Zeekr 9X Hits 50,000 Deliveries With Average Transaction Price Above MSRP
Five months at the top of China's RMB 500,000 SUV segment, and buyers keep choosing up.
Lexus TZ Three-Row Electric SUV Spied for First Time, Mirrors Toyota Highlander
The first prototype of the Lexus TZ has been spotted testing, confirming close visual and structural ties to the Toyota Highlander EV. The three-row electric flagship targets Ioniq 9, EV9, and Volvo EX90 and is expected to debut in late 2026.
GWM Tank 700 Hi4-Z Debuts at Beijing With 864 HP and 190 km EV Range
GWM updates the Tank 700 for 2026 with a 864 hp plug-in hybrid system combining a 2.0T engine and two electric motors, a 56 kWh battery, and 190 km of all-electric range. The 0-100 time is 5.6 seconds.
2027 Lexus NX Facelift Spied at Nurburgring as Mid-Cycle Refresh for Second-Best Seller
A facelifted 2027 Lexus NX is testing at the Nurburgring with a revised spindle grille, new twin-strip DRLs, and F Sport-style lower intakes. The powertrains carry over. The facelift exists because Toyota's platform refresh cadence is due, and Lexus customers notice when a three-year-old NX looks identical to a new one on the dealer floor.
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Next-Gen Toyota Corolla Cross Grows Into RAV4 Territory for Mid-2028
Toyota's next-generation Corolla Cross is expected in mid-2028, larger than the current car and closer to RAV4 footprint on the 13th-gen Corolla platform. A bigger Corolla Cross is the first half of a Toyota repositioning move that sends the RAV4 upmarket.
BYD Sealion 05 Launches in China From 96,000 Yuan With EV and DM-i Variants
BYD launches the Sealion 05 in China at 96,000 yuan with two rear-drive EV options (272/326 hp) and a 1.5L plug-in hybrid variant with up to 305 km CLTC range.
2026 BYD Sealion 05 Launches From 97,900 Yuan With 630 km EV and 5-Min Flash Charge
BYD launches the 2026 Sealion 05 in China with DM-i plug-in hybrid from 97,900 yuan and battery-electric EV from 119,900 yuan. The EV is the cheapest BYD to ship with the second-generation Blade Battery plus megawatt flash charging, rated at 630 km CLTC range and 5.9 seconds 0-100 km/h. Optional LiDAR unlocks urban navigate-on-autopilot.
Nissan Teases Xterra-Style EV Concept and NX8 SUV for Auto China 2026
Nissan brings two concepts and the production NX8 to Auto China 2026 on April 23. The lead concept is a hardcore off-roader with an Xterra silhouette and a fully enclosed grille that signals BEV, a layout the US-bound Xterra V6 hybrid will not get because China is where the rugged-lifestyle EV segment actually exists.
VW Jetta X Concept Debuts April 21 as Boxy EV Pivot for China Sub-Brand
Volkswagen's Jetta sub-brand unveils the Jetta X concept at VW Group Night on April 21, its first visible output after spinning up a standalone China company in January. The boxy SUV breaks from Jetta's sedan heritage and targets the rugged EV segment dominated by Tank, Fang Cheng Bao, and the upcoming Geely Radar Horizon.
Nissan Xterra Returns Under 40000 USD to Take on Ford Bronco
Nissan Americas CEO Christian Meunier confirmed the revived Xterra SUV will start below 40,000 USD, undercutting Ford Bronco (40,495) and Toyota 4Runner (41,870). Body-on-frame construction with V6 gasoline and hybrid variants, built in Mississippi.
BYD Third-Gen Yuan Plus Debuts at Beijing With Flash Charging and Bigger Body
BYD will debut the third-generation Yuan Plus (Atto 3 in export markets) at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show with 10-70 percent charging in five minutes, two battery options (540 or 630 km CLTC), and a body one segment larger than the outgoing model.
Li Auto L9 Livis Debuts at Beijing With In-House 2560 TOPS M100 Chips for 82100 USD
Li Auto L9 Livis debuts at Beijing Auto Show April 24 and launches May 15 at 559,800 yuan. The flagship trim runs two in-house M100 5nm chips delivering 2,560 TOPS combined, roughly three times the Nvidia Thor-U competition.
Chery Exeed EX7 Launches From 29200 USD With Brake-by-Wire EMB System
Chery launched the second-gen Exeed EX7 at 199,800 yuan with six trims spanning EREV and BEV. The AWD Ultra ships with an aviation-grade electronic-mechanical brake-by-wire system, the first hydraulic-free retail car under 40,000 USD anywhere.
