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China Auto Daily丨Zeekr 9X Scores 42,667 Orders in One Hour at Chengdu Auto Show
Zeekr and IM Motors achieve strong pre-sales at Chengdu Auto Show; event expands with 120 brands; Changan unveils Hunter K50 pickup with advanced discharge system.
Changan Hunter K50 Launches as Industry's First Super Extended-Range Digital Pickup
Changan launched the Hunter K50 pickup with six variants, featuring a Blue Whale extended-range system providing 1,031 km total range, intelligent driving, and off-road capabilities starting at RMB 127,900 (≈ USD 17,800)
Next-Gen Electric SUVs LS6, Zeekr 9X, and XPeng P7 Break Sales Records
At recent China auto events, IM Motors’ LS6 garnered 48,000 pre-orders, Zeekr 9X secured 42,667 orders in one hour, and XPeng's refreshed P7 achieved 10,000 orders in 7 minutes, demonstrating surging demand for advanced EVs.
China Auto Daily丨SAIC Group H1 Revenue Hits RMB 299.6 Billion with 5.2% Growth
SAIC Group posts RMB 299.6B H1 revenue; Li Auto profits for 11 quarters; Dreame targets hypercar; Leapmotor to produce EVs in Spain by 2026.
China Auto Daily丨XPeng Refreshes P7 Sedan with 820km Range and Turing AI Chip
XPeng unveils upgraded P7 with long range and AI tech; Volvo debuts XC70 PHEV with 1,200km range; BYD exports Thailand-made EVs to Europe.
SAIC H5 Sets Pre-Sale Record with 50,000 Orders in 18 Hours
The SAIC H5, co-developed with Huawei, started pre-sales with 50,000 orders within 18 hours. Priced under RMB 200,000, it features advanced driver assistance, digital chassis, and BEV/EREV variants.
China Auto Daily丨SAIC H5 Pre-sales Start at RMB 169,800 Ahead of September Launch
SAIC H5 pre-sales begin; China’s NEV L2+ ADAS adoption reaches 82.6%; Wuling Bingo S and Geely Galaxy M9 launch; Voyah unveils rapid-charging Lanhai hybrid tech.
Leapmotor, Xiaomi, XPENG Excel in H1 2025 with Strong Profits
Chinese NEV startups Leapmotor, Xiaomi Auto, and XPENG delivered record H1 2025 results with soaring revenues, growing deliveries, and improved profits, while accelerating global market expansion strategies.
China Auto Daily丨NIO Opens Pre-sales for ES8 SUV with Advanced AQUILA Driver Tech
NIO pre-sales ES8 with AQUILA sensing; Geely debuts AI cockpit and Eva agent; BYD partners with Veho in Finland; GAC Aion launches Hyper GT variant.
China Auto Daily丨Great Wall Motor Brazil production launch
Great Wall Motor opens Brazilian plant with Haval H6 GT; Dongfeng debuts MHERO M817 SUV featuring Huawei ADS; BYD’s India sales exceed 3,000 units in 2025.
XPENG X9 Hit 30,000 Global Deliveries, Tops Thailand MPV Market
XPENG’s X9 MPV, with 199 units sold in Thailand alone, leads the pure-electric MPV segment. The 2025 model boasts cutting-edge tech and global growth ambitions across 60 countries.
China Auto Daily丨JPMorgan Sees Xiaomi EV Stock Rising 15-20% on Delivery Growth
JPMorgan forecasts Xiaomi EV stock boost amid delivery gains; Taicang Port exports surge; XPeng X9 tops Thailand EV MPV sales; Deepal L07 launches with Huawei ADAS.
Lynk & Co Launches Pre-sales for Flagship 10 EM-P PHEV Sedan at USD 26,700
Lynk & Co’s new mid-to-large PHEV sedan opens presales with 12,866 preorders in 24 hours. It features a futuristic design, advanced NVIDIA ADAS, and a strong 390kW hybrid powertrain.
China Auto Daily丨Chery, Jameel Motors Launch Omoda, Jaecoo in Iraq for Q4 2025
Chery and Jameel Motors enter Iraq with Omoda and Jaecoo brands; AITO M8 delivery speeds to 5-7 weeks; Lynk & Co 10 EM-P sedan pre-sales begin.
