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Nio Delivers 20,000th ES9 Just 73 Days After Launch

The achievement comes as demand for the model continues to exceed production, with buyers of higher-end variants still facing delivery wait times of more than three months.

Nio’s Firefly Rolls Out First Halo Edition EV Inspired by Nature

The special edition builds on Firefly’s existing model with exclusive styling and interior details while retaining the same powertrain and battery.

Nio’s Firefly Unveils New Halo Series Ahead of July 20 Debut

The first Halo model will make its official debut on July 20, with display vehicles arriving at Firefly stores across China the same day.

Nio Opens First Greece Store as European Expansion Strategy Evolves

The new Nio House Athens, launched in partnership with local distributor Motodynamics Group, allows Greek consumers to experience and purchase several of the company’s electric vehicles as Nio balances overseas growth ambitions with a renewed focus on profitability.

Nio ES8 Set to Reach 120,000 Deliveries This Month

The milestones come as Nio expects overall June deliveries to exceed 40,000 vehicles, potentially setting the stage for another strong month as competition intensifies in China’s premium EV segment.

Nio Launches ES9 SUV at Lower-Than-Expected Starting Price

The launch places the ES9 directly into competition with other high-end Chinese smart EVs, including the recently updated Aito M9 backed by Huawei.

Nio Reports Online Smear Campaigns to Police Ahead of ES9 Launch

The legal action came during a critical period for Nio, which recently reported its second consecutive profitable quarter on an adjusted operating basis while ramping up new vehicle launches across multiple brands.

Nio Launches ES9 Pre-Sales with Aggressive Pricing Strategy

The ES9 starts at 528,000 yuan ($77,230), about 31% below the ET9, with deliveries expected to begin June 1 following an official launch in late May.

Nio Upgrades Firefly EV With More Power and Features at Same Price

The update introduced new styling elements, including a “Maillard” color option and a redesigned two-tone lower bumper.

Stellantis CEO Says More EVs Are Coming to the U.S. Market

CEO Antonio Filosa said at the Paris Motor Show that Stellantis will keep bringing new electric vehicles to the U.S., even as its latest strategy shifts more attention back to combustion powertrains. Filosa said the automaker expects EV sales to grow over the long term and will continue launching electric models based on consumer demand rather than government regulations.

EU Pressures UK to Raise Tariffs on Chinese Cars Amid ‘Made in Europe’ Push

The move is tied to negotiations over Britain’s inclusion in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial policies, with Brussels concerned that lower UK tariffs could allow Chinese vehicles to enter the European market through Britain.

BYD Plans Four European Factories as It Expands Local EV Production

The company expects to select its second European assembly site by the end of 2026, with Spain and France among the preferred locations and existing factories favored over building new facilities.

Rivian Expands Washington Footprint With New Showroom and Service Facility

The facility will occupy the former Evergreen Ford dealership at 1500 18th Ave. NW in the Hyla Crossing development. It will include 13 service bays, 21 charging stations and space to showcase Rivian’s electric vehicles. The company expects the site to create 35 jobs.

Ford Recalls More Than 42,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs Over Rear Differential Defect

The issue affects certain 2021-2023 model year vehicles and could result in a loss of drive power or unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Zeekr Opens Pre-Sales for New Five-Seat 9X Hybrid SUV

The new variant joins the existing six-seat configuration and arrives as rival Nio prepares to launch a five-seat version of its flagship ES8.

Volvo Opens European Factories to Geely, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co

The proposal comes as Chinese carmakers accelerate efforts to secure manufacturing capacity in Europe amid growing trade barriers and import tariffs.

BYD’s New Flagship SUV Draws 150,000 Orders Before Deliveries Begin

Starting at 239,900 yuan ($35,500) and offering up to 950 kilometers (590 miles) of range, the new flagship model enters one of China’s most competitive EV segments with more than 150,000 pre-orders already secured ahead of deliveries.

Lucid Loses Key Engineering Executive Ahead of Critical Midsize EV Launch

Emad Dlala, Lucid’s senior vice president of engineering and software, has departed the company months after being promoted to oversee its Engineering and Digital division, creating another leadership challenge ahead of the launch of Lucid’s first midsize electric vehicle.

Xiaomi EV Brings Full Lineup to Shenzhen Auto Show

The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show, commonly known as the Shenzhen Auto Show, is scheduled to open on May 29 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center.

Lucid builds 50,000th EV as production ramps under new CEO

The achievement highlights steady output growth as Lucid ramps production of its expanding EV lineup and prepares for its next phase of global manufacturing.