Auto China 2026 Abre: 181 Debuts, XPeng GX, BYD Seal 8 y un Air Taxi en el que Puede Sentarse
El salon del automovil mas grande del mundo abrio en Pekin con 380.000 m2, 1.451 vehiculos y las marcas chinas monopolizando la energia del dia de prensa.
Chery Presenta 15 Debuts Mundiales en Pekin 2026 en Cinco Marcas
El Grupo Chery llevo su lineup completo de CHERY, EXEED, iCAUR, OMODA y JAECOO y LEPAS a Pekin con 15 modelos en debut y un chasis digital capaz de girar en radio cero.
Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 2026: Tres Versiones, 1.139 CV en la Cuspide
Porsche presenta el Cayenne Coupe Electric con bateria de 113 kWh, carga de pico de 400 kW y version Turbo con 1.139 cv desde 168.000 dolares.
La Carga Flash de BYD Llega del 20 al 97% en 12 Minutos. 26.000 Estaciones Son el Siguiente Paso.
BYD lanza baterias de nueva generacion que cargan del 20 al 97% en menos de 12 minutos, acompanadas de un plan de 26.000 estaciones de carga rapida en China y en el exterior.
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Honda Prepara una Edicion Limitada 2027 del Prelude Mientras la Demanda en Japon Se Enfria
Seis meses despues del lanzamiento, Honda ya prepara una actualizacion de colores y equipamiento para el Prelude japones, anticipada por la propia app de la marca antes de cualquier anuncio oficial.
Audi Cancela el A1 y el Q2 y Confirma el Deportivo Electrico para 2027
Los dos modelos de entrada cesan su produccion este ano al llegar el A2 e-tron. Audi confirmo el inicio de produccion de su deportivo electrico en 2027 en Bollinger Hofe.
Tesla Roadster: nueve años despues, todavia en desarrollo de diseno
Musk lo llama el ultimo coche de conduccion manual que Tesla fabricara. Los documentos para accionistas dicen fabrica por determinar y estado: desarrollo de diseno.
GM importo mas coches a EE.UU. el ano pasado que Toyota
Los datos de S&P Global muestran que el Detroit 3 dependio en gran medida de fabricas extranjeras en 2025, con los 1,17 millones de importaciones de GM casi igualando el total de Toyota.
El Zeekr 9X alcanza 50.000 entregas con precio medio de transacción por encima del MSRP
Cinco meses en lo más alto del segmento de SUV de más de RMB 500.000 en China, y los compradores siguen eligiendo versiones superiores.
Los EV en China cayeron un 20% en el T1 al expirar los subsidios. Las alemanas se quedan con el 1,6%.
La retirada de subsidios golpeo mas fuerte al segmento de entrada. Para las marcas alemanas, 19.200 matriculaciones combinadas en el T1 entre cinco marcas es un record negativo.
Kia Vision Meta Turismo: el jefe de diseño dice que la producción sigue sobre la mesa
El EV6 GT fue el sucesor oficial del Stinger. El jefe de diseño de Kia ahora persigue algo más dramático, y lo dice en voz alta.
SAIC Z7 desde 32.200 dolares: la alternativa china al Taycan debuta en Pekin
El Z7 Ultra iguala al Taycan GTS de cero a 100 km/h. Y cuesta aproximadamente una quinta parte del precio.
Tesla T1 2026: ingresos +16%, entregas +6%, beneficio bruto aun por debajo de los picos recientes
Un beneficio bruto de 4.720 millones de dolares es una fuerte recuperacion interanual. Tambien se situa por debajo de dos trimestres recientes de la propia empresa.
Aridge, de Xpeng, Apunta a Entrega a Gran Escala del Auto Volador en 2027
Aridge, la unidad de autos voladores de Xpeng, postergó la entrega a gran escala del Land Aircraft Carrier a 2027 en el Auto China 2026. La fábrica está lista, las baterías en producción y una OPI en Hong Kong añade urgencia al cronograma.
Primer Prototipo del Lexus TZ Eléctrico de Tres Filas Captado en Pruebas
El primer prototipo del Lexus TZ ha sido captado en pruebas, confirmando estrechos vínculos visuales y estructurales con el Toyota Highlander EV. El SUV eléctrico de tres filas apunta al Ioniq 9, EV9 y Volvo EX90, con debut esperado a finales de 2026.
El GWM Tank 700 Hi4-Z Debuta en Pekín con 864 CV y 190 km de Autonomía Eléctrica
GWM actualiza el Tank 700 para 2026 con un sistema plug-in hybrid de 864 cv que combina un motor 2.0T y dos eléctricos, una batería de 56 kWh y 190 km de autonomía pura. El 0-100 km/h se logra en 5,6 segundos.
Tesla Trabaja para Lanzar FSD en China lo Antes Posible, Sin Fecha Confirmada
Tesla mencionó el FSD China en su informe del Q1 2026 por primera vez en meses, declarando que trabaja para lanzarlo cuanto antes. No se proporcionó ningún plazo y la previsión de febrero de Musk no se materializó.
El Chevrolet Sonic 2027 Regresa como Crossover, Presentado en Brasil
Chevrolet resucita el nombre Sonic como crossover compacto sobre la plataforma Global Emerging Markets, presentado en Brasil. El Sonic original fue descontinuado en EE.UU. en 2020. La nueva versión tampoco llegará al mercado estadounidense.
Mercedes Tiene un Plano para Revivir el S-Class Coupé, Vía el Vision Iconic
Los renders de Kolesa devuelven el coupé buque insignia a la carretera con el lenguaje de diseño del Vision Iconic. La parrilla es lo único que todavía queda por discutir.
Ventas Minoristas de NEV en China Caen un 14% del 1 al 19 de Abril con Compradores Esperando el Salón de Pekín
La penetración minorista alcanzó igualmente el 61,7%, pero los fabricantes están reduciendo la producción de fábrica antes del Salón del Automóvil de Pekín.
El VW ID. Buzz 2026 Estrena 335 CV, Tracción Total y Botones Reales en el Volante — No en América
Volkswagen actualiza el ID. Buzz para Europa con una variante bimotor de 335 cv, botones físicos en el volante, V2L y conducción monopedal. Norteamérica se salta el año modelo 2026.
La Batería LFP Shenxing de Tercera Generación de CATL Carga del 10% al 98% en 6 Minutos y 27 Segundos
La batería LFP Shenxing de tercera generación de CATL registra un tiempo de carga del 10-98% en 6 minutos y 27 segundos, superando al Golden Brick de Geely en más de dos minutos.
BMW i3 e iX3 Long Wheelbase Llegan a China con Manillas Convencionales
BMW lanza el i3 e iX3 en versiones long wheelbase para China, sustituyendo los tiradores retráctiles por unidades convencionales tras preocupaciones de seguridad, y anuncia más de 1.000 km de autonomía CLTC para el i3L.
Hyundai Ioniq 3 N Entra en Juego Mientras el Kia EV3 GT Fuerza la Decisión
Hyundai había descartado el tratamiento N para los VE de 400 voltios. El Kia EV3 GT, sobre la misma base, ha puesto fin silenciosamente a esa posición.
IM Motors Confirmada Para Brasil en 2026, Llegando a Través de los Concesionarios MG Sin Red Propia
SAIC venderá vehículos de la marca IM a través de los concesionarios MG en Brasil, lo contrario del manual Denza de BYD. El SUV cupé LS6 es el probable modelo de lanzamiento.
MINI en el Auto China 2026: La Personalización Como Identidad, No Como Lista de Opciones
14 vehículos en el stand, incluyendo el estreno mundial del Countryman x VAGABUND, el debut chino del JCW x DEUS The Skeg y el debut expositivo de la Paul Smith Edition.
El Facelift del BMW Serie 7 2027 Incorpora 112,5 kWh y Más de 563 km de Autonomía en el i7
El BMW Serie 7 2027 recibe la actualización de ciclo de vida más ambiciosa de la marca, con batería de 112,5 kWh, más de 563 km de autonomía y carga de 250 kW en el i7, además de la arquitectura eléctrica Neue Klasse. Abandona discretamente la autonomía de nivel 3.
Ferrari Luce Podría Abrir en €550.000, Solo por Debajo del F80
Cuatro motores, más de 986 hp, batería de 122 kWh, carga de 350 kW, 530 km de autonomía. Y un precio por encima del 849 Testarossa.
Geely E2 derroca al BYD Dolphin Surf en el mercado de VEs de Sudáfrica
El Geely E2 llega con mayor autonomía, más potencia y precio ligeramente menor que el BYD Dolphin Surf, pero con red de concesionarios aún en formación.
Cupra Raval en el Reino Unido desde £23.785: cuatro versiones y plataforma MEB+
Cupra lanza el Raval en el Reino Unido con cuatro versiones, baterías de 37 y 52 kWh y versión VZ con diferencial electrónico de deslizamiento limitado.
Marcas chinas alcanzan el 9% del mercado europeo y planean producción local
BYD, Geely y Leapmotor preparan fábricas en Europa mientras la industria local forma joint ventures inversas con socios chinos para aprender a construir VEs.
Smart Concept #2 Presentado: El Sucesor del Fortwo Llega Con 300 km de Autonomía y Debut en París
Smart presenta el Concept #2 en Pekín, anticipando un EV sucesor del Fortwo con 300 km de autonomía. El coche de producción debuta en el Salón de París en octubre.
