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XPENG has named its robotaxi service XPENG YOYO and opened online registration to the public in China by invitation code. The source says this follows 2026 development milestones, including a rollout in May and automated pick-up and drop-off trials in July.
XPENG has opened public registration for its robotaxi, named XPENG YOYO, in China. The step indicates the vehicle is moving closer to commercial deployment, but the source does not provide a launch date.
XPENG G9L has started production at Magna’s Graz facility in Austria ahead of its planned global debut in Paris. The move indicates the model is moving from announcement to manufacturing, but the source provides limited operational detail.
NIO and XPeng reported strong September 2026 EV deliveries, highlighting continued growth in China’s electric-car market. The figures matter because they show both automakers expanding volume as competition intensifies.
Volkswagen has opened pre-sales in China for the ID. UNYX 09, a new electric sedan built by Volkswagen Anhui and jointly developed with Xpeng. The launch expands VW’s China-only EV lineup; the model is not expected to come to Europe.
Volkswagen has started pre-sales for the ID. UNYX 09 in China. The model is reported to offer up to 755 km of CLTC range and use Xpeng technology, which may be relevant for the Chinese electric SUV market.
XPENG has expanded into the Philippine market with six variants spanning battery-electric and range-extended versions of the L03 and X9.