China’s GAC starts pre-sales of $234,000 flying car

China’s GAC starts pre-sales of $234,000 flying car

Feng Xingya and Su Qinpeng unveil the GOVY AirCab. Credit: GAC’s Official WeChat Account China’s GAC has started taking pre-orders for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOLs) air taxi, the GOVY AirCab, at a price tag of RMB 1.68 million ($234,000). The vehicle made its debut at this year’s International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) on Thursday. Scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026, the unmanned, multi-rotor aircraft is 90% made of carbon fibre and can b...
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra becomes the first Chinese car in Gran Turismo racing game

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra becomes the first Chinese car in Gran Turismo racing game

Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi spoke at a press event where the company introduced the SU7 Ultra, a luxury version of its first EV model the SU7, in Beijing on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Credit: Xiaomi Gran Turismo series developer Polyphony Digital has partnered with Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi to bring the latter’s SU7 Ultra to the driving simulator game, making the electric sedan the first Chinese-manufactured vehicle to appear in the game’s history, the companies announced on...
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Xiaomi reportedly boosts production of electric vehicles to meet demand

Xiaomi reportedly boosts production of electric vehicles to meet demand

BELARUS, NOVOPOLOTSK – 25 FEBRUARY, 2021: Xiaomi redmi 8 pro phone box close up Credit: 123rf Xiaomi has reportedly added a second production shift to its Beijing factory, a move that would allow it to produce 24,000 SU7 electric sports sedans each month in November and December, as demand continues to grow for its first electric vehicle model. The Chinese smartphone giant received more than 23,000 new orders in October seven months after the launch of the vehicle, according to figures obt...
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China’s Zeekr to launch electric vehicles in Japan next year

China’s Zeekr to launch electric vehicles in Japan next year

Chinese EV maker Zeekr aims to achieve $18 billion market valuation before an IPO in the US. Credit: Zeekr Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr is planning to sell two premium EV models in Japan in 2025 and hopes to open showrooms in Tokyo and the Osaka area ahead of the launch later this year, according to vice president Chen Yu, Nikkei has reported. The news comes after the Geely-affiliated EV maker recently announced entry into some other right-hand-drive markets, including Hong Kong, Thailan...
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Volkswagen, Xpeng expand electric vehicle partnership

Volkswagen, Xpeng expand electric vehicle partnership

Volkswagen, Xpeng expand electric vehicle partnership. Credit: Volkswagen Group Volkswagen and Xpeng Motors have inked a deal to develop a high-performance electrical/electronic architecture that will underpin upcoming China-made, VW-branded models starting 2026, the companies said on Wednesday. The agreement is an expansion of a partnership that kicked off last year with a focus on the development of two new VW models featuring Xpeng’s autonomous driving capabilities scheduled for launch in 2...
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