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Chery's Omoda launches C9 SUV refresh, ICE & PHEV starting at 18, 400 USD
1+ day, 36+ min ago (573+ words) Chery's Omoda has launched the 2027 refresh of the C9 SUV. Marketed as the Yaoguang under Chery's Exeed sub-brand in China, this mid-size SUV offers a 2-litre turbo ICE or a 1. 5-litre turbo PHEV with 120km CLTC EV range. Pricing starts at 124, 900 yuan…...
BYD Sealion 06 DM-i arrives at dealerships ahead of 26 May launch with up to 310 km EV range
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (440+ words) BYD's updated 2026 Sealion 06 DM-i has begun arriving at Chinese dealerships ahead of its official launch on May 26, with the company adding a longer-range plug-in hybrid variant featuring up to 310 km CLTC electric range and optional lidar-assisted driving functions. Dealer information…...
BYD's Denza Z9 GT Chopard edition sold for 811, 000 USD, most expensive Denza ever
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (429+ words) A one-off Denza Z9 GT, created jointly by BYD and Swiss luxury watch and jewellery brand Chopard, sold for 700, 000 euros, approximately 5. 53 million yuan (811, 000 USD), at the 32nd Cannes amf AR charity gala in France, announced by BYD. The proceeds from the auction…...
BYD: assisted driving slashes severe accident rate to one-sixth across 3 million vehicles
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (405+ words) BYD said its assisted driving systems are now deployed across more than 60 vehicle models, and nearly 3 million vehicles, with severe accident rates reduced to one-sixth of human driving levels based on airbag-triggered incidents per 10 million kilometres, according to Autohome. The…...
China's best seller gets refreshed, Geely EX2 with max 460km range launches on May 28
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (382+ words) Geely will launch its refreshed EX2 hatchback in China on May 28. The locally named Xingyuan receives minor cosmetic updates and a range increase to 460 km CLTC. While pricing is unannounced, the current EX2 retails for 68, 800-87, 800 yuan (10, 100-12, 900 USD). The EX2, a compact EV hatchback,…...
Arcfox Beta S3 launches in China: leveraging CATL's battery-swapping network with entry-level Baa S pricing of 8, 800 USD
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (324+ words) On May 22, 2026, BAIC's Arcfox officially launched its new mid-size sedan, the Beta S3. The vehicle is available in eight configurations, offering both battery swapping and traditional charging models. Since pre-sales began on April 24, the model has already secured over 30, 000 orders. The…...
Geely Galaxy Starshine 7 launched with 312 k W and 220 km EV range, from 14, 500 USD in China
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (475+ words) Geely Auto officially launched the Geely Galaxy Starshine 7 in China with a limited-time price range of 98, 800 " 129, 800 yuan (14, 500 " 19, 100 USD). The final launch pricing came in below the vehicle's earlier presale starting price of 106, 800 yuan (15, 700 USD) announced in April, while several variants…...
Nissan recalls nearly 70, 000 N7 and N6 vehicles in China over accelerator pedal defect
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (442+ words) Nissan recalled nearly 70, 000 N7 and N6 vehicles in China after China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said a design issue in the accelerator pedal assembly could create a safety hazard. According to the official SAMR recall filing published on May 22, Dongfeng…...
Volkswagen-backed Gotion launches "Gnascent" sodium-ion battery: up to 261 Wh/kg with mass production ready
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (16+ words) Volkswagen Gotion High-Tech unveils "Gnascent" sodium-ion battery: high-energy version hits 261 Wh/kg....
BYD May 28 intelligent driving strategy event sparks speculation over new God's Eye rollout
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (415+ words) BYD announced it will hold an intelligent driving strategy conference on May 28, marking the company's second major technology event of 2026 after its March 5 launch of Blade Battery 2. 0 and flash charging, according to IT-home. The automaker did not disclose details of…...