# China EVs
Latest news and articles about China EVs
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Xpeng Begins OTA Rollout of VLA 2.0, Escalating China’s ADAS Arms Race
Xpeng has begun a staged over‑the‑air rollout of its second‑generation VLA advanced driver‑assistance system. The deployment highlights how Chinese EV makers are using fleet data and rapid software updates to compete on autonomous driving capabilities while raising questions about safety oversight and cybersecurity.
China’s EV New-Forces Hold Ground in February — But March’s New Models Will Tell Which Ones Survive
February delivery figures show China’s EV newcomers weathering a seasonal and product-cycle lull, with Leapmotor and Li Auto holding the top spots. Widespread financing incentives have become table stakes, but the real test arrives with a wave of new model launches in March and Q2 that will determine who can convert interest into profitable growth.
China’s EV Upstarts Hit a Chilly February — Winners Hold Ground, XPeng Slumps as Market Shifts from Volume to Tech
February deliveries among China’s new EV makers showed divergence: Leapmotor, Li Auto and NIO returned to roughly 20,000‑unit monthly ranges, while XPeng’s sales halved year‑on‑year. The slowdown reflects a long Lunar New Year holiday and fading tax incentives, but also signals a strategic pivot across the sector toward charging networks, AI features and global expansion.
Shangjie Insists Z7 Winter‑Test Photos Are Real, Not AI — A Test of Trust in Auto PR
Shangjie Automotive denied claims that images of its Z7 undergoing winter testing were AI‑generated, saying the pictures are authentic but intentionally camouflaged to protect design details. The incident highlights how generative AI and an attention‑hungry media environment complicate automakers’ efforts to communicate progress without inviting skepticism.