New Cars & Market Signals
New launches, pricing and market signals.
NIO ET7 Tops Chinese EVs in Euro NCAP Safety Scores with Standard Far-Side Airbag
The NIO ET7 achieved the highest comprehensive safety rating among Chinese battery electric vehicles tested by E-NCAP, scoring 91% for adult occupant protection and 95% for assist systems. Its success is attributed to advanced structural design and standard far-side central airbags.
9:03AVATR 11: Pre-Delivery Intelligent System Validation
AVATR conducts comprehensive intelligent system checks on the AVATR 11 prior to customer delivery, ensuring software and hardware readiness for new energy vehicle operations.
NIO ET7 Wins Auto Bild Golden Steering Wheel Award; Meizu Unveils FlymeAuto Design Philosophy
NIO's ET7 sedan secured the Golden Steering Wheel award in the mid-to-large sedan category from German media Auto Bild, marking a first for a Chinese brand. Meanwhile, Meizu revealed the Alive Design philosophy and core features of its new FlymeAuto vehicle operating system.
16:04First Look: Inside China's Only Unboxed Tesla Model S Plaid
42HOW Auto examines the driving experience of the Yoke steering wheel in a unique, unboxed Tesla Model S Plaid unit.
4:55How Much Do Media Outlets Rely on Sponsorships? Take a Look at What the 42HOW Auto Team Drives.
How Much Do Media Outlets Rely on Sponsorships? Take a Look at What the 42HOW Auto Team Drives.
18:21A car over 5.2 meters long and nearly 2 meters wide, a large sedan, should theoretically be very stressful to drive. But the Mercedes-Benz EQS, with such dimensions, does not have the traditional driving feel of a large vehicle. 2.5 tons, long wheelbase, electric, rear-wheel steering, low center of gravity, three-chamber air suspension, all these ingredients combined make the EQS the largest sedan from Mercedes-Benz that is most suitable for self-driving.
Despite its imposing dimensions of over 5.2 meters in length and nearly 2 meters in width, the Mercedes-Benz EQS avoids the typical driving stress associated with large vehicles. A combination of rear-wheel steering, low center of gravity, and three-chamber air suspension makes it the brand's most suitable large sedan for driver engagement.
4:24After More Than a Year, Jidu's First Mass-Produced Car, Robo-01, Is Set to Debut. With 90% of the Concept Car Features Promised for Production, Did Jidu Deliver? Will the U-Shaped Steering Wheel and Massive Integrated Screen Be Retained, and How Much Has the Exterior Changed? Where Does Robo-01 Stand Compared to Its Competitors?
After more than a year in development, Jidu's first mass-produced vehicle, the Robo-01, is set to debut. This report examines whether 90% of the original concept design was retained, including the U-shaped steering wheel and large integrated screen, and assesses its competitive standing.
XPENG Tech Day Under Pressure: Wu Xinzhou Announces Major Progress on Chengshi NGP
At its 1024 Tech Day, XPENG announced that G9 Max will receive city autonomous driving capabilities in early 2023, starting with Shanghai. The company also introduced the XNet perception architecture to support map-free urban navigation.
Jidu's 600 Days: From Prototype Rollout to Vehicle Manufacturing
Less than 600 days after its founding, Jidu has completed its first validation prototype at Geely’s facility and started high-level autonomous driving tests, leveraging Baidu’s Apollo technology and Qualcomm’s 8295 chip.
Mystery Package Yields Clues Regarding Tesla Model S Production in China
A mysterious delivery has provided new clues regarding the production of the Tesla Model S in China, sparking interest among automotive observers.
6:19Can NIO's AR Glasses Replace Large Screens?
NIO explores whether augmented reality glasses can serve as a viable alternative to traditional large screens, raising questions about interface design and user experience.
3:35NIO ET5 at Chengdu Auto Show: Investigating Sales Claims and New Updates
Amid reports that the NIO ET5 may surpass sales of the fuel-powered BMW 3 Series, 42HOW Auto visited the Chengdu Auto Show to examine the latest updates on the model.