Credit: Dreame At the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) 2026, Dreame Technology’s automotive brand Starry Sky Project showcased its first SUV concept car, the Nebula Next 01X. The vehicle adopts a design language inspired by supercars, featuring a front fascia centered on a multifunctional aerodynamic structure and L-shaped lighting elements. The body uses lightweight materials such as carbon fiber and adopts a fastback-style profile. For the chassis, the vehicle is equipped with t...

Credit: Xiaomi Sources familiar with the matter said that Xiaomi is entering the vehicle-mounted photovoltaic sector, as the Chinese tech company expands its presence in the broader electric vehicle ecosystem. Li Chuangqi, former head of Xiaomi’s wearable business, has quietly launched a startup focused on vehicle-mounted solar technology and is expected to cooperate with Xiaomi on the project, the sources said. The arrangement helps avoid restrictions linked to non-compete agreements while re...

Xiaomi unveiled its Vision GT two-door concept car at a global launch event in Barcelona ahead of MWC 2026. The company said PlayStation 5 users will be able to drive the vehicle in the racing game Gran Turismo 7. Xiaomi also introduced a dedicated driving simulator to allow consumers to experience the Vision GT concept car without a PS5. The vehicle features a low-slung wide-body design, scissor doors, and a large carbon-fiber rear wing, with an emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. The concept c...

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun said the company currently has no plans to enter the U.S. car market, after photos showed a Xiaomi SU7 Max driving on California’s I-5 interstate with local test plates. He said the vehicle was likely purchased by U.S. peers or suppliers for benchmarking, rather than being part of any market entry plan. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing has previously said the company plans to expand its auto business into overseas markets starting in 2027. Related Read More...

Credit: Geely Ford and China’s Geely are in talks over a potential partnership, as the two global automakers look to share the rising costs of increasingly complex technologies and manufacturing, people familiar with the matter said. The discussions include the possibility of Geely using Ford’s factories in Europe to produce vehicles for the European market, according to the sources. The two sides have also explored a potential framework for sharing automotive technologies, including autonom...

BMW is evaluating range-extender versions of some models as demand for the technology grows in China, Bloomberg reported. The plan is under internal discussion and focuses on large vehicles such as the X5 and 7-Series. Chinese brands including Aito and Li Auto have popularized range extenders in the world’s biggest car market, which produced 31.28 million vehicles and sold 31.44 million in 2024, where BMW’s sales have come under pressure. The technology is also gaining traction in the US, wh...