New Cars & Market Signals
New launches, pricing and market signals.
NIO ES9 Pre-Prices Start at RMB 420,000 for Battery-as-a-Service Version
With pre-prices starting at RMB 420,000 for the battery-as-a-service (BaaS) version and RMB 528,000 for the buyout version, NIO’s new ES9 flagship SUV aims to bring full active suspension technology below the RMB 500,000 mark while showcasing the company's integrated hardware and design strategy.
The Xiaomi SU7 Looks Unchanged, But It's Actually a Different Car
Xiaomi has launched the refreshed SU7 electric sedan, raising prices by RMB 4,000 across all trims while adding standard 800V architecture, NVIDIA Thor chips for driver assistance, and significant interior and chassis upgrades.
Lotus For Me: A 'Compromise' for the Obsessive?
Lotus has launched the For Me, a plug-in hybrid SUV featuring a 2.0-liter turbo engine and dual motors producing 952 Ps. Priced at RMB 528,000 to RMB 588,000, it introduces plug-in hybrid power to the brand’s current electrification strategy.
Huawei's 2026 Start: 896-Line LiDAR Goes to Production, SAIC SHANGJIE Z7 Launches This Month
Huawei has officially released its new 896-line dual-optical path image-level LiDAR, available as an option on the Maextro S800 and Aito M9. The company also unveiled the SAIC SHANGJIE Z7 and Z7T shooting brake models, which are scheduled for official launch at the end of the month.
1:39Dreame's 'Starry Sky Plan' for Automotive Entry: The Logic Behind Its Global Marketing Blitz
Amid its aggressive global marketing strategy described as a 'blitzkrieg,' Dreame is advancing its automotive ambitions through the Starry Sky Plan, raising questions about the business logic driving this expansion.
China’s Auto Market Slows in Early 2026: Why Buyers Are Waiting
Most Chinese automakers reported month-on-month sales declines in January 2026, a typical seasonal pattern exacerbated by consumers delaying purchases due to new tax policies, anticipated price cuts, and upcoming model launches.
Li i8 Tops C-IASI Safety Ratings: Engineering a Short-Overhang EV for Maximum Protection
Li Auto's i8 achieved top marks in the China Insurance Automotive Safety Index, overcoming the structural challenges of its short-overhang design through advanced body engineering and standard-fit safety systems.
iCAR V27: Can the New Chinese 'Box-Style' SUV Compete?
42HOW Auto examines whether iCAR's new box-style SUV, the V27, can succeed in China's competitive electric vehicle market.
Chery Unveils AI Strategy, Robotaxi Plans and New Models at 'AI Night'
Chery announced a transformation into a technology mobility company, detailing its Falcon autonomous driving architecture with L4 ambitions by 2028, new vehicle models including the Fengyun T9L and A9, and the deployment of humanoid robots in public services.
9:22A Gasoline Car with Two Electric Motors? The Audi Q5L Has Something to Offer
A Gasoline Car with Two Electric Motors? The Audi Q5L Has Something to Offer
Geely, Great Wall Flex Muscles; NVIDIA Unveils Major Tech at CES 2026
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Geely and Great Wall Motor presented new AI architectures and multi-powertrain platforms, while NVIDIA announced its Alpamayo autonomous driving system for Mercedes-Benz.
Leapmotor’s Decade of Craftsmanship Yields Dual Flagships, Moving Beyond the 'Value' Label
At its tenth-anniversary event, Leapmotor revealed the D19 full-size SUV and the debut D99 MPV as the first models in its new D series. The company stated it aims to become a global smart EV maker with annual sales of 4 million units.