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Auto · VIDEO & ROAD TESTS9:29What Improvements Does NIO NOP+ Gain After the Banyan 1.3.0 Update?
NIO has released the Banyan 1.3.0 software update, introducing enhancements to its NOP+ driver assistance system. This article outlines the specific functional improvements and performance upgrades available to users following the over-the-air (OTA) upgrade.
Auto · VIDEO & ROAD TESTS5:35Is the New XPENG P7i Easier to Drive?
42HOW Auto examines whether the updated XPENG P7i offers improved driving dynamics and handling compared to its predecessor.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALSChangan DEEPAL S7 Static Review: A Shift from Price to Quality
Changan DEEPAL's second model, the S7 SUV, debuts with a refined interior and established family design language, marking the brand's strategic shift from competing on price to emphasizing build quality and luxury feel.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS11:02What’s New in the Updated XPENG P7? Can It Still Compete?
42HOW Auto examines the changes in the updated XPENG P7 and assesses whether it remains competitive in the current new energy vehicle market.
Auto · CHINA EVWhat Gaps Remain in the Pure-Electric MPV Market?
The upcoming Hechuang V09 aims to address key limitations in pure-electric MPVs by featuring an 800V high-voltage platform with 4C supercharging and a LiDAR-equipped driver assistance system, positioning itself against established rivals in the mid-to-high-end segment.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS4:43Static Review: Wuling Bingo's Interior Space and Design Features
This video provides a static review of the Wuling Bingo, examining its interior space and design features in the context of its potential to become a major hit in the small electric vehicle market alongside the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING8:01Li L8 Max vs. Pro: With a RMB 40,000 Price Gap, How Different Is Their NOA?
Li L8 Max vs. Pro: With a RMB 40,000 Price Gap, How Different Is Their NOA?
Auto · VIDEO & ROAD TESTSBuick Electra E5: Five Years—Do You Know How I Lived Through These Five Years?
Buick's first Ultium platform model, the Electra E5, underwent a five-year development cycle at SAIC General Motors' Wuhan base. The extended timeline reflects rigorous testing standards for battery safety, durability, and NVH that exceed national requirements.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS4:37Static Look at the Geely Galaxy L7: What Does the Galaxy L7 Bring to Geely's New Mid-to-High-End New Energy Lineup?
Static Look at the Geely Galaxy L7: What Does the Galaxy L7 Bring to Geely's New Mid-to-High-End New Energy Lineup?
Auto · VIDEO & ROAD TESTSHiPhi Z Digital Cockpit Review: Robotic Screen and Unreal Engine Interface
42HOW Auto tests the HiPhi Z's digital cockpit, featuring a motorized 'HiPhi Bot' display, Unreal Engine 3D interface, and Meridian audio system.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVINGTesla HW 4.0 Hardware Leaked: New Radar, Camera Upgrades and Higher Power Draw
Leaked images of Tesla's next-generation hardware platform reveal a larger compute module with dual FSD chips, an updated front-facing camera array, and a new forward-looking radar prototype, raising questions about power consumption and production timelines.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS13:25Lexus RX 450h+: Value Beyond Green License Plates
The Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid electric vehicle offers capabilities that extend beyond the benefits of green license plates, addressing broader consumer needs in the new energy market.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALSLi L7 and Zhiji LS7 Officially Launch; Hesai US IPO | E-Week Highlights
Li Auto released the five-seat Li L7 and the Li L8 Air on February 8, while Zhiji launched the LS7 with new seating configurations on February 10. Meanwhile, Hesai raised USD 190 million in its US listing, marking the largest Chinese IPO on American markets since 2021.
Auto · VIDEO & ROAD TESTSVOYAH Zhuiguang First Drive: Premium Interior and Agile Chassis, but Energy Recovery Logic Needs Refinement
42HOW Auto tests VOYAH's third model, the Zhuiguang sedan, finding a chassis with excellent ride comfort and sharp handling dynamics. However, the energy recovery system exhibits noticeable latency in stronger modes, and the vehicle is set for launch in the second quarter.
Auto · VIDEO & ROAD TESTSZhiji Enters the Red Ocean Market: What Are Its Capabilities?
Zhiji has unveiled the LS7, a five-seat battery electric SUV priced from RMB 309,800, featuring Williams-engineered chassis tuning and a distinctive cabin layout with zero-gravity seats and a semi-rim steering wheel.
Auto · INTERVIEWS12:31After Testing 300,000 to 600,000 RMB EVs, Why Did He Choose the Rising R7?
A comprehensive review of electric vehicles in the 300,000 to 600,000 RMB price range leads to a final selection of the Rising R7.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS4:24Rising F7 Targets 200,000–300,000 RMB Segment With High-Performance Mid-to-Large Electric Coupe
The Rising F7 positions itself as a mid-to-large electric coupe offering rapid acceleration, premium interior features and high-level configurations within the 200,000 to 300,000 RMB price bracket.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALSZeekr 009 Delivery Begins in Record Time; AITO Cuts Prices; NIO Offers Free Highway Battery Swaps for Spring Festival
Zeekr launched its first pure-electric MPV, the Zeekr 009, just 76 days after its November launch, marking a rapid delivery milestone. Meanwhile, AITO reduced prices on the M5 EV and M7 models by up to RMB 30,000 with compensation for existing owners, and NIO announced free battery swaps at highway stations during the Spring Festival travel period.
Auto · VIDEO & ROAD TESTS5:24At Minus 30 Degrees, the HiPhi Z Is Fun to Drift in the Snow
At Minus 30 Degrees, the HiPhi Z Is Fun to Drift in the Snow
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALSTesla Prices Hit New Lows; Yangwang Unveils Rugged Off-Roaders and Supercars | Weekly Highlights
Tesla China lowered prices across its entire lineup to historic lows amid capacity expansion and shifting demand, while BYD's premium brand Yangwang unveiled the U8 off-road SUV and U9 supercar featuring its 'Yi Si Fang' quad-motor technology.