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Auto · CHINA EV1:37Zeekr Rolls Out ZEEKR OS 4.0 Update Addressing User Complaints with New UI and 3D Model
Zeekr has released the ZEEKR OS 4.0 update for its vehicles, introducing a redesigned user interface, a prominent 3D vehicle model on the home screen, and improvements to previously criticized issues.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING9:29Baidu Unveils ANP 3.0: A Technical Breakdown of Its Autonomous Driving Strategy
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Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS7:27Beyond Spaciousness: What Else Defines the MPV Experience?
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Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS10:45Hands-On with the NIO ES8 and EC7: Will Owners of the Old ES8 Like Them?
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Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS9:03Rising R7 Review: Can a 'Big Factory' New Force Model Compete?
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Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING7:47Qualcomm's Automotive Push: Can It Ease Automakers' Autonomous Driving Concerns?
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Auto · CHINA EV8:35Profitability, Not Powertrain, Will Define Leadership in the Commercial Vehicle Market
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Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS5:19XPENG Shares Surge 47% After Q3 Earnings Despite Weak Deliveries
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Auto · VIDEO & ROAD TESTS6:22We're back to test-drive cars for you! This time, we've taken the Wuling Air ev, a newly released micro EV, for a spin. In this video, we'll examine the 'texture and quality' that the Air ev emphasizes from three perspectives: 'space performance,' 'charging and range,' and 'driving experience.' It's expected that although the Air ev is in the same size class as the MINIEV, its price will definitely be higher. So, how much more are you willing to pay for the improvements the Air ev offers?
42HOW Auto drives the newly released Wuling Air ev, evaluating its claimed improvements in space, charging range, and driving feel compared to the MINIEV.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING12:38How Li Auto's 4.1.0 Update Improves Driver Assistance on the Li L9
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NIO ET5 Touring Revealed in First Look
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Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS9:04Every car has its mission: some for comfort, some for space, and others to display status. HiPhi Z's purpose is clear—to maximize street presence. Its exaggerated styling rivals concept cars, its width-to-height ratio matches sports cars, its body sits lower than a Model 3, and it rides on 22-inch wheels. Every detail reflects the vehicle's inherent irrationality. Summarizing HiPhi Z's product philosophy: 'Mass-producing concept cars.'
The HiPhi Z features exaggerated styling, sports-car proportions, and a lower stance than the Model 3, embodying its product philosophy of bringing concept cars to production.
Auto · CHINA EV16:53Chinese Family Cars Challenge BBA Dominance
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Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS18:21A 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.