El EV De 21.000 Dólares De Dacia Captado En Europa Con Mecánica Del Twingo Y Cara De Sandero
El primero de los cuatro VE de Dacia llega este año por debajo de €18.000, construido sobre la plataforma RGEV Small de Renault con 80 hp y 263 km de autonomía LFP.
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo Hace Su Debut en China en el Salón del Automóvil de Pekín 2026
Xiaomi lleva su concepto Vision GT de 1.900 hp a Pekín el 24 de abril, tras su presentación en el MWC de Barcelona. Primera marca china en el proyecto Gran Turismo.
Facelift Del Lexus NX 2027 Captado En Nurburgring Como Renovación De Mediados De Ciclo
Un Lexus NX 2027 renovado prueba en el Nürburgring con parrilla spindle revisada, nuevas dobles tiras DRL y tomas al estilo F Sport. Los trenes motrices se mantienen. El facelift existe porque ha llegado el ciclo de actualización de plataforma de Toyota.
Grupo VW Revela ID. Aura T6, ID. Unyx 09, Audi E7X y Jetta X en la Media Night de Pekín
El Grupo VW presentó cuatro revelaciones exclusivas para China antes del Salón de Pekín: SUV ID. Aura T6 (FAW-VW), sedán ID. Unyx 09 (JV Xpeng), AUDI E7X de producción (SAIC) y el Jetta X Concept a menos de 100.000 yuanes. Veinte nuevos VE este año, 50 modelos electrificados para 2030.
Pininfarina y JAS Motorsport Honda NSX Tensei: V6 Atmosférico y Manual de Seis Marchas
Pininfarina y JAS Motorsport revelaron más del restomod NSX Tensei en la Milano Design Week. Mayor distancia entre ejes, menor voladizo trasero, vía más ancha, faros retráctiles conservados. V6 atmosférico con cambio manual de seis velocidades. Sin turbos, sin híbrido, sin paletas.
Alpha-N lanza el programa Corse de carbono para el BMW M2 Competition F87
El paquete completo incluye capó de carbono, deflectores estilo GT3 RS, divisor, alerón trasero y coilovers Ohlins TTX, con disponibilidad en EE.UU. a través de IND Distribution.
Ford Mustang Dark Horse T8-Spec Llega A Australia Por 99.400 USD En Una Tirada De 250 Unidades
El Dark Horse T8-Spec de Ford Australia, desarrollado por Triple Eight, cuesta 99.400 USD y se entrega con el splitter delantero desmontado. Los compradores australianos pagan aproximadamente un 35% más que sus equivalentes americanos por 30 hp menos.
Nissan y LiCAP Technologies completan prototipo de batería de estado sólido de 23 capas
El proceso de electrodo seco elimina el solvente convencional, con línea piloto activa en Yokohama desde enero de 2025 y producción en serie proyectada para 2028.
La próxima generación del Toyota Corolla Cross tendrá dimensiones del RAV4 y debuta en 2028
El nuevo Corolla Cross usará la plataforma del Corolla de 13ª generación, software Arene y powertrains híbridos prioritarios, con versión GR Sport confirmada.
Bovensiepen Zagato abre configurador a 369.495 EUR: 602 cv, techo doble burbuja, 99 unidades
Basado en el BMW M4 Competition, el coupé Zagato aplica más de 400 piezas de carbono en 250 horas de trabajo. Producido en Buchloe (ex-Alpina), con entrega prevista hasta el 4T de 2027.
BYD Shark 6 Performance supera al Ranger Raptor en potencia y apunta a la capacidad off-road a continuación
Con 469 cv y 700 Nm supera al Raptor (405 cv/583 Nm), pero faltan diferenciales de bloqueo y caja reductora — hardware que ya existe en el Denza B5 de BYD. El COO de BYD Australia cita la asociación con Ironman 4x4 como camino probable.
Prototipo del SUV eléctrico de tres filas cancelado por Ford en 2024 aparece en LinkedIn
Doug Field publicó fotos del coche cancelado, ahora vehículo de investigación. Metas: 350+ millas WLTP, 100 millas en 6 min DC, 550 millas en variante extendida — arquitectura 800V que informa la próxima plataforma EV de Ford.
Tornado EF1 daña el Edificio 2 de Rivian en Normal, Illinois, sin heridos
El depósito de piezas y logística del R2 sufrió daños en el techo, pero la línea de producción principal del R1T y R1S no fue afectada por el tornado de 177 km/h.
Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV llega a Europa como rebadge del Dongfeng Z9 por menos de 50.000 EUR
El powertrain PHEV entrega 402 cv y 135 km de autonomía eléctrica, posicionándose como alternativa al Ford Ranger Raptor con precio estimado por debajo de 50.000 EUR.
Prototipo del Lamborghini Revuelto SV flagrado con adhesivos 'Attenzione Macchina Veloce'
El SV prueba en carretera con identificación inconfundible en lugar de camuflaje. Los rumores apuntan a 1.184 cv, pero el historial de la marca sugiere entre 1.050-1.080 cv con paquete aerodinámico y reducción de peso significativa.
Hatano transforma el Renault Twingo en mini 911 Dakar safari por 8.500 USD
El preparador japonés vende kit de estilo en 20 unidades para el Twingo de tercera generación — elección deliberada por el motor y tracción traseros que justifican la silueta ensanchada.
Honda cierra planta GAC y recorta capacidad en China de 1,2 millones a 720.000 unidades
Una caída del 24% en ventas en 2025 (647k unidades) hace insostenible mantener seis plantas abiertas. El descuento de 100.000 yuan en el Accord e:PHEV es liquidación, no marketing.
Hyundai Ioniq 3 se estrena en Europa con 496 km WLTP y 11 cv menos en el Long Range
El hatchback eléctrico de 4.155 mm usa plataforma E-GMP 400V con baterías de 42,2 o 61 kWh. El Long Range tiene 11 cv menos que el Standard Range — elección deliberada de eficiencia en el ciclo WLTP.
BYD Sealion 05 debuta en China desde 96.000 yuan con versiones EV y DM-i
SUV compacto eléctrico y plug-in hybrid desde 13.200 USD, con batería Blade nueva generación, 272 cv o 326 cv EV, y DM-i con 220 o 305 km CLTC eléctrico.
Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC 2026 abre pedidos a 108.485 USD con 795 cv supercharged
El V8 de 5,2L con compresor volumétrico entrega 795 cv y 895 Nm, superando al Hellcat por 78 cv. El Track Pack a 144.985 USD añade frenos cerámico-carbono Brembo y neumáticos Michelin PSC2R.
Anuncio falso de G63 de ocho ruedas por 285.000 USD usa imágenes de IA con glifos de error
Una cuenta ucraniana en Instagram publicó un Mercedes-Benz G63 de ocho ruedas inexistente y un VW Passat R inventado con imágenes generadas por IA y artefactos de traducción automática en el texto.
Lynk & Co revela el GT Concept en el Salón de Pekín 2026 tras Zeekr asumir el 51% de la marca
El concept gran turismo eléctrico debuta junto al Lynk & Co 10 y 10+, señalizando la expansión del portafolio más allá de los SUVs, con la plataforma SEA de Geely como base probable.
BYD Sealion 05 2026: 630 km CLTC, carga flash en 5 minutos y batería Blade 2 desde 97.900 yuan
El EV de 119.900 yuan es el BYD más barato con Blade 2 y stack de carga megawatt. El DM-i a 97.900 yuan tiene 3,1 L/100 km con batería baja. LiDAR + God's Eye B disponible por debajo de 20.000 USD.
Nissan Adelanta Concepto EV Estilo Xterra Y SUV NX8 Para El Auto China 2026
Nissan lleva dos concepts y el NX8 de producción al Auto China 2026 el 23 de abril. El concept estrella es un todoterreno radical con silueta de Xterra y parrilla completamente cerrada que señala BEV — un diseño que el Xterra V6 híbrido para EE. UU. no tendrá, ya que China es donde el segmento EV de estilo aventurero realmente existe.
Jetta X Concept de VW Debuta el 21 de Abril como Pivote EV Cuadrado para Sub-Marca China
La sub-marca Jetta de Volkswagen presenta el concept Jetta X en la VW Group Night el 21 de abril, su primera producción visible tras crear una empresa autónoma en China en enero. El SUV cuadrado rompe con el legado sedán de Jetta y apunta al segmento EV todoterreno dominado por Tank, Fang Cheng Bao y el próximo Geely Radar Horizon.
CATL Tech Day 21 de Abril: Batería de Sodio y Carga Rápida en Respuesta a BYD
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La Estrategia EV De Mercedes En EE. UU. Gira Hacia Plataformas Flexibles Ante Débil Demanda
El CEO de Mercedes-Benz USA, Adam Chamberlain, confirmó que la marca ha abandonado las plataformas EV dedicadas para el mercado americano. Tres coches AMG de batería y variantes eléctricas del GLC, Clase E y Clase C comparten plataformas flexibles que también admiten trenes motrices de gasolina e híbridos.
