China Accelerates into the L3 Era: Domestic Automakers Lead the Autonomous Driving Race
XPeng, Li Auto, and Huawei-backed brands push full-stack City NOA into large-scale deployment China’s autonomous driving industry is entering a critical new phase. On June 30, XPeng Motors announced the nationwide rollout of its XNGP full-scenario intelligent driving system for several key models, enabling map-free City Navigation on Autopilot (City NOA) across more than 60 cities. This marks what many experts are calling China’s “first year of mass-produced L3-level autonomous driving.” In parallel, other domestic players—Li Auto, AITO (backed by Huawei), and Avatr—have also accelerated the release of advanced City NOA features, signaling that the race in intelligent mobility is shifting from demo showcases to real-world scalability. XPeng XNGP Rolls Out Nationwide, Unlocking […]
China’s NEV Exports Hit Record High as Domestic Brands Accelerate Global Expansion
BYD, Geely, and Chery lead the pack as June NEV exports surge 72% YoY China’s automobile industry has reached another milestone. According to the latest data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the country exported 134,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in June 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 72% and a month-on-month growth of 18%. It is the second consecutive month that China has set a new monthly export record, highlighting the growing global footprint of Chinese NEV brands. Leading Players Shine Overseas BYD remains the dominant force in NEV exports, with 38,000 units shipped in June alone, up 112% year-on-year. Popular models such as the Yuan PLUS (known overseas as the ATTO 3), the Seal, and the newly launched right-hand-drive Song L are gaining […]