Li Auto Expands Battery Roster with CALB as Third Supplier
The Chinese EV maker is bringing on China Aviation Lithium Battery to power its expanding electric vehicle line-up, starting with battery electric models.
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The Chinese EV maker is bringing on China Aviation Lithium Battery to power its expanding electric vehicle line-up, starting with battery electric models.

Black Sesame and Horizon both post strong H1 revenue growth, while cumulative shipments signal the market's transition from computing horsepower to scale deployment.

Mass lay-offs at Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting System trigger national backlash and questions over corporate governance in China's auto supply chain

Ministry launches nationwide inspection campaign targeting vehicle manufacturing standards as domestic market pressures mount

Industry observers call July 16 the sector's "Crazy Thursday" as competition intensifies in China's crowded NEV market

Safety concerns around electric vehicle door handle design trigger unprecedented regulatory action affecting Tesla and eight other manufacturers

Geely and Changan report strong hybrid sales as domestic manufacturers challenge Toyota's traditional dominance in the full-hybrid segment

Global shortage of printed circuit boards and ceramic capacitors threatens automakers' push into intelligent vehicles, with supply constraints expected to last at least a year

Regulators mandate fixes for concealed door releases after fatal incidents expose safety gap in China's EV fleet

The Chinese automaker offset a domestic slowdown with accelerating exports and a strategic shift toward premium-priced models, pushing core earnings to USD 1.4 billion.

Eric Li hands chairmanship of Hong Kong-listed automaker to An Conghui while retaining control of parent Geely Holding Group

Domestic vehicle sales dropped 20 percent in July while exports jumped 88 percent, forcing Chinese carmakers to accelerate their global expansion amid weak home demand.

German automaker deepens reliance on local partnerships while cutting capacity and workforce amid market headwinds

Vertical integration plans collide with structural supply-chain imbalances, leaving carmakers squeezed while upstream lithium producers and battery suppliers capture industry profits.

Mercedes-Benz joint venture partner swings to red ink in first half of 2026, signaling intensifying competition in China's luxury vehicle market

Homegrown semiconductor push extends beyond electric vehicles into AI robotics, reshaping regional supply chains and foundry demand across Asia.

The Chinese tech giant enters the extended-range EV market with seven-seat and five-seat models priced between $38,000 and $44,000

Carmaker integrates large language model as standalone voice assistant in latest software update, marking operational shift in China AI strategy

The German automaker's second-quarter earnings fell to €1.2 billion as vehicle deliveries in China dropped 30%, triggering plans to cut 8,000 jobs by 2027.

The Swedish brand is developing its first D-segment flagship under new leadership, marking a strategic shift in China's luxury sedan market.

The unprecedented rate of vehicle introductions is pushing the industry toward a brutal consolidation phase, with weaker players facing elimination in the world's largest car market.