Aston Martin Recurre una Derrota por Marca Registrada de una Insignia que Geely Quiere para un Taxi
Aston Martin perdió un caso de marca registrada en el Reino Unido frente a Geely por una insignia de cabeza de caballo con alas en 2023 y ahora recurre, en una disputa que expone la complejidad legal de la participación del 17% de Geely en Aston Martin adquirida en 2024.
El Nissan Xterra Regresa Por Menos De 40.000 USD Para Enfrentarse Al Ford Bronco
El CEO de Nissan Americas, Christian Meunier, confirmó que el Xterra renovado tendrá un precio de salida por debajo de los 40.000 USD, por debajo del Ford Bronco (40.495 USD) y el Toyota 4Runner (41.870 USD). Construcción con carrocería sobre chasis con variantes V6 gasolina e híbrido, fabricado en Mississippi.
El Mercedes Clase C Eléctrico Debuta Con 762 km De Autonomía Y Motor Dual De 482 CV
Mercedes reveló el primer Clase C totalmente eléctrico con batería de 94 kWh, 762 km WLTP, 0-100 km/h en 3,9 s y un MBUX Hyperscreen opcional de 99 cm. El coche sigue los pasos del BMW i3 Neue Klasse, que reclama hasta 562 millas WLTP.
BYD Yuan Plus Tercera Generación Añade Flash Charging de 1MW y un Problema de Tamaño
La tercera generación del BYD Yuan Plus llega con opciones de batería de 57,5 o 68,5 kWh, flash charging de 1MW compatible con la propia red de BYD, y unas dimensiones que han crecido de SUV del segmento B a cerca de las del Model Y.
Li Auto L9 Livis Debuta En Pekín Con Chips M100 De 2.560 TOPS Por 82.100 USD
El Li Auto L9 Livis debuta en el Salón del Automóvil de Pekín el 24 de abril y se lanza el 15 de mayo por 559.800 yuan. El trim insignia monta dos chips M100 de 5 nm desarrollados internamente con 2.560 TOPS combinados — aproximadamente tres veces la competencia Nvidia Thor-U.
Geely Preface i-HEV Abre Preventas A 15.600 USD Con Consumo De 3,98 l/100 km
Geely abrió las preventas del Preface i-HEV a 107.700 yuan con 3,98 l/100 km WLTC, 308 cv de un motor de 1,5 l más unidad eléctrica híbrida 11-en-1 y sistema ADAS Qianli Haohan de 128 TOPS por menos de 18.000 USD.
Chery Exeed EX7 Se Lanza Desde 29.200 USD Con Sistema De Frenos EMB Por Cable
Chery lanzó el Exeed EX7 de segunda generación a 199.800 yuan con seis versiones entre EREV y BEV. El AWD Ultra monta un sistema de frenado electromecánico por cable de grado aeronáutico — el primer coche de venta al por menor sin frenos hidráulicos por debajo de 40.000 USD en el mundo.
Toyota Sale Vindicada en su Estrategia de VE mientras Honda y VW se Retiran
Toyota lanza cuatro VE en EE.UU. este año mientras Honda cancela modelos planificados y VW detiene la producción del ID.4 en ese mercado. La diferencia entre quien fue demasiado rápido y quien mantuvo flexibilidad se mide en pérdidas.
Prueba Del Nissan Frontier Pro-4X 2026: Deliberadamente Simple En Un Segmento De Turbo Y Pantalla Táctil
El Frontier Pro-4X 2026 mantiene un V6 atmosférico, automático de nueve marchas y controles físicos en un segmento que se ha pasado al turbo y a la pantalla táctil. Para caminos de tierra, barro y subidas pronunciadas — donde la mayoría de los compradores realmente conduce — el Pro-4X es más que capaz y marcadamente menos agotador.
GM Está Usando IA para Realizar Pruebas Virtuales de Túnel de Viento en Tiempo Casi Real
General Motors ha construido un sistema de IA capaz de predecir el arrastre aerodinámico a partir de renders digitales de vehículos casi al instante, comprimiendo lo que solían ser simulaciones de varios días en una herramienta que los diseñadores pueden consultar durante el boceto.
Nissan Es el Caso de Prueba Arancelaria que Nadie Quería: Sentra y Kicks Se Fabrican en México
Nissan fabrica el Sentra y el Kicks en su planta de Aguascalientes, México, convirtiendo ambos modelos en víctimas inmediatas del arancel del 25% de EE.UU. sobre vehículos de origen mexicano, sin un camino sencillo para absorber o trasladar el coste adicional.
Ventas de EVs de Ford Caen un 70%. Ventas de EVs de Toyota Suben un 79%. El Mismo Trimestre.
Las ventas de EVs en EE.UU. totalizaron 216.399 unidades en el primer trimestre de 2026, una caída del 27% interanual, con Ford y Toyota moviéndose en direcciones opuestas en lo que ahora es un mercado que penaliza los precios dependientes de subsidios.
Audi y SAIC Se Comprometen con una Segunda Ofensiva en China con Cuatro EVs AUDI Más
Audi y SAIC firmaron un nuevo acuerdo el 17 de abril comprometiéndose con cuatro EVs más de la marca AUDI para China, más un centro de innovación dedicado en Shanghái, elevando el programa total a siete modelos.
Seres Invierte en la Red de Carga BMW-Mercedes en China, y Tiene que Ver con la Base de Clientes de Aito
Seres adquirió una participación igualitaria del 33,3% en Ionchi el 17 de abril, uniéndose a BMW y Mercedes-Benz en la joint venture de carga premium que las dos marcas alemanas establecieron en 2024.
BYD Hits 16 Million NEVs in 120 Days With Denza D9 MPV
BYD produced its 16 millionth new-energy vehicle on April 17, a second-generation Denza D9 MPV, closing the gap from 15 million in 120 days at roughly one NEV every 10 seconds.
Beijing Auto Show 2026 Opens With 1451 Vehicles and 181 World Premieres
The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition opens April 24 with a record 380,000 square meter floor and the largest premiere count ever: 181 world debuts and 71 concept cars over 10 days.
GWM Haval Menglong Plus Opens Pre-Sales at 27800 USD With LiDAR and 255 km EV Range
Great Wall Motor opened pre-sales for the Haval Menglong Plus at 189,800 yuan, adding roof LiDAR, 255 km EV range, and a 330 kW Hi4 powertrain to the boxy PHEV SUV segment.
IM Motors LS8 EREV Launches With Four-Wheel Steer-by-Wire Option From 36600 USD
SAICs IM Motors launched the LS8 EREV SUV at 249,800 yuan, offering up to 523 hp, 1,605 km total range, and a 10,000-yuan four-wheel steer-by-wire option with 24 degrees of rear articulation.
Hongqi Tiangong 05 and 06 Launch With 800V Architecture From 23900 USD
Hongqi launched a new Tiangong sub-brand with two 800V EVs: a 05 sedan at 0.213 Cd with 650 km range and a 06 SUV with AR-HUD, both charging 10 to 80 percent in 12 minutes.
Zeekr 8X Launches at 45800 USD With 1380 HP Tri-Motor Hybrid
Zeekr launched the 8X in China at 329,800 yuan, with a tri-motor top trim producing 1,380 hp and 900V Haohan-S architecture targeting Li Auto and Aito in the premium family PHEV fight.
Trans Am Depot Bandit Edition Camaro With Burt Reynolds Signature Heads to Mecum
One of 77 Trans Am Depot Bandit Edition Camaros, a supercharged 7.4-liter V8 producing 840 hp with the Screaming Chicken hood and Burt Reynolds' signature on the dash, is heading to Mecum Auctions next month. Expect it to clear 120,000 USD given the signed dashboard and the dwindling supply of these coachbuild units.
Geely Galaxy Starshine 7 PHEV Starts at $15,600 With 230 km EV Range
Geely opened pre-sales for the Galaxy Starshine 7 PHEV sedan at 112,800 to 142,800 yuan ($15,600 to $19,700), targeting the BYD Qin L and Seal 06 with 230 km of EV range and a 5.4-second AWD variant.
BYD Han EV Adds Blade Battery 2.0 and 5-Minute Flash Charging
The revised BYD Han EV lands at Chinese dealers with Blade Battery 2.0, a 69.07 kWh LFP pack, 705 km CLTC range, and 10-70 percent charging in five minutes on BYD new megawatt network. Expected around 200,000 yuan.
Miami-Dade Waitress Buys 10 Cars in 8 Days on 2.16 Million USD Fake Salary
A Miami waitress allegedly bought ten vehicles in eight days on loan applications claiming a 180,000 USD monthly salary. Eight days is the window: credit bureaus take five to ten business days to aggregate new debt, and a determined straw buyer can load up before any single lender sees cumulative exposure. The case points to a network that includes dealership finance managers.
Hyundai N Performance Parts Land in US With 3,500 USD Spoiler and 811 USD Forged Wheels
Hyundai now sells N Performance Parts at select US dealerships for Elantra N and Ioniq 5 N. The catalog is cosmetic-first, with one set of 19-inch forged wheels as the only meaningful performance part. A 3,500 USD carbon spoiler on a 35,100 USD Elantra N is Hyundai testing whether N Line buyers will pay BMW M Performance prices.
Xpeng GX Opens Pre-Sales at $58,000 With Bosch Steer-by-Wire
Xpeng opened pre-sales for the GX at 399,800 yuan ($58,000) for both BEV and EREV, becoming the first production car with Bosch next-generation steer-by-wire and targeting Nio ES8 and Li L9 nine days before Auto China 2026.
