1. Chinese Auto Brands' Market Share Surpasses 70% in April

According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), Chinese passenger car brands sold 1.571 million units in April, a 23.5% year-over-year increase, accounting for 70.7% of total passenger car sales. From January to April, domestic brands sold 5.94 million vehicles, making up 68.7% of the market.

2. Dongfeng Motor Signs Strategic Partnership with Huawei

On May 23, Dongfeng Motor Group and Huawei Technologies signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement in Wuhan. The partnership will focus on vehicle intelligence, digital transformation, and ecosystem co-development.

3. XPeng Reports Q1 Revenue of RMB 15.81 Billion

XPeng Motors announced Q1 2025 revenue of RMB 15.81 billion, a 141.5% increase year-over-year. However, revenue declined 1.8% from Q4 2024. Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB 660 million, improving from RMB 1.37 billion in Q1 2024.

4. Dongfeng L8 Plug-in Hybrid SUV Revealed, Launching Mid-Year

Dongfeng released official images of its upcoming L8 flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, positioned as a mid-size mainstream model. The L8 is expected to launch by mid-2025.

5. Chinese Electric Buses Begin Operation in Buenos Aires

Twelve fully electric buses produced by Yaxing Bus (Yangzhou) have been deployed in Buenos Aires, Argentina. These are part of the city's first electric bus line, showcasing China's expanding EV footprint in Latin America.

6. BYD Surpasses Tesla in April EV Sales in Europe

In April, BYD's pure EV registrations in Europe hit 7,231 units, a 169% year-over-year increase, overtaking Tesla, whose registrations dropped 49%. BYD now ranks among the top 10 EV brands in Europe.

7. GAC Partners with Alibaba Cloud for Overseas Compliance

GAC Group has adopted Alibaba Cloud’s “regional center + local node” hybrid architecture to comply with overseas infrastructure and regulatory requirements. GAC's overseas connected vehicle systems are now fully deployed on Alibaba Cloud.

8. Xiaomi Granted Patent for Automated Production Line

Xiaomi Automotive Technology has been granted a patent for an automated production line, marking further progress in the company’s smart vehicle manufacturing capabilities.

9. Nissan to Sell Yokohama Headquarters Building

Nissan Motor plans to sell its headquarters building in Yokohama, expected to generate over JPY 100 billion (approx. RMB 5.01 billion). The company will lease back the property and continue operations at the same location.

10. Tesla Open to Licensing Driver Assistance Tech

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a recent interview that the company is confident in the safety and maturity of its driver assistance system and is willing to license the technology to other automakers.