GWM Haval Menglong Plus Opens Pre-Sales at 27800 USD With LiDAR and 255 km EV Range
Great Wall Motor opened pre-sales for the Haval Menglong Plus at 189,800 yuan, adding roof LiDAR, 255 km EV range, and a 330 kW Hi4 powertrain to the boxy PHEV SUV segment.
IM Motors LS8 EREV Launches With Four-Wheel Steer-by-Wire Option From 36600 USD
SAICs IM Motors launched the LS8 EREV SUV at 249,800 yuan, offering up to 523 hp, 1,605 km total range, and a 10,000-yuan four-wheel steer-by-wire option with 24 degrees of rear articulation.
Hongqi Tiangong 05 and 06 Launch With 800V Architecture From 23900 USD
Hongqi launched a new Tiangong sub-brand with two 800V EVs: a 05 sedan at 0.213 Cd with 650 km range and a 06 SUV with AR-HUD, both charging 10 to 80 percent in 12 minutes.
Zeekr 8X Launches at 45800 USD With 1380 HP Tri-Motor Hybrid
Zeekr launched the 8X in China at 329,800 yuan, with a tri-motor top trim producing 1,380 hp and 900V Haohan-S architecture targeting Li Auto and Aito in the premium family PHEV fight.
Xpeng GX Opens Pre-Sales at $58,000 With Bosch Steer-by-Wire
Xpeng opened pre-sales for the GX at 399,800 yuan ($58,000) for both BEV and EREV, becoming the first production car with Bosch next-generation steer-by-wire and targeting Nio ES8 and Li L9 nine days before Auto China 2026.
Volkswagen ID. UNYX 08 Launches in China: Xpeng-Co-Developed SUV With 730 km CLTC Range
Volkswagen officially launched the ID. UNYX 08 in China, priced between 239,900 and 299,900 yuan. First VW production car built with Xpeng partnership — Turing chips, VLA 2.0 ADAS, 800V architecture, CATL LFP batteries up to 95 kWh for 730 km CLTC range. Dual-motor AWD delivers 496 hp combined.
Leapmotor D19 Launches: Triple-Motor BEV and 500 km EREV Flagship
Leapmotor officially launched the D19 flagship SUV today, priced between 219,800 and 269,800 yuan. A triple-motor BEV with sub-three-second 0-100 km/h sits alongside an 80.3 kWh EREV delivering 500 km of pure electric range. First model with dual Snapdragon 8797 SoCs and LiDAR as standard.
Hongqi P567: 620 kW EREV Off-Roader with 1,350 km Range Debuts in Beijing
The Hongqi P567 brings four electric motors, 831 hp, differential locks, and a boxy body to Beijing's Auto Show - Hongqi's bet on China's booming off-road EREV market.
Porsche Cayenne Electric World Premiere in Beijing: 1,156 hp Turbo Variant, 400 kW Charging
Porsche's all-electric Cayenne makes its global debut at Auto China 2026. The range spans 408 hp base to 1,156 hp Turbo. Shared 113 kWh battery, 800V architecture, 390-400 kW peak DC charging (10-80 percent in 16 minutes). Air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and torque vectoring standard. Deliveries start end of summer 2026.
AUDI E7X Beijing Debut: 671 hp Dual-Motor, 109 kWh Battery, 751 km CLTC
AUDI's second China-exclusive production model debuts at Auto China 2026 on April 24. The E7X electric SUV measures 5,049 mm, offers RWD 402 hp or AWD 671 hp (0-100 km/h in 3.97s), runs Momenta Flywheel ADAS with roof LiDAR, and uses the SAIC-co-developed Advanced Digitized Platform. CATL batteries up to 109.3 kWh for 751 km CLTC.
FAW-Volkswagen ID. AURA T6: First Pure EV on CEA Platform Debuts at Auto China 2026
FAW-Volkswagen unveiled the ID. AURA T6, a midsize electric SUV that is the first production vehicle on the new China Electronic Architecture (CEA) platform. Co-developed by VW and Xpeng, CEA reduces ECU count by 30 percent vs MEB. The T6 integrates Carizon ADAS and is VW's first pure EV with roof-mounted LiDAR.
Volkswagen ID. Aura T6 Is a Chinese EV Built to Beat China at Its Own Game
VW's ID. Aura T6 debuts April 24 on a CEA platform co-developed with Xpeng, with LiDAR, Carizon ADAS, and AI cockpit software built specifically for Chinese buyers.
BYD Sealion 08: Ocean Flagship SUV Debuts at Beijing Auto Show
BYD's three-row Ocean flagship arrives with Blade Battery 2.0, 480+ kW, and over 1,000 km electric range. Full debut at Auto China 2026 on April 24.
BYD Yangwang U8L Four-Seat Version Targets Maybach at Beijing Show
Yangwang's ultra-luxury four-seat U8L debuts April 24, priced above $179,400 and aiming directly at the Maybach GLS 600 with flash charging and quad-motor drive.
Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+: 590 HP for AU$53,888 in Australia
Twin-motor C10 delivers 590 hp and Huracan-matching torque. 81.9 kWh LFP battery, 272 mi WLTP range, 800V architecture. Undercuts every rival.
Subaru Three-Row EV Debuts in New York with 420 HP
Subaru's fourth Toyota-shared EV arrives April 1 at the NY Auto Show. 420 hp, likely based on the redesigned Highlander platform. Up to 320 miles range.
Aito M6 Pre-Sales Open at 269,800 Yuan, M7 and M8 Updated
Huawei-Seres brand launches M6 SUV with 800V platform, 100 kWh CATL battery, 760 km range. M7 and M8 get 896-channel LiDAR upgrades.
XPeng Enters Mexico on March 25 With G6 and G9 SUVs
XPeng's first Latin American market launches March 25 with G6 and G9 SUVs. 2026 target: double overseas sales. 2030 goal: 70%+ profit from international.
BYD Atto 3 Evo UK: 309 HP From £38,990, Dual-Motor AWD at £42,730
BYD prices the Atto 3 Evo for UK: 74.8 kWh Blade Battery, 220 kW DC charging, 316 mi range. AWD Excellence at £42,730 does 0-62 in 3.9s. Orders April 2.
Li Auto Rolls Off 80,000th i6 SUV as 2026 Delivery Target Hits 490,000
The i6, launched September 2025 at 249,800 yuan, reaches its 80,000th unit while Li Auto targets 20% delivery growth and preps the i9 flagship for H2 2026.
NIO Delivers 80,000th Third-Gen ES8 as Q1 Guidance Hits 83,000 Units
NIO hits 80K ES8 deliveries in 22 days from 70K. ES8 = 54% of Feb sales. First GAAP profit in Q4 2025. March guidance: 32-35K units (2x YoY).
Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700: Tri-Motor Body-on-Frame SUV with Crab Walk
Geely's first off-road SUV combines body-on-frame construction, tri-motor 4WD with AI mode switching, 800 mm wading depth, and roof-mounted LiDAR.
Xiaomi YU7 GT: 990 HP SUV With 705 km Range and 300 km/h Top Speed
Regulatory filings reveal Xiaomi's performance SUV: dual-motor 738 kW, 101.7 kWh battery, 2,460 kg curb weight, and Nürburgring testing credentials.
XPeng GX Enters Mass Production With Bosch Steer-by-Wire at Sub-$72,000
The six-seat full-size SUV is the first production vehicle under 500,000 yuan with L4-capable steering, 430 kW dual motors, and 5C ultra-fast charging.
Audi E7X: 671 HP, 751 km Range, and Built Entirely in China
The SAIC-Audi E7X is a full-size electric SUV with CATL cells, 3.97s to 100 km/h, and a design that shares nothing with any European Audi.
Chery Exeed EX7 Opens Blind Orders With Aviation-Grade EMB Braking
EREV and BEV variants with up to 726 km range, dual motors (123+230 kW), and electronic-mechanical braking as the differentiator for overseas markets.
2027 Renault Duster Launches in India From $11,400 With Hybrid Sold Out
Three FWD powertrains, India-specific design, pricing from ₹10.49 lakh, and the 1.8L hybrid variant sold out for the entire year within days.
VW ID. Cross Previewed in Amsterdam: Electric Compact SUV From €28,000
Five seats, three power levels (85-155 kW), two battery sizes (37-52 kWh), and a starting price that undercuts most EV competitors. Autumn 2026 launch.
First VW-XPeng EV Enters Production: ID.UNYX 08 With 1,500 TOPS
VW ID.UNYX 08 starts production at Anhui plant. 5,000 mm SUV, 800V, CATL LFP, XPeng VLA driving, 1,500 TOPS. First commercial use of XPeng's Turing chip.
BYD Song Ultra EV: 270 kW, 710 km Range, 1,500 kW Flash Charging From $22,510
BYD's first mid-size Dynasty EV launches March 26. 270 kW motor, 620/710 km range, flash charging 10-97% in 9 min. From 155,000 yuan.
Rivian R2 Unveiled: 656 HP Performance From $57,990, Base Under $45K in 2027
Four trims spanning $45K to $58K, 330-mile range on the Performance, and a two-year rollout strategy that leads with the halo model.
MG 4X: 317 Miles From a 54 kWh Semi-Solid-State Battery
MG's compact electric SUV uses semi-solid-state cells (5% liquid electrolyte) for 510 km range from under 54 kWh. Curb weight: 1,485 kg.
