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1. How DeepSeek’s AI has become a must-have feature in Chinese smart EVs
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are scrambling to install artificial intelligence (AI) developed by DeepSeek to add to their cars’ digital bells and whistles in a highly competitive market.
2. Zeekr joins China’s autonomous-driving race, to unveil tech at Shanghai car show
Chinese carmaker Zeekr Intelligent Technology, which is controlled by Geely Auto, has joined the autonomous-driving bandwagon, after completing a merger with its sister brand Lynk.
3. China’s Changan launches Deepal EV brand in Hong Kong

Chongqing Changan Automobile’s electric vehicle (EV) brand Deepal became the latest mainland Chinese carmaker to use Hong Kong as a test market when it launched its S07 SUV on Thursday.
4. Chinese e-scooter brands Ninebot, Niu integrate DeepSeek AI for smarter rides
China’s leading electric two-wheeler brands, Ninebot and Niu Technologies, are racing to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) models from DeepSeek in a bid to enhance their smart-riding capabilities.
5. CATL eyes global dominance in EV battery market with US$5 billion cash reload
Contemporary Amperex Technology, the world’s biggest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has been shrewd in seizing the opportunity presented by the stock market upswing to tap foreign investors for fresh capital, according to industry executives and analysts.
6. BYD to add autopilot system to lure buyers amid China’s EV price war

BYD plans to offer an autopilot system in nearly all its cars for free, making autonomous driving affordable to all mainland Chinese customers as the world’s largest electric-vehicle (EV) maker seeks a competitive edge in an escalating price war.
7. Chinese EV maker Geely joins BYD in Brazil push via deal with Renault
Chinese billionaire Li Shufu is expanding carmaker Geely into Latin America through a partnership with Renault, underpinning the nation’s drive to build sales in friendly global markets as tariffs block growth in the US and Europe.


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From carmakers adding digital frills to a new electric vehicle being launched in Hong Kong, here are seven EV stories you may have missed


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.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From carmakers adding digital frills to a new electric vehicle being launched in Hong Kong, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

1. How DeepSeek’s AI has become a must-have feature in Chinese smart EVs

From carmakers adding digital frills to a new electric vehicle being launched in Hong Kong, here are seven EV stories you may have missed