China’s carmakers eye record sales, luxury model hits regulatory bump: 7 EV reads

South China Morning Post14 October 2026, 07:57 UTCPeople's Republic of China

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China carmakers eye record 12 million global sales in 2026 as EV demand surges Chinese automotive groups have cause to celebrate their go-global strategy amid breakneck export growth in recent years, with deliveries in 2026 expected to beat expectations already buoyed by an...

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