MG S9: Seven-Seat PHEV SUV Undercuts VW Tayron by £10,000
MG's first seven-seater starts at £34,205 in the UK with a 1.5T PHEV (295 hp, 62 mi EV range), undercutting VW Tayron by £10K+ and Skoda Kodiaq by £8K.
Porsche Cayenne S Electric: 657 HP on Launch Control, $126,300
New mid-tier electric Cayenne: 536 hp standard / 657 hp Launch Control, 113 kWh battery, 400 kW charging (10-80% in 16 min). Orders open, late summer delivery.
XPeng G6 Extended-Range: 1,704 km Combined Range, 5C Charging, From $27,080
XPeng adds a 1.5T range extender to the G6: 430 km electric + 1,704 km combined. 800V 5C charging (314 km in 12 min). Tiered Turing chips up to 2,250 TOPS.
BYD Great Tang: 784 HP, 950 km Range, 10-97% in 9 Minutes
BYD flagship SUV: 1000V Super e platform, dual-motor 784 hp, 950 km CLTC range, 9-minute 10-97% charge at 1,500 kW stations. From 400,000 yuan.
Lotus Eletre 'For Me' PHEV: 939 HP, 6C Charging, 870-Mile Range
Lotus adds a 2.0T engine to the Eletre's 900V system for 939 hp total, 6C charging (30-80% in 8 min), and 870+ miles of combined range.
VinFast Lac Hong 800S and 900S: Tri-Motor Luxury Targeting Rolls-Royce
VinFast unveils 617 hp tri-motor luxury SUV and sedan with gold-plated accents, targeting Rolls-Royce and Maybach. 2027 launch, pricing TBA.
Volvo Ramps Up EX60 Production After 3,000+ Swedish Orders in One Month
European order intake outpaces the EX30's early numbers. Torslanda may skip its summer shutdown for the first time in Volvo history.
Toyota bZ4X Touring: 734 km Range, 4.5s 0-100, and 28-Min Cold Charging
The new bZ4X Touring launches in Japan with 280 kW output, 74.69 kWh battery, 619L cargo, and rapid charging validated at -10°C.
Toyota RAV4 PHEV: 150 km Electric Range and 7 Days of Emergency Power
The new RAV4 PHEV produces 329 PS, covers 150 km on battery alone, and can power a household for up to 7 days. GR SPORT variant included.
Leapmotor A10: Compact Electric SUV With 500 km Range and Optional LiDAR
Leapmotor files its first A-series model: a 90 kW compact SUV at ~$10,000 with LFP battery, 500 km range, and optional roof-mounted LiDAR.
Renault Filante SUV: Flagship Crossover Built on Geely CMA Platform
Renault debuts an E-segment crossover in South Korea, built on Geely CMA architecture. Busan production, not planned for Europe.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB Launches EV-Only With 800V and 392-Mile Range
The second-gen GLB drops the EQB name, goes all-electric at launch with 85 kWh battery, dual-motor AWD option, and seven-seat config starting at 59,048 EUR.
Cayenne Turbo Electric Debuts in Dubai: 1,156 PS, 1,500 Nm, Desert Tested
Physical debut at Icons of Porsche Dubai: 850 kW, 1,500 Nm, 245 mm ground clearance, traction management 5x faster than conventional. Tested at 40°C+.
Hyundai CRATER Concept Hints at a Bronco-Fighting Off-Road SUV
Hyundai reveals a rugged off-road SUV concept at the LA Auto Show. No specs yet, but it signals Hyundai wants to compete with Bronco and 4Runner.
2027 Kia Telluride Debuts With Turbo Hybrid Making 329 HP and 35 MPG
Second-gen Telluride drops the V6 for a 2.5L turbo hybrid with 329 hp, 35 mpg, and 600-mile range. X-Pro trim adds real off-road hardware.
2026 Jeep Recon EV: 650 HP, Trail Rated, Removable Doors, $65,000
Jeep builds its first all-electric Trail Rated SUV. Dual motors, 650 hp, 250-mile range, removable doors, and a $65,000 starting price.
2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV: First Nissan Plug-In Hybrid for the US at 248 HP
Nissan brings its first PHEV to America. The Rogue PHEV offers 248 hp, 38-mile EV range, 420-mile total range, and seven seats with standard AWD.
Porsche Macan GTS Electric: 571 PS, 3.8s to 100, 586 km Range
First all-electric Macan GTS: 420 kW overboost, 955 Nm, 100 kWh battery, 586 km WLTP range. 270 kW charging, 10-80% in 21 min. Sport Chrono standard.
Porsche Macan Electric Gets Trained Parking, Digital Key, and 2,500 kg Towing
2025 MY update: Surround View, Trained Parking (5 routines), Digital Key for 7 users, towing +500 kg to 2,500 kg, AI Voice Pilot, in-car gaming.
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