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Hongqi

China EV Industry Faces Squeeze as Tech Race Heats Up

China’s EV industry is advancing rapidly in smart cockpit software and vehicle networking, with Hongqi partnering Unity China on next-generation AIOS design and Ethernovia launching its Shanghai headquarters to support automotive Ethernet and centralized computing. But behind the innovation, the sector’s Q1 2026 profit fell 18% and margins dropped to just 3.2%, highlighting how battery costs, lithium prices, and fierce competition are reshaping the Chinese EV market.

Apr 28, 202610 min

SAIC-GMHongqi

Chinese EVs Surge: SAIC-GM, Hongqi Hit Records in 2025

SAIC-GM crushed 2025 with 562,185 total sales and 88,833 NEVs—JV leader—fueled by Xiaoyao architecture and zero-combustion batteries. Hongqi hit 460,063 units (up 11.7%), NEVs at 149,000 amid L3 ADAS and 2,327 km PHEV ranges. Wuling's 2026 tax subsidies on mini-EVs and family cars supercharge accessible EV adoption.

Jan 1, 20263 min

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China's EV Surge: Solid-State Battery Warnings & GWM Tease

Chinese EV experts debunk solid-state battery safety hype as FAW, GAC, and Dongfeng target 2026-2027 launches with 350 Wh/kg packs for 1,000+ km ranges. Great Wall Motor teases a retro sixth brand amid record 1.2M 2025 sales, while U.S. AI 'Genesis Mission' rallies 24 giants to boost battery R&D. This convergence signals escalating global EV tech wars.

Dec 20, 20254 min

Hongqi

China EV Industry Faces Squeeze as Tech Race Heats Up

Chinese EVs Surge: SAIC-GM, Hongqi Hit Records in 2025

China's EV Surge: Solid-State Battery Warnings & GWM Tease

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