy
26 Motornation dealerships will sell Dongfeng's BOX (urban EV), Shine (MPV), Mage (compact SUV), and M3 (van) models, and provide after-sales service
Voyah Lists on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
On 19 March 2026 Voyah listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under stock code 07489.HK, the first central SOE premium NEV listing there.
Chinese Automakers Build Full-Chain Roots in Indonesia
BYD's Subang plant in West Java enters trial production in Q1 2026 with around USD 560 million, 150,000 units of capacity and a 6 GWh battery plant.
BYD's Hong Kong Double: 9,751 Registrations in 2025
According to Hong Kong Transport Department and BYD data, BYD took the top position in the Hong Kong market in 2025 with 9,751 new vehicle registrations.
China Tops Vietnam's Auto Import Rankings for the First Time
Imports from China reached 6,661 vehicles, accounting for 44.3% of Vietnam's total CBU imports, surpassing Indonesia (4,141 units) and Thailand (3,015
Sinotruk Trucks Roll Off the Line in Austria
On 3 March 2026 the first European contract-manufactured Sinotruk SITRAK heavy-duty truck came off the assembly line at the Steyr plant in Austria.
BYD's Korea Journey: #2 in Imported EVs in One Year
By end-2025, BYD operated 28 showrooms and 16 service centers in Korea. 2026 targets: 35 showrooms and 26 service centers.
BYD's Indonesia Plant Starts in Q1 2026 with 150,000 Units
BYD's plant in Subang, West Java is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2026, with 150,000 units of annual capacity.
Zeekr's 7X Goes into Local Assembly in Malaysia
Zeekr has announced that its D-segment electric SUV, the Zeekr 7X, will be assembled locally in Malaysia, the brand's first overseas production site.
Changan's Rayong Plant Ships Its First 500 Units to Europe
At the end of 2025 the first batch of 500 Deepal S05 vehicles from Changan's Rayong plant in Thailand was shipped to Europe.