Automotive publications for 25 August 2026

Chinese automakers released 542 new models in five months - the market can no longer keep up with new products
New cars appear almost every day, and even large companies admit that such a pace is becoming a problem

CATL acquires China's largest truck battery swap network: 1,600 stations now under one player
The Chinese battery giant buys 24.87% of Qiyuan Green Power and merges two heavy-duty truck battery swap technologies

BMW explains the disappearance of buttons: young drivers are to blame
The company claims that buyers under 45 adapt faster to touch controls and voice commands

XPeng Sells Record Number of Cars While Losing More Money
China's Price War Extends Beyond the Market