# Motorcycle-maker made history by becoming first Chinese brand to reach top of the podium.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · The Straits Times*

## Key points

- ZXMoto became the first Chinese brand to win at a FIM Superbike World Championship race weekend.
- ZXMoto's 820RR-RS won both WorldSSP class races in Portugal in March 2026.
- BMW's next i7 electric limousine will use a high-voltage battery system developed with Rimac Technology.
- Volkswagen plans to relaunch the Touareg as an electric vehicle after retiring the current model.

**Companies:** BMW, Volkswagen, Rimac Technology, ZXMoto
**Countries:** China, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Croatia, Germany

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