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Huawei Expands Urban Smart Driving to All Cities; Tesla Model Y Receives Update; January Sales Data Released | E-Week Highlights
The AITO series receives an OTA update enabling urban driver assistance on 99% of public roads without high-definition maps, while the Tesla Model Y is upgraded with Hardware 4.0 and new color options.
Qualcomm's 5nm Snapdragon 8295 Hits Mass Production in Luxury and EV Models
The automotive-grade Snapdragon 8295 chip, built on a 5nm process, has entered mass production in vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Jiyue 01. Delivering PC-level performance with doubled CPU power and advanced local AI capabilities, it is becoming the standard for next-generation smart cockpits.
21st Guangzhou International Auto Show Opens; Xiaomi SU7 Listed in MIIT Registry; NIO Launches Pilot Highway Battery Swap Feature; XPENG Releases Q3 Financials | Weekly Highlights
The 21st Guangzhou International Auto Show opened with debuts from AVATR, Zeekr, Geely, and AITO. Xiaomi’s SU7 models appeared in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology registry, while NIO rolled out its pilot highway battery-swap feature and XPENG reported Q3 revenue of RMB 8.53 billion.
Chery Pledges 'All In' on New Energy as Fengyun Concept Cars Debut
Chery Group reported 1.454 million vehicle sales in the first ten months of this year, with its core brand surpassing one million units for the first time. The company is now launching its Fengyun sequence with two concept models, A9 and T11, backed by a new plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Zhiji LS6 Starts at RMB 214,900: Is Its Smart Cabin Up to the Task?
Launched with a limited-time starting price of RMB 214,900, the Zhiji LS6 faces competition from the Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 001. A hands-on comparison evaluates whether its smart cabin serves as a key competitive advantage.
Technical Innovation: The True Mark of Advanced New Energy Vehicles
Guangqichuanqi has launched pre-sales for the Chuanqi ES9 plug-in hybrid SUV, priced from RMB 229,800. The vehicle combines a large 5,110 mm body with a P1+P3 dual-motor parallel-series powertrain to deliver low energy consumption and extended range.
AITO New M7, NIO EC6, Geely Galaxy L6 Launch; Li MEGA Road Test Footage Leaks
AITO unveiled the New M7 starting at RMB 249,800 with Huawei ADS 2.0 and enhanced safety structures. NIO launched the EC6 coupe SUV from RMB 358,000, while Geely released the Galaxy L6 hybrid from RMB 115,800. Meanwhile, road test footage of the Li MEGA has surfaced online.
Why 800 V Is Becoming a Must-Have for Pure EV Buyers
Testing the XPENG G9 on third-party chargers reveals that its 800 V architecture significantly reduces charging times and maintains high power output at higher state-of-charge levels, addressing key range anxiety pain points for long-distance travel.
Volkswagen and XPENG Sign Technical Cooperation Framework; Feifan F7/R7 Receive Major Software Update
Volkswagen Group announced a technical cooperation framework with XPENG to co-develop two electric vehicles for the Chinese market, alongside an investment of approximately USD 700 million. Meanwhile, Feifan has rolled out its first major 'Extreme Smart AI' system update for the F7 and R7 models.
Zhiji LS7 Urban Fit Launches With AI Cabin Features to Ease City Commuting
Starting at RMB 289,800, the Zhiji LS7 Urban Fit introduces a 'Full-Process AI Cabin' with blind-spot awareness and one-touch parking assistance to address urban driving stress.
Rongwei D7 Mid-Size Pure EV Debuts: Can It Become the Benchmark for B-Class Pure Electric Sedans?
Rongwei has released official images of the D7, a mid-size battery electric sedan built on the Xingyunchundianpingtai platform. The rear-wheel-drive model offers up to 610 km of CLTC range and 0–100 km/h acceleration in 6.3 seconds, positioning it to compete with the BYD Seal and DEEPAL SL03.
GWM Reports BYD on Evaporative Emissions; NIO Launches ES6 Starting at RMB 368,000
GWM filed complaints with Chinese regulators alleging that BYD's Qin PLUS DM-i and Song PLUS DM-i models fail to meet evaporative emission standards using conventional fuel tanks. Meanwhile, NIO launched the updated ES6 electric SUV with prices starting at RMB 368,000.