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Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS1:10Ambient Lighting: A Key Differentiator for Luxury Vehicles
As ambient lighting becomes a primary method for luxury car differentiation, this review examines top-tier models currently available on the market.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS5:19Tesla Reports USD 18.8 Billion in Q1 2022 Earnings
Tesla released its first-quarter 2022 financial results, reporting a net profit of USD 18.8 billion.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS7:17BMW's i7: The Brand's Flagship Battery Electric Vehicle
The BMW i7 is identified as the manufacturer's flagship pure electric sedan, representing its top-tier offering in the battery electric vehicle segment.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS2:13Audi Urbansphere Interior Design Concepts to Be Seen in 2025 Production Models
Interior design concepts from the Audi Urbansphere are expected to be visible in Audi's production vehicles launching in 2025.
Auto · CHINA EV1:01Tesla Shanghai Factory Resumes Production as 8,000 Workers Return
Tesla's Shanghai factory has resumed operations with the return of approximately 8,000 employees, aiming to gradually achieve full single-shift production capacity.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS2:26IM L7 Pricing and Trims: Can the RMB 368,800-Starting EV Compete?
The IM L7 launches with two configurations and distinct user benefits starting at RMB 368,800. We examine whether this battery electric vehicle can outperform its rivals in the competitive new energy market.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS1:59Plenty of Major New Models: Li Auto, Rising Auto, VOYAH and Other Brands Introduce New Cars
Plenty of Major New Models: Li Auto, Rising Auto, VOYAH and Other Brands Introduce New Cars
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS2:25Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX: Four Pillars of Efficiency Power 1,000-Kilometer Range
The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX demonstrates that achieving a 1,000-kilometer range requires the integration of four critical dimensions: energy efficiency, lightweight design, aerodynamics, and thermal management.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS1:56New Cars, New Brands, New Technologies
Changan and AVATR are associated with new vehicle models, brand developments, and technological innovations.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS1:41First Compact Vehicle on Geely's SEA Platform
Geely has introduced the first compact vehicle built on its Scalable Architecture (SEA) platform, a development related to the smart brand and new energy vehicles.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS2:12Huawei, Changan and CATL + Streetwear Brand = ?
A headline poses a question regarding a potential collaboration between Huawei, Changan, CATL and a streetwear brand linked to the AVATR marque.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS1:09Polestar Joins Hertz's Electric Vehicle Fleet Following Model 3
Polestar has joined Hertz's electric vehicle rental fleet, following the introduction of the Model 3.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING2:54Why Drivers Struggle to Return to Basic Driving After Using L2 Assistance
A review of automotive technology highlights how even entry-level L2 driver assistance systems create a lasting dependency among users, fundamentally changing expectations for vehicle features.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS2:41Lotus Unveils All-Electric Eletre Hyper-SUV
Lotus has launched the Eletre, a new all-electric hyper-SUV that expands the brand's lineup into the high-performance electric vehicle segment.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING0:44Miao Wei, Deputy Director of the Economic Affairs Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Endorses Li Xiang's Call for Standard AEB at 2022 China EV100
At the 2022 China EV100 conference, Miao Wei, deputy director of the Economic Affairs Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, expressed strong support for Li Xiang's proposal to make Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) a standard feature.
Auto · AUTONOMOUS DRIVING1:14Mercedes-Benz Launches Drive Pilot: System Assumes Liability in Defined Conditions
Mercedes-Benz has introduced its Drive Pilot system, a conditional autonomous driving feature that shifts legal responsibility for accidents from the driver to the manufacturer when specific operational conditions are met.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS4:55Li L9 Official Teaser Reveals Comprehensive Chassis Engineering
Li Auto's official Wednesday teaser for the Li L9 highlights its chassis specifications, confirming that all expected traditional vehicle engineering features are included.
Auto · VIDEO & ROAD TESTS8:10Xingyue L Hi·X Hybrid Tested at High Altitude: Vehicle Performs, Driver Struggles
A 42HOW Auto road test of the Xingyue L Hi·X hybrid in high-altitude conditions reveals that while the vehicle's performance remains stable, drivers may experience significant altitude sickness.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS3:13Li Auto Reveals Exterior and Cabin Details for the Li L9
Li Auto has officially unveiled the exterior design and cabin configuration details for its flagship Li L9.
Auto · NEW CARS & MARKET SIGNALS3:01AVATR 11 Specifications Released; BYD Adds Double Wishbone Suspension
AVATR has published technical specifications for the AVATR 11, while BYD has introduced a double wishbone suspension configuration to its lineup.