China Auto Thread

[Yommie]

SiEngine’s StarLight 7nm autonomous driving chip successfully lit up

SiEngine was the creator of the Dragon Eagle-1, China's first automotive-grade 7nm SoC cockpit chip. The StarLight is also known as Xingchen-1 in Chinese / codename AD1000.

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[Yommie]

Sunday China Drive | BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 – hybrid SUV balances off-road power with everyday comfort

With hydraulic suspension, a 3.3-ton frame, and 85 cm water-fording depth, the Bao 8 is designed for challenging terrains and adaptable to urban settings.

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[Yommie]

Chinese Cars Are Taking Over Europe​

 

[Yommie]

You Won't Believe What China's Doing in Africa with EVs!​

 

[Yommie]

Exlantix ET Review | China Rising?​

 

[Yommie]

Jetour Shanhai T1 off-road PHEV entered market starting at 21,700 USD

The Jetour Shanhai T1 offers a 150 km pure electric range and a 1,600 kg towing capacity.

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[Yommie]

Seres revealed exterior of the upcoming Aito M8 SUV

Seres applied for patents for the Aito M8 crossover in China, revealing its exterior styling. It will adopt the new design language.

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[Yommie]

Smart #5 all-electric SUV launched starting at 33,700 USD

The Smart #5 offers 570 km, 580 km, and 740 km ranges, as well as the industry's first 233-inch automotive-grade full-color laser projector.

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[Yommie]

Xpeng’s flying car plant starts construction, planned capacity 10,000 units annually

Xpeng flying car plant will start volume production in 2026 with a capacity of 10,000 units. The plant area is 180,000 square meters.

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[Yommie]

2025 Chery Omoda E5 Review: RIP BYD Atto 3?!​

 

[Yommie]

2025 ZEEKR MIX Electric MPV 712km range under $42,300 review | Geely | Zeekr​

 

[Yommie]

2025 Changan Huawei AVATR 12 Ev 700km Range Under $43,000 walkaround | CATL | Huawei | Changan​

 

[Yommie]

2025 Alibaba IM L6 Ev 822km range only $29,400-$37,500 review | SAIC | China​

 

[Yommie]

2025 CHERY TIGGO 9 SUV 2.0T under $22,000 walk-around | Chery | China​

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

China - New car sales in 2026 by OEM, model, vehicle type

China’s July vehicle production, sales volumes decrease by 0.7% y/y, 0.3% y/y, respectively. On August 12, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales actuals for July 2026. According to CAAM,

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uh oh @Yommie

Tesla Model Y up by 95,000