Volkswagen ID. UNYX 08 Launches in China: Xpeng-Co-Developed SUV With 730 km CLTC Range
Volkswagen officially launched the ID. UNYX 08 in China, priced between 239,900 and 299,900 yuan. First VW production car built with Xpeng partnership — Turing chips, VLA 2.0 ADAS, 800V architecture, CATL LFP batteries up to 95 kWh for 730 km CLTC range. Dual-motor AWD delivers 496 hp combined.
BMW V12 LMR Heads to Beijing: the Only BMW Le Mans Winner on the Auto China 2026 Floor
BMW is bringing the 1999 V12 LMR — the only car in its history to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans outright — to Auto China 2026. The Williams-built prototype with a 6.0L S70/3 V12 and 342 km/h top speed on Mulsanne sits alongside the brand's new electric lineup, signaling BMW's investment in heritage storytelling for the Chinese market.
VW Group Night Beijing: Four World Premieres Preview Auto China 2026
Volkswagen Group confirmed its Beijing Media Night on April 21, featuring four world premieres across Jetta, VW ID. UNYX 08, FAW-VW ID. AURA, Audi E7X, and a new all-electric Porsche Cayenne. Ten models total from four brands, with AI-powered driving systems headlining.
Leapmotor D19 Launches: Triple-Motor BEV and 500 km EREV Flagship
Leapmotor officially launched the D19 flagship SUV today, priced between 219,800 and 269,800 yuan. A triple-motor BEV with sub-three-second 0-100 km/h sits alongside an 80.3 kWh EREV delivering 500 km of pure electric range. First model with dual Snapdragon 8797 SoCs and LiDAR as standard.
Greater Bay Technology lleva celdas de baterias de estado solido a produccion y apunta a vehiculos en 2026
Las celdas A-sample de GBT superaron las pruebas de choque termico. El rango de densidad de energia de 260-500 Wh/kg y la carga rapida 2-3C son las afirmaciones que deben sobrevivir a la escala de produccion.
2026 MG4 Adds Liquid-Solid-State Battery and Highway NOA Before Beijing Debut
The refreshed MG4 arrives with semi-solid-state battery option, Horizon Robotics L2+ NOA, Doubao 3.0 AI, and an upgraded interior - unveiled April 15 ahead of Auto China 2026.
Hongqi P567: 620 kW EREV Off-Roader with 1,350 km Range Debuts in Beijing
The Hongqi P567 brings four electric motors, 831 hp, differential locks, and a boxy body to Beijing's Auto Show - Hongqi's bet on China's booming off-road EREV market.
Porsche Cayenne Electric World Premiere in Beijing: 1,156 hp Turbo Variant, 400 kW Charging
Porsche's all-electric Cayenne makes its global debut at Auto China 2026. The range spans 408 hp base to 1,156 hp Turbo. Shared 113 kWh battery, 800V architecture, 390-400 kW peak DC charging (10-80 percent in 16 minutes). Air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and torque vectoring standard. Deliveries start end of summer 2026.
Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra Brings LiDAR NOA and Sport Aero Under 150,000 Yuan
Leapmotor launches the Lafa 5 Ultra at Beijing's Auto Show on April 24 - sportier aero, 180 kW motor, dual-chip LiDAR NOA, and 8-point massage targeting family EV buyers.
AUDI E7X Beijing Debut: 671 hp Dual-Motor, 109 kWh Battery, 751 km CLTC
AUDI's second China-exclusive production model debuts at Auto China 2026 on April 24. The E7X electric SUV measures 5,049 mm, offers RWD 402 hp or AWD 671 hp (0-100 km/h in 3.97s), runs Momenta Flywheel ADAS with roof LiDAR, and uses the SAIC-co-developed Advanced Digitized Platform. CATL batteries up to 109.3 kWh for 751 km CLTC.
FAW-Volkswagen ID. AURA T6: First Pure EV on CEA Platform Debuts at Auto China 2026
FAW-Volkswagen unveiled the ID. AURA T6, a midsize electric SUV that is the first production vehicle on the new China Electronic Architecture (CEA) platform. Co-developed by VW and Xpeng, CEA reduces ECU count by 30 percent vs MEB. The T6 integrates Carizon ADAS and is VW's first pure EV with roof-mounted LiDAR.
BMW Motorrad R 1300 R and R 1300 RT Head to Auto China 2026 Beijing
BMW Motorrad is bringing the new R 1300 R roadster and R 1300 RT sport-tourer to Auto China 2026, both powered by the 1,300cc liquid-cooled boxer that debuted in the R 1300 GS. 145 hp for the R roadster, full sport-touring package and Connected Ride navigation for the RT. Part of BMW Motorrad's largest China push in a decade.
BMW Concept Speedtop Heads to Beijing: M8-Based Shooting Brake, 70 Units, 500,000 Euros
The BMW Concept Speedtop — a coachbuilt M8-based shooting brake limited to 70 hand-built units at 500,000 euros each — is heading to Auto China 2026 for its Chinese debut. Built at Dingolfing starting late 2026, all 70 units already allocated. BMW's entry into the Chinese high-end collector conversation.
BYD Abre Pedidos del Denza Z9 GT en Europa a Tres Veces el Precio Chino
Denza llegó a Europa en la Ópera de París con Daniel Craig. El Z9 GT EV parte desde €115.000 en Alemania, justo por debajo del Porsche Panamera, y tres veces el precio de 269.800 yuanes en China. Pedidos abiertos en cinco países, con expansión a 30 antes de finales de 2026.
Volkswagen ID. Aura T6 Is a Chinese EV Built to Beat China at Its Own Game
VW's ID. Aura T6 debuts April 24 on a CEA platform co-developed with Xpeng, with LiDAR, Carizon ADAS, and AI cockpit software built specifically for Chinese buyers.
BYD Sealion 08: Ocean Flagship SUV Debuts at Beijing Auto Show
BYD's three-row Ocean flagship arrives with Blade Battery 2.0, 480+ kW, and over 1,000 km electric range. Full debut at Auto China 2026 on April 24.
BMW i3 Long Wheelbase NA8: Four-Variant China Sedan Debuts at Auto China 2026
BMW confirmed the i3 Long Wheelbase (codename NA8) for Auto China 2026, a China-specific Neue Klasse electric sedan with four variants ranging from 30L to the 630 hp M60L xDrive. Built at Shenyang from August 2026, 800V architecture, 400 kW DC charging, and up to 750 km WLTP range.
BYD Yangwang U8L Four-Seat Version Targets Maybach at Beijing Show
Yangwang's ultra-luxury four-seat U8L debuts April 24, priced above $179,400 and aiming directly at the Maybach GLS 600 with flash charging and quad-motor drive.
BMW 7 Series and i7 Facelift Debut April 22 in Beijing: iDrive X and Rimac Batteries
BMW confirmed the 2027 7 Series and i7 facelift global debut on April 22 in Beijing, the eve of Auto China 2026. The i7 gets a new Gen6 battery co-developed with Rimac Technology using 4695 cylindrical cells (20% higher energy density). The combustion 7 Series inherits iDrive X with DeepSeek integration for China.
Smart #6 EHD: 320 kW PHEV Sedan with 2,000W Sennheiser Audio Heads to Beijing
Smart's largest model yet - a 4,906 mm PHEV sedan with 285 km electric range, 429 hp combined, and a 20-speaker Sennheiser system - debuting at Auto China 2026.
Zeekr 007 Refresh: 900V, 784 HP, NVIDIA Thor-U, April 10 Launch
Zeekr upgrades the 007 sedan to 900V architecture with 585 kW dual-motor AWD, NVIDIA DRIVE Thor-U chip, and 905 km range. Pre-sales April 2, launch April 10.
VW ID. ERA 9X: Volkswagen First EREV Starts Pre-Sales at $47,715
Volkswagen enters the extended-range EV market with the ID. ERA 9X, a 5.2-meter six-seat SUV with dual-motor AWD, 1,611 km mixed range, and a 1.5L EA211 range extender. Pre-sales open in China, market entry April 25.
Chery QQ3 EV Launches at $8,540: 57,000 Orders in Two Hours
Chery revives the QQ nameplate with a sub-$9K electric hatchback. 56,879 orders in two hours, 420 km range, V2L, Snapdragon 8155 cockpit. Four trims from 58,900 to 78,900 yuan.
Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV: 900 km Range, €29,900 in Europe
Leapmotor prices its C-segment crossover at €29,900 with a 1.5L range extender, 86 km electric range, and 900 km combined. Stellantis dealer network, Qualcomm 8155 interior, and seven airbags standard.
BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase: Neue Klasse Goes China-First with 900 km Range
BMW stretches the Neue Klasse platform by 108 mm for its first long-wheelbase electric SAV. 800V architecture, 900+ km CLTC range, 400 kW charging, and 70% locally developed software with Alibaba and DeepSeek AI. World premiere at Auto China 2026.
What to Expect at Auto China 2026: The World's Biggest Auto Show
Beijing hosts 380,000 m² of exhibition space, 6,000+ exhibitors, and world premieres from BMW, Smart, and Volkswagen. Here's everything confirmed so far.