Exeed Unveils 2026 VX SUV with Premium Comfort and Safety Features
Exeed introduces the 2026 Exeed VX, a premium full-size 6/7-seat SUV with luxury interiors, advanced ADAS, and strong 192kW powertrain, priced from RMB 189,900 to RMB 209,900 (≈ USD 26,400-29,200).
China Auto Daily丨CAAM Reports July Vehicle Exports up 22.6%, Total 3.68M Units
CAAM July vehicle exports rose 22.6% YoY to 575,000 units; Hongguang MINIEV hits 1.7 million sales; Tank 500 SUV pre-sales start at RMB 360,000.
Tank 500 Smart Luxury Edition Scores 7,289 Orders Within Two Hours
The revamped Tank 500 Smart Luxury Edition SUV launched August 11 with 7,289 orders in two hours. It features classic Chinese-inspired design, advanced ADAS, AI cabin tech, and powerful hybrid powertrains.
China Auto Daily丨Geely Galaxy A7 Launch: 2,100km Range Hybrid Sedan from RMB 81,800
Geely launches Galaxy A7 hybrid with 2,100km range; China leads 68.3% global NEV sales; Leapmotor expands Europe exports via Grimaldi.
Leapmotor’s GRANDE TIANJIN Sets Sail, Accelerating Global NEV Expansion
Leapmotor and Grimaldi Group launch GRANDE TIANJIN vessel for NEV exports to Europe; Leapmotor achieves 271,793 vehicle sales in first 7 months of 2025, up 149% YoY.
Geely Galaxy A7 Hybrid Sedan Hits 10,000 Orders in 24 Hours
Geely Galaxy A7 hybrid sedan launched August 8, gaining 10,000 orders in 24 hours. With competitive pricing, spacious interior, advanced AI powertrain, and safety features, it challenges segment leaders.
China Auto Daily丨FAW Audi Unveils A5L Sedan and Q6L e-tron with Huawei ADS
FAW Audi debuts new A5L and Q6L e-tron with Huawei driving tech; China’s auto exports grow 10.9%; Changan reveals UNI-V sedan.
IM Motors’ Stellar Range-Extender Boasts 66kWh Battery, 1500km Total Range
IM Motors launches Stellar Super Range-Extender system featuring a 66kWh battery, 800V SiC motor, ultra-efficient engine, and noise cancellation, debuting in the IM LS6 on August 15.
FAW-VW Launches New Talagon: German Powertrain Meets Chinese Intelligence
FAW-Volkswagen releases redesigned Talagon mid-to-large SUV featuring a 2.0T EA888 engine, IQ.Pilot smart driving tech, advanced cabin connectivity at competitive prices starting RMB 269,900.
China Auto Daily丨XPeng P7 Unveiled: 820km Range, 2250 TOPS AI Compute Power
XPeng launches P7 with 820km range, 2250 TOPS AI; CPCA July sales up 7%; LUXEED MPV to launch Q1 2026.
China Auto Daily丨FAW-VW Launches Talagon SUV with Highway NOA from RMB 269,900
FAW-VW unveils Talagon SUV with advanced NOA; MG4 EV pre-sales start; Li Auto reduces i8 price, upgrades trim.
China Auto Daily丨CPCA Reports 1.18 Million NEV Wholesale Sales with 25% Growth
China’s July NEV wholesale sales hit 1.18 million units, IM Motors launches 66kWh range-extender, Dongfeng targets 1,000km solid-state battery.
China Auto Daily丨BYD July Sales Hit 344,296 Units with 80,200 exports
BYD sold 344,296 vehicles in July; Leapmotor, XPeng hit delivery records; SAIC and Changan NEV sales soar with robust growth.
Wulingzhiguang EV 305km Edition Boosts Range, Safety at RMB 57,800
SAIC-GM-Wuling launches Wulingzhiguang EV 305km Edition with a 30.6kWh battery and enhanced safety at RMB 57,800, bringing 52% more range for urban and commercial users.
Li Auto drops i8: first all-electric SUV starts at USD 44,700
Li Auto unveiled the i8 mid-large pure-electric SUV featuring three trims priced from RMB 321,800 to RMB 369,800, boasting long range, premium tech, and a family-friendly cabin.
China Auto Daily丨NIO ONVO L90 Launches at RMB 17,900 with Battery BAAS Option
NIO launches L90 SUV with battery subscription; BYD's luxury U8L Dingshi presales begin; China’s NEV commercial exports climb 230%.