China Auto Thread

[Yommie]

2,000,000th Buick GL8 to be produced on September 23 in milestone for MPV

2,000,000th Buick GL8 set to come off production line on September 23. Earlier this year a PHEV version finally launched.

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[Yommie]

Baojun Cloud becomes the electric MG Windsor CUV for the Indian market

MG Windsor is launched in India but is a rebadged version of the Baojun Cloud. It will be sold on a BaaS model to keep price down.

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[Yommie]

Huawei’s HIMA alliance will launch an MPV soon but will it be under Maextro brand?

Speculation of Maextro MPV reignited by Huawei smart car unit boss who says HIMA will launch an MPV soon but does not confirm brand.

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[Yommie]

Baidu Apollo powered Jiyue 07 electric sedan launches, claims L4 autonomous driving

Jiyue 07 launches with 3 versions. Apollo self driving to go nationwide by end of 2024 supposedly delivering L4 perception based driving.

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[Yommie]

SAIC, GM & Wuling launched Baojun Yunhai SUV for 15,450 USD in China

The Baojun Yunhai SUV from SAIC, GM, and Wuling entered the Chinese with a starting price of 15.450 USD. It is avaialble as PHEV and BEV.

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[Yommie]

BYD’s Denza Z9 GT set for global launch on September 20, offering hybrid and electric variants

Designed by Wolfgang Egger, the Denza Z9 GT has a sleek exterior and tech-focused interior featuring multiple displays and dual refrigerators. The hybrid version delivers 858 hp, while the electric model produces 952 hp, offering powerful performance.

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[Yommie]

Luxeed R7 backed by Huawei and Chery opens pre-order starting at 37,600 USD

The Luxeed R7 electric coupe SUV offers three range options: 667 km, 736 km, and 802 km.

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[Yommie]

Huawei brand Aito launches five-seater version of the M9 SUV

Huawei backed Aito launches a five seat version of its popular M9 large SUV in both EREV and BEV versions.

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[Yommie]

Changan is selling over 7000 vehicles a day

Changan Automobile has surged in popularity this year selling just under 1.7 million cars so far this year, which is around 7000 cars a day.

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[Yommie]

Are Chinese NEVs a fire risk?

The fire safety of NEVs in China is once again in the spotlight. Is there a bigger fire risk with them and how do they compare to foreign EVs?

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[Yommie]

Xpeng modular flying car got over 3,000 orders before presales

The Xpeng modular flying car (Land Aircraft Carrier) got over 3,000 orders before the presales started. Its production is scheduled for 2025.

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[Yommie]

China EV registrations in W36: Xiaomi 3,200, Nio 4,500, Tesla 16,200, BYD 73,600

Xiaomi's insurance registrations were up 10%, and Tesla was up 13% compared with the week before. Nio was down 25%, while BYD was down about 20%.

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[Yommie]

Avatr 07 rolled off production line, market entry on September 26

Avatr 07's official moose test speed is ≥82 km/h and 100 - 0 km/h braking distance is <34.5 m.

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[Yommie]

Audi-SAIC electric car will unveil in November, market entry in H2 2025, CEO says

Audi-SAIC's new models will focus more on high-end intelligence, targeting the younger Chinese generation.

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[Yommie]

BYD launches 2025 Han with significant upgrade and price reduction

BYD’s 2025 Han has been released with key updates, including interior improvements and upgraded technology, with a price drop. The new model offers better driving performance and enhanced safety features, reinforcing its position in the sedan market.

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