XPeng Mona M03 2026: 750 TOPS Turing Chip for Under $18K
XPeng refreshes its best-selling Mona M03 with the in-house Turing AI chip delivering 750 TOPS, adaptive damping, and 640 km of range. Starting at 119,800 yuan, it launches April 2.
AMG GT Black Series Returns as GT3 Homologation Special
Mercedes-AMG confirms the most radical Black Series ever, developed alongside the next GT3 race car. Flat-plane crank V8, active aero from the AMG One.
Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+: 590 HP for AU$53,888 in Australia
Twin-motor C10 delivers 590 hp and Huracan-matching torque. 81.9 kWh LFP battery, 272 mi WLTP range, 800V architecture. Undercuts every rival.
BYD Registrations Jump 162% in Europe, Beating Tesla Again
BYD registered 17,954 units in February vs Tesla's 17,664. Year-to-date lead: 36,196 to 25,739. Growth curve shows no sign of slowing.
BYD and Chery Target 20+ Dealerships in Canada Starting Toronto
BYD plans 20 branded dealerships in year one, starting in Toronto. Canada's new 24,500-unit quota at 6.1% duty makes the push viable.
Novitec Revuelto: Carbon Aero, Inconel Exhaust, Diablo Purple
Novitec's first Revuelto package adds carbon aero, Vossen wheels, and an exhaust available in Inconel with optional gold plating. Diablo SE 30 tribute color.
Toyota Reproduces Mk4 Supra Dashboard Through GR Heritage Parts
GR Heritage Parts program tackles the A80 Supra's most common interior failure. Modern materials, original grain pattern, autumn 2026 release in Japan.
Subaru Three-Row EV Debuts in New York with 420 HP
Subaru's fourth Toyota-shared EV arrives April 1 at the NY Auto Show. 420 hp, likely based on the redesigned Highlander platform. Up to 320 miles range.
Audi Ur-Quattro Restomod Gets RS4 V8, Supercharger, 600+ HP
Audacious Automotive swaps a supercharged 4.2L RS4 V8 into the Ur-Quattro. Manual gearbox, S1-inspired body, 250 kg lighter. Starting at $466,000.
Luxeed R7 and S7 Updated with Huawei 896-Channel LiDAR
Huawei-backed Luxeed refreshes both models just 7 months after last update. ADS 4 standard, new colors. V9 MPV arriving in stores late April.
Stelato S9 and S9T Get 896-Channel LiDAR, 800V Charging
Huawei-BAIC brand updates sedan and wagon just 4 months after last refresh. 100 kWh battery, 800+ km range BEV, EREV with 1.5T range extender.
Aito M6 Pre-Sales Open at 269,800 Yuan, M7 and M8 Updated
Huawei-Seres brand launches M6 SUV with 800V platform, 100 kWh CATL battery, 760 km range. M7 and M8 get 896-channel LiDAR upgrades.
Shangjie Z7 Pre-Sales at 229,800 Yuan: Huawei vs Xiaomi Begins
SAIC-Huawei brand prices Z7 coupe just 100 yuan below Xiaomi SU7. 800V, up to 905 km range, 582 hp dual-motor. First Huawei-Xiaomi head-to-head.
NIO 5th-Gen Battery Swap Stations: 20% More Capacity, Firefly Compatible
NIO begins testing 5th-gen swap stations in late March. 20% capacity boost, multi-wheelbase support for Firefly to ES9, 1,000+ new stations targeted in 2026.
C8 Corvette Grand Sport Returns With 6.7L LS6 V8 at Sebring
Chevrolet revives the Grand Sport with a new 6.7L LS6 V8 producing around 550 hp, widebody standard, and a rumored 721 hp hybrid Grand Sport X variant.
XPeng Enters Mexico on March 25 With G6 and G9 SUVs
XPeng's first Latin American market launches March 25 with G6 and G9 SUVs. 2026 target: double overseas sales. 2030 goal: 70%+ profit from international.
BYD Atto 3 Evo UK: 309 HP From £38,990, Dual-Motor AWD at £42,730
BYD prices the Atto 3 Evo for UK: 74.8 kWh Blade Battery, 220 kW DC charging, 316 mi range. AWD Excellence at £42,730 does 0-62 in 3.9s. Orders April 2.
Leapmotor Opens Munich R&D Hub as Exports Surpass 100,000 Units
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor opens Munich design center. 2025: 596,555 deliveries (+103%), 67K exports. 2026 target: 1M+ deliveries. B10 production Oct 2026.
NIO Confirms Battery Pack Supply to McLaren Using 4680 Cells
William Li confirms NIO supplies 4680-cell battery packs to McLaren for hybrid models. Connected through shared Abu Dhabi ownership via L'imad Holding.
2026 Xiaomi SU7 Deliveries Start March 23: 15,000 Orders in 34 Minutes
Xiaomi begins SU7 deliveries March 23. 15K orders in 34 min, 219,900 yuan start, 15,600 yuan below Model 3. Stock fell 8.59% on margin concerns.
XPeng Q4 Earnings: First Net Profit, 1M Turing Chips Targeted, Humanoid Robots by Year-End
XPeng posts first net profit (380M yuan). Turing chips: 200K+ shipped, 1M target 2026. Humanoid robot mass production end 2026. Four new models launching.
Li Auto Rolls Off 80,000th i6 SUV as 2026 Delivery Target Hits 490,000
The i6, launched September 2025 at 249,800 yuan, reaches its 80,000th unit while Li Auto targets 20% delivery growth and preps the i9 flagship for H2 2026.
Hyundai and GM to Build Mid-Size Pickups on Colorado Platform in Brazil
GM's GMT 31XX platform will underpin a redesigned Chevy S10 and Hyundai's first mid-size pickup, manufactured in São Paulo for Latin America from 2028.
XPeng Posts First-Ever Net Profit as Gross Margin Hits 21.3%
XPeng's Q4 2025 GAAP net profit of 380 million yuan marks the company's first profitable quarter, driven by 21.3% gross margin and 121.9% services revenue growth.
Lynk & Co 10: 925 HP Electric Sedan on 900V Platform Arrives Q2
Geely's premium brand launches a 5,050 mm sedan with dual-motor 925 hp, 900V charging (10-60% in 13 min), and Nvidia Thor chip at 700 TOPS.
Hyundai Casper Electric Gets Leather and Kevlar in New Lounge Trim
Hyundai's smallest EV adds genuine leather, Kevlar cone speakers, and exclusive Glow Mint paint. At $13,400 after Seoul subsidies, the premium micro-SUV math works.
NIO Delivers 80,000th Third-Gen ES8 as Q1 Guidance Hits 83,000 Units
NIO hits 80K ES8 deliveries in 22 days from 70K. ES8 = 54% of Feb sales. First GAAP profit in Q4 2025. March guidance: 32-35K units (2x YoY).
Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700: Tri-Motor Body-on-Frame SUV with Crab Walk
Geely's first off-road SUV combines body-on-frame construction, tri-motor 4WD with AI mode switching, 800 mm wading depth, and roof-mounted LiDAR.
Smart #6: A Brand Known for Two-Seaters Builds an E-Class-Sized Sedan
The Smart #6 EHD is 4,906 mm long, produces 429 hp from a NordThor hybrid system, and claims 1,810 km total CLTC range. It is also shaped like a shark.
NIO Firefly Special Edition: 166 Units in Newborn Green at $19,990
NIO's compact brand launches a 166-unit special edition at 137,800 yuan to revive slowing sales. Feb deliveries down 5.34% MoM to 2,657 units.
Porsche 911 Dakar vs. the Dolomites: Six Passes, 480 HP, and Road Salt
Stefan Bogner took the rally-bred 911 through Gardena, Falzarego, Giau, Pordoi, and Sella in winter. 300 strangers stopped to stare.
BAIC's Sodium-Ion Battery Charges Fully in 11 Minutes at 170 Wh/kg
BAIC's prismatic sodium-ion cells achieve 4C charging, retain 92% energy at -20°C, and survive 200% overcharge without fire. No vehicle application yet.
NIO ET9 Gets Two New Limited Editions (199 Units Each) as Sales Stall
NIO releases two 199-unit ET9 Horizon themes at 818,000 yuan. Cumulative ET9 deliveries: 2,722 units. Feb 2026: 64 units, down from April 2025 peak of 810.
China NEV Sales Set to Rebound to 900,000 Units in March
CPCA estimates a 94% month-on-month surge from February's holiday-depressed 464,000 units, with NEV penetration recovering to 52.9%.
2026 Volvo EX30 Relaunches in China at $23,200 After Battery Recall
Three trims from 159,800 to 209,800 yuan, a new entry-level RWD Plus, and the shadow of a 40,000-unit global battery recall hanging over the relaunch.
Honda N-Van Gets Turbo Flagship Trim and Digital Dash for 2026
Japan's kei van gains a turbocharged 660cc engine (63 hp), a 7-inch digital cluster from the N-Box, and USB-C. Prices span $9,500 to $14,400.
NIO In-House Chip Production Exceeds 550,000 Units
NIO's Yangjian LiDAR chip (400K+) and NX9031 5nm driving chip (150K+) total 550K+ units. Target: 35-40% domestic semiconductors by 2027.
2026 Xiaomi SU7 Launched: Dragon Chassis, 680 HP Max, 15,000 Orders in 34 Minutes
Three variants from $31,870, LiDAR and Nvidia Thor standard on all trims, 800V architecture, and 902 km range on the Pro with LFP cells.
Aistaland GT7: Huawei-Backed Taycan Rival From $33,400
GAC-backed brand joins Huawei's HIMA alliance with an 800V electric estate at one-quarter the Taycan's price. Up to three motors, Beijing show debut in April.
Fiat 600 Petrol: 100 HP Turbo Three-Cylinder and a 2,000-Unit Street Edition
Fiat adds a 1.0T petrol option with VGT and 350-bar injection to the 600 lineup, plus a blacked-out Street launch edition limited to 2,000 units.
VW Multivan T7 Facelift: New Face, Matte Paint, and Hidden Interior Upgrades
Redesigned bumper, first-ever matte paint option, enlarged infotainment with simplified menus, and the 241 hp eHybrid 4Motion with 59-mile electric range.
Hyundai Deploys 8 XCIENT Hydrogen Trucks in Uruguay: South America's First
The Kahirós Project pairs 180 kW fuel cell trucks with a $40M green hydrogen infrastructure including a 4.8 MW solar park and electrolysis plant.
Xiaomi YU7 GT: 990 HP SUV With 705 km Range and 300 km/h Top Speed
Regulatory filings reveal Xiaomi's performance SUV: dual-motor 738 kW, 101.7 kWh battery, 2,460 kg curb weight, and Nürburgring testing credentials.
XPeng GX Enters Mass Production With Bosch Steer-by-Wire at Sub-$72,000
The six-seat full-size SUV is the first production vehicle under 500,000 yuan with L4-capable steering, 430 kW dual motors, and 5C ultra-fast charging.
Audi E7X: 671 HP, 751 km Range, and Built Entirely in China
The SAIC-Audi E7X is a full-size electric SUV with CATL cells, 3.97s to 100 km/h, and a design that shares nothing with any European Audi.
Geely Targets China's #1 Spot in 2026 With 3.45M Vehicle Sales Goal
Revenue up 25% to 345.2B yuan, Zeekr 9X at 40% profit margin, 750K overseas target, and 50,000 megawatt fast-charging stations planned in five years.
Chery Exeed EX7 Opens Blind Orders With Aviation-Grade EMB Braking
EREV and BEV variants with up to 726 km range, dual motors (123+230 kW), and electronic-mechanical braking as the differentiator for overseas markets.
Chery Targets 1,500 km Range With 600 Wh/kg Solid-State Battery
Chery unveils 600 Wh/kg solid-state battery (1,500+ km range, 2027 testing) and 1,200 kW liquid battery. 2025: 2.6M deliveries, $2.77B profit.
XPeng Cuts P7 Entry Price to $29,650, Adds Tiered AI Chip Options
XPeng drops P7 starting price 16K yuan to 203,800 yuan. Tiered Turing chips: 1/2/3 at increasing cost. Feb deliveries collapsed to 681 units from Sep peak of 8,110.
NIO's Chip Unit Pitches 700+ TOPS M97 to Leapmotor and Geely
Shenji and Axera co-developed the 700+ TOPS M97 chip, now being pitched to Leapmotor and Geely. Lower-end 9031e also planned. Q3 2026 release.
Porsche 963 Runs Mobil 1 Heritage Livery at Sebring After 30-Year Partnership
Both Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 prototypes race in Mobil 1 colors at the 12 Hours of Sebring, celebrating three decades from the 1996 Le Mans GT1 entries.
BMW i3 Neue Klasse: 463 HP, 708 km Range, 400 kW Charging
The second Neue Klasse model brings 800V architecture, sixth-gen eDrive cell-to-pack, panoramic iDrive, and 249 miles added in 10 minutes of charging.
2027 Renault Duster Launches in India From $11,400 With Hybrid Sold Out
Three FWD powertrains, India-specific design, pricing from ₹10.49 lakh, and the 1.8L hybrid variant sold out for the entire year within days.
NIO Partners With Tuhu to Integrate Aftermarket Services for 150M Users
NIO and China's largest auto service platform (150M+ users) partner on lifecycle services. Main NIO brand only, excluding Onvo and Firefly.
DS N°7: 460-Mile Electric Range, Night Vision, and a €64,200 Price Tag
DS replaces its compact crossover with the N°7 on STLA Medium. Three EV options up to 460 miles WLTP, night vision, and a hybrid at €64,200.
Buick Encasa EV: 646 HP Electric Minivan With 640 kW Charging, China Only
Buick's Chinese luxury minivan packs 646 hp, 900V architecture, 640 kW peak charging (10-80% in 11.5 min), and lounge seating at 489,900 yuan.
Inside Porsche's Battery Module Factory in Slovakia: 11 Stages, 32 Cells
The 40,200 sqm Horná Streda facility combines 32 cells into modules through laser welding, foam application, and cloud-archived traceability testing.
2027 Chrysler Pacifica Facelift: New Face, Same Decade-Old Interior
Chrysler refreshes the Pacifica's front end but leaves the cabin untouched after a decade. Limited FWD drops to $49,705, Pinnacle to $54,910.
BYD Stock Jumps 7.8% on 100,000-Unit Orders From Argentina and Mexico
BYD surges on 100K vehicle orders (50K Argentina, 50K Mexico). Brazil plant: 150K current capacity, targeting 600K. 2026 overseas target: 1.3M vehicles.
BYD Plans 1,500 kW Flash Chargers for Europe, Starting Within Weeks
BYD brings 1,500 kW flash-charging stations to Europe. Denza Z9GT Paris debut April 8. 20,000 stations targeted in China by end 2026.
BMW M3 Touring 24H: From April Fools' Joke to Nürburgring Grid Slot
BMW M Motorsport turned a viral social media post into a real race car. The M3 Touring 24H shares the M4 GT3 EVO's mechanicals in a wagon body, 200 mm longer and 32 mm taller.
VW ID. Cross Previewed in Amsterdam: Electric Compact SUV From €28,000
Five seats, three power levels (85-155 kW), two battery sizes (37-52 kWh), and a starting price that undercuts most EV competitors. Autumn 2026 launch.
Hyundai Installs 400 kW N Hyper Chargers at the Nürburgring
Two ultra-fast chargers at the Tourist Drive entrance, free for N owners from April 2026, open to all EV brands, IONIQ 5 N 10-80% in 18 minutes.
Hyundai, Kia and NVIDIA Expand Partnership for L2-L4 Autonomous Driving
NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform integrated into select models, Motional leveraging L4 robotaxi capabilities, and a fleet data feedback loop for continuous AI training.
2026 Audi S5 Avant Review: 362 HP, 2,040 kg, and the Case Against SUVs
First-gen S5 Avant tested in Australia: 3.0T V6 with 48V mild-hybrid, 4.5s to 100, 1,396L cargo, and a 40% gap between claimed and real fuel economy.
Lexus LM500h Gets Puddle Lights, 60W USB-C, and Quieter Tires for 2026
Incremental 2026 refresh for Lexus's $100K+ luxury minivan: new puddle lights, redesigned fridge dividers, 60W USB-C, and quieter tires. Pricing up ¥200K.
Mazda BT-50 Adds Thunder and Boss Trims for 2026 in Australia
Adventure-focused Thunder at AU$78,400 and value Boss at AU$60,220 both get the 3.0L turbodiesel and 4x4 standard on the Isuzu D-Max platform.
Avatr 06T: 955 HP Electric Wagon With Range-Extender Option
Chinese shooting brake packs tri-motor 955 hp BEV and a 1.6T range-extender variant on a 2,940 mm wheelbase. Wagons aren't dead, just relocated.
First VW-XPeng EV Enters Production: ID.UNYX 08 With 1,500 TOPS
VW ID.UNYX 08 starts production at Anhui plant. 5,000 mm SUV, 800V, CATL LFP, XPeng VLA driving, 1,500 TOPS. First commercial use of XPeng's Turing chip.
BYD Weighs Canada Plant and Legacy Automaker Buyout for Overseas Push
BYD studying Canadian plant (full ownership preferred) and legacy automaker acquisitions. Feb exports hit 100,600 units, surpassing domestic sales.
BYD Song Ultra EV: 270 kW, 710 km Range, 1,500 kW Flash Charging From $22,510
BYD's first mid-size Dynasty EV launches March 26. 270 kW motor, 620/710 km range, flash charging 10-97% in 9 min. From 155,000 yuan.
China NEV Market Feb 2026: BYD Leads at 19.1%, Tesla Returns to Top 10
Feb 2026 NEV rankings: BYD 88,697 (19.1%), Geely 76,636 (16.5%), Tesla 38,206 (8.2%, +42.7% YoY). Tesla rebounds from Jan absence with 106.7% MoM surge.
CATL Holds 49.1% of China Battery Market in Feb 2026, LG Surges in Ternary
CATL: 49.1% overall (12.9 GWh), BYD: 13.56%. LG surges +21.72 pts in ternary to 24.86%. BYD's LFP share drops 5.11 pts ahead of Gen 2 Blade rollout.
XPeng's Flying Car Unit Aridge Secures $200M, Plans Hong Kong IPO
Aridge raises ~$200M ($1B total). Assembly line: 1 aircraft/30 min. Land Aircraft Carrier: 800V, 1,000+ km range, under 2M yuan. HK IPO with JPMorgan/MS.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao Tai 3 Gets Flash Charging, Tai 7 Opens Pre-Orders
Tai 3 flash edition from 153,800 yuan: 10-70% in 5 min, 620 km RWD / 565 km AWD. Tai 7 pre-orders: 220-250K yuan, 755 km max range.
BMW M4 M Legacy Edition: 40 Units, Three Heritage Colors, Canada Only
BMW marks 40 years of the M3 coupe with 40 Canada-exclusive M4 units in Laguna Seca Blue, Velvet Blue, or Imola Red II. From CAD$115,500.
Toyota GR Yaris Type 26: Pro-Driver Steering Wheel and Race Tires
2026 GR Yaris gets a pro-driver-designed steering wheel, revised EPS calibration, and optional Bridgestone Potenza Race tires on BBS wheels. 300 hp unchanged.
Rivian R2 Unveiled: 656 HP Performance From $57,990, Base Under $45K in 2027
Four trims spanning $45K to $58K, 330-mile range on the Performance, and a two-year rollout strategy that leads with the halo model.
Tesla Showcases Gen 3 Humanoid Robot at Shanghai AWE, Mass Production End 2026
Tesla displays Gen 3 Optimus at AWE 2026 Shanghai. Mass production end 2026, 1M/year long-term. Discontinuing Model S/X to free factory space for robots.
Ferrari Amalfi Spider: 631 HP Twin-Turbo V8 Convertible From $283,000
Ferrari's entry-level convertible replaces the Roma Spider with 20 more hp, a 3.3-second sprint, and a fabric roof that opens in 13.5 seconds.
Subaru WRX AWD Club Spec Evo: 75 Units, Manual Only, Sunrise Yellow
Australia-only 75-unit WRX special: 271 hp boxer turbo, six-speed manual, STI dampers, Recaros, and Sunrise Yellow paint at AU$63,190.
MG 4X: 317 Miles From a 54 kWh Semi-Solid-State Battery
MG's compact electric SUV uses semi-solid-state cells (5% liquid electrolyte) for 510 km range from under 54 kWh. Curb weight: 1,485 kg.
VW Names ID.3 Successor 'Neo' and Adds LFP Battery, V2L, One-Pedal Driving
The ID.3 Neo debuts mid-April with new APP 350 motor, 58 kWh LFP pack (+40 km range), V2L at 3.6 kW, and physical steering wheel buttons.
Jim Farley Confirms Mustang Manual: 'Out of Our Cold, Dead Hands'
Ford CEO confirms the six-speed manual stays in the Mustang V8 GT, positioning the stick shift as brand identity while competitors drop theirs.
Audi A6L: Longer Wheelbase Than an A8, Half the Price, China Only
New A6L for China: 5,142 mm long, 3,066 mm wheelbase (68 mm longer than A8), Huawei ADAS, from 323,000 yuan ($47K). Three powertrains up to 362 hp V6.
MG S9: Seven-Seat PHEV SUV Undercuts VW Tayron by £10,000
MG's first seven-seater starts at £34,205 in the UK with a 1.5T PHEV (295 hp, 62 mi EV range), undercutting VW Tayron by £10K+ and Skoda Kodiaq by £8K.
2027 Ford Super Duty Expands Tremor Package to All Models and Crew Cabs
Ford extends the Tremor off-road package to STX and 176-inch Crew Cab models with 35-inch tires. Platinum trim now available on F-350/450/550 Chassis Cabs.
Mercedes VLE: 435-Mile Electric Minivan With 800V, 8K Rear Screen
Mercedes unveils the VLE electric 'grand limousine': 272-409 hp, 115 kWh battery, 700+ km WLTP range, 8K 31.3-inch rear screen, 2027 US launch.
BYD Linghui e7: Flash-Charging Ride-Hailing EV in 127 Chinese Cities
BYD's fleet sub-brand Linghui equips the e7 with 9-min flash charging. 450/550 km range, 100-130 kW motors. Display vehicles in 127 cities.
Audi RS3 Competition Limited: 750 Units, Three-Way Coilovers, Ceramic Brakes
Audi marks 50 years of the five-cylinder with a 750-unit RS3: three-way adjustable coilovers, ceramic brakes, reduced firewall insulation. From €108,365.
Dacia Striker: Crossover Wagon With Hybrid 4x4, Under €25,000
Dacia's largest model is a 4.62 m crossover wagon with hybrid 4x4 and LPG options under €25K. CMF-B platform, Turkey production, June 2026 launch.
BYD Explores F1 Entry After Yangwang U9 Breaks Nürburgring EV Record
Bloomberg: BYD exploring F1 and WEC entry. Yangwang U9 holds Nürburgring EV record (6:59.157) and global EV speed record (472.41 km/h). F1 costs: ~$500M/season.
XPeng VLA 2.0 Test Drives Launch March 11 Across 732 Stores
XPeng opens VLA 2.0 demos at 732 stores. 23% efficiency gain, 76% on narrow roads. Full Ultra rollout late March, OTA for others in April. 2026 target: 550-600K.
Porsche Cayenne S Electric: 657 HP on Launch Control, $126,300
New mid-tier electric Cayenne: 536 hp standard / 657 hp Launch Control, 113 kWh battery, 400 kW charging (10-80% in 16 min). Orders open, late summer delivery.
Toyota bZ7: Full-Size Electric Sedan From $26,000 in China With Huawei Tech
Toyota's bZ7 starts at 179,800 yuan ($26K) in China with Huawei HarmonyOS, 277 hp, and up to 710 km CLTC range. 4.6x cheaper than a Model S.
XPeng G6 Extended-Range: 1,704 km Combined Range, 5C Charging, From $27,080
XPeng adds a 1.5T range extender to the G6: 430 km electric + 1,704 km combined. 800V 5C charging (314 km in 12 min). Tiered Turing chips up to 2,250 TOPS.
BYD Great Tang: 784 HP, 950 km Range, 10-97% in 9 Minutes
BYD flagship SUV: 1000V Super e platform, dual-motor 784 hp, 950 km CLTC range, 9-minute 10-97% charge at 1,500 kW stations. From 400,000 yuan.
Honda Revives Insight Name for China-Built EV in Japan, 3,000 Units/Year
Honda rebadges the e:NS2 as Insight for Japan: 201 hp, 68.8 kWh CATL battery, 311 miles WLTC. Target: 3,000 units/year in a sub-2% EV market.
Cupra Born Facelift: Physical Buttons Return, 372-Mile Range, 322 HP VZ
Cupra facelifts the Born with real steering wheel buttons, shark-nose styling, and three powertrains from 187 to 322 hp. Up to 600 km range.
Lotus Eletre 'For Me' PHEV: 939 HP, 6C Charging, 870-Mile Range
Lotus adds a 2.0T engine to the Eletre's 900V system for 939 hp total, 6C charging (30-80% in 8 min), and 870+ miles of combined range.
VinFast Lac Hong 800S and 900S: Tri-Motor Luxury Targeting Rolls-Royce
VinFast unveils 617 hp tri-motor luxury SUV and sedan with gold-plated accents, targeting Rolls-Royce and Maybach. 2027 launch, pricing TBA.
Volvo Ramps Up EX60 Production After 3,000+ Swedish Orders in One Month
European order intake outpaces the EX30's early numbers. Torslanda may skip its summer shutdown for the first time in Volvo history.
Toyota bZ4X Touring: 734 km Range, 4.5s 0-100, and 28-Min Cold Charging
The new bZ4X Touring launches in Japan with 280 kW output, 74.69 kWh battery, 619L cargo, and rapid charging validated at -10°C.
Toyota RAV4 PHEV: 150 km Electric Range and 7 Days of Emergency Power
The new RAV4 PHEV produces 329 PS, covers 150 km on battery alone, and can power a household for up to 7 days. GR SPORT variant included.
Audi RS5 Leaks as Plug-In Hybrid V6 in Sedan and Avant Body Styles
The RS5 replaces the RS4 with a twin-turbo 2.9L V6 PHEV. Both sedan and Avant confirmed, competing with BMW M3 and AMG C63 S.
Ferrari Luce: 1,000 HP Electric GT Designed by Jony Ive, Full Reveal May 2026
Ferrari names its first EV the Luce. Four motors, 1,000 hp, interior by Jony Ive LoveFrom studio. Full exterior reveal in Rome, May 2026.
Xiaomi YU7 GT Filed With 990 HP Dual Motors and 300 km/h Top Speed
Xiaomi files the YU7 GT with MIIT: 738 kW (990 hp), 0-100 approaching 2 seconds, 2,460 kg. CATL ternary battery, staggered 21-inch tires.
FAT Ice Race: Cayenne Turbo Electric Meets the 1,100 PS 917/30 on Snow
Porsche brings two 1,000+ PS machines to Zell am See: the 917/30 (1,100 PS) and Cayenne Turbo Electric (1,156 PS, 0-100 in 2.5s, 600+ km range).
Porsche Macan Turbo Concept Lago Debuts at Boot Düsseldorf With Electric Boat
Porsche and Frauscher premiere the Macan Turbo Concept Lago and 790 Spectre electric boat at Boot Düsseldorf, targeting maritime-automotive lifestyle buyers.
2027 Mercedes S-Class: Half a New Car With MB.OS and Road-Learning Suspension
Over 50% redesigned with 2,700 new parts, full MB.OS software, road-learning AIRMATIC suspension, new V8, and the V12 stays.
Subaru WRX STI Sport# Returns With Manual Gearbox and 271 HP Boxer
The STI badge returns on a limited WRX with 2.4L turbo boxer, six-speed manual, Brembo brakes, and ZF dampers. Japan-only, spring 2026.
XPeng P7+ Hits 100,000 Units, Adds EREV at Same Price as BEV
XPeng rolls the 100,000th P7+ off the line 14 months after launch. 2026 update adds EREV variants at identical pricing to BEV from 186,800 yuan.
Leapmotor A10: Compact Electric SUV With 500 km Range and Optional LiDAR
Leapmotor files its first A-series model: a 90 kW compact SUV at ~$10,000 with LFP battery, 500 km range, and optional roof-mounted LiDAR.
NIO Firefly Debuts Right-Hand Drive in Singapore, Eyes UK Next
NIO brings its compact EV sub-brand to its first RHD market. Partnering with Wearnes Automotive, with UK and Thailand planned for 2026.
Sony Honda AFEELA 1 Confirmed for California Deliveries Late 2026
AFEELA 1 gets California delivery hubs in spring 2026. Level 2+ ADAS, PlayStation integration, and an SUV prototype for 2028.
Renault Filante SUV: Flagship Crossover Built on Geely CMA Platform
Renault debuts an E-segment crossover in South Korea, built on Geely CMA architecture. Busan production, not planned for Europe.
China Publishes First National Standard for Solid-State EV Batteries
China's standardization body defines three battery categories and drops the term semi-solid-state. Public comment runs until February 28, 2026.
BYD God's Eye ADAS Reaches 2.3 Million Cars, Full Lineup Rollout Confirmed
BYD reaffirms full-line ADAS deployment. 2.3 million vehicles equipped by November, generating 150 million km of driving data daily.
CATL Naxtra Sodium-Ion Battery Set for Mass Deployment in 2026
CATL's Naxtra achieves 175 Wh/kg and 10,000+ cycles. Deployment across EVs, commercial vehicles, and energy storage begins in 2026.
Nissan Versa Axed: America's Last Sub-$20,000 New Car Is Gone
Nissan ended Versa production for the U.S. in December. The $17,390 sedan was the last new car under $20k. Cheapest option is now the Hyundai Venue at $22,150.
Geely Xingyuan Hits 500,000 Deliveries in Just 14 Months
The $9,360 electric hatchback became China's best-selling NEV of 2025 with 429,628 retail units through November, outselling BYD Seagull.
BYD on Track to Export One Million Vehicles in 2025
BYD shipped 878,498 NEVs to international markets through November, up 144% YoY. November alone saw 128,067 exports, a 313% year-over-year surge.
MG4 Anxin Edition: First Mass-Produced Semi-Solid-State Battery Car at $14,600
The MG4 Anxin starts delivery in China with a 53.95 kWh liquid-solid battery, 530 km CLTC range, and 21-minute fast charging for 102,800 yuan.
Nissan Z Nismo Finally Gets a Six-Speed Manual With 420 HP
The twin-turbo V6 Z Nismo adds a six-speed manual, GT-R brakes, and stiffer suspension. Debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2026.
Porsche 718 Gets ICE Variants Alongside EVs in Major Strategy Reversal
Porsche walks back its EV-only 718 plan. Flat-six and T-Hybrid powertrains will join the electric lineup on a reworked PPE platform.
Cayenne Electric Driver Experience: Four Displays, AR HUD, and Physical Buttons Survive
Porsche details the Cayenne Electric's cabin: curved OLED Flow Display, 87-inch AR HUD, AI voice assistant, Digital Key for 7 users, and physical buttons retained.
911 GT3 '90 F. A. Porsche': 90 Units Honoring the Designer's 90th Birthday
90-unit GT3 Touring in exclusive F. A. Greenmetallic with Grid-Weave fabric interior, walnut gear knob, Porsche Design watch. Orders April 2026.
2026 Kia Seltos Redesigned: Bigger, Hybrid Option, Dual 12.3-Inch Screens
Second-gen Seltos grows 45 mm longer with 60 mm more wheelbase, adds first-ever hybrid variant, and gains dual 12.3-inch displays.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB Launches EV-Only With 800V and 392-Mile Range
The second-gen GLB drops the EQB name, goes all-electric at launch with 85 kWh battery, dual-motor AWD option, and seven-seat config starting at 59,048 EUR.
Lexus LFA Concept: All-Electric Sports Car With Aluminum Body Frame
Lexus revives the LFA name for a two-seat electric coupe built on shared GR GT aluminum architecture. 4,689 mm long, no specs disclosed yet.
Toyota GR GT Supercar Debuts With Twin-Turbo V8 and All-Aluminum Body
Toyota Gazoo Racing unveils a road-going supercar and FIA GT3 race car. Both share a twin-turbo 4.0L V8 and all-aluminum body frame.
Porsche 911 Carrera T 'Formosa': Sonderwunsch Tribute to Taiwan's Landscape
One-off 911 Carrera T from Sonderwunsch inspired by Taiwan's mountains, coastlines, and rock formations. Part of Porsche's regional personalization strategy.
Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid: Budget Hatchback Done Right From 16,990 EUR
A 1.2L turbo mild-hybrid making 109 hp on Stellantis Smart Car platform. Starting at 16,990 euros, it competes with the Dacia Sandero.
Porsche Completes Panamera Turbo Sonderwunsch With Bespoke Interior in Dubai
Porsche reveals the bespoke interior of the Panamera Turbo Sonderwunsch at Icons of Porsche Dubai, completing a customer commission.
Porsche Factory Re-Commission Turns a 2009 Cayenne GTS Into a 70s Desert Cruiser
First Factory Re-Commission on a first-gen Cayenne: Blackolive paint, English green leather with Pasha pattern, built for desert towing an Airstream.
Cayenne Turbo Electric Debuts in Dubai: 1,156 PS, 1,500 Nm, Desert Tested
Physical debut at Icons of Porsche Dubai: 850 kW, 1,500 Nm, 245 mm ground clearance, traction management 5x faster than conventional. Tested at 40°C+.
911 GT3 Manthey Kit Laps Nürburgring in 6:52.981, 2.8s Faster Than Predecessor
New Manthey Kit: 540 kg downforce at 285 km/h, four-way adjustable coilovers, 6 kg lighter wheels. Nürburgring: 6:52.981. Available March 2026.
Hyundai CRATER Concept Hints at a Bronco-Fighting Off-Road SUV
Hyundai reveals a rugged off-road SUV concept at the LA Auto Show. No specs yet, but it signals Hyundai wants to compete with Bronco and 4Runner.
2027 Kia Telluride Debuts With Turbo Hybrid Making 329 HP and 35 MPG
Second-gen Telluride drops the V6 for a 2.5L turbo hybrid with 329 hp, 35 mpg, and 600-mile range. X-Pro trim adds real off-road hardware.
2026 Jeep Recon EV: 650 HP, Trail Rated, Removable Doors, $65,000
Jeep builds its first all-electric Trail Rated SUV. Dual motors, 650 hp, 250-mile range, removable doors, and a $65,000 starting price.
2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV: First Nissan Plug-In Hybrid for the US at 248 HP
Nissan brings its first PHEV to America. The Rogue PHEV offers 248 hp, 38-mile EV range, 420-mile total range, and seven seats with standard AWD.
Porsche 911 GT3 'Ocelot': One-Off Sonderwunsch for Colombia's 25th Anniversary
One-of-a-kind GT3 Touring in Forest Green Metallic with Centenaire Silver accents, Cohiba Brown leather, and ocelot headrest embossing for Porsche Latin America's 25th.
Porsche's Taycan VP Explains Why 10% Is the Ideal Starting Charge
Kevin Giek (VP Taycan) explains optimal charging: arrive at 10%, charge to 80% max, avoid shared chargers. Current Taycan: 320 kW, 10-80% in 18 min.
Porsche Macan GTS Electric: 571 PS, 3.8s to 100, 586 km Range
First all-electric Macan GTS: 420 kW overboost, 955 Nm, 100 kWh battery, 586 km WLTP range. 270 kW charging, 10-80% in 21 min. Sport Chrono standard.
Porsche Reunites 1972 and 2024 911 S/T in Light Yellow: 1,000 Hours of Restoration
Original 1972 Le Mans GT winner restored in 2.5 years (1,000+ hours bodywork). Modern S/T: 525 PS, 1,380 kg, 6-speed manual. Both in Light Yellow code 117.
Taycan Turbo GT Runs 9.08s Quarter-Mile at Sydney Dragway
Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package: 9.083s at 252 km/h at Sydney Dragway. Fastest unmodified production car on Australian strip. Required parachute at 150+ mph.
Porsche Defines Its Design DNA Through the 911 Turbo S: Hero, Rebel, Creator
Porsche codifies design identity via Carl Jung archetypes: Hero (functional performance), Rebel (tradition vs. innovation), Creator (precision). 150-person Style Porsche team.
Porsche Macan Electric Gets Trained Parking, Digital Key, and 2,500 kg Towing
2025 MY update: Surround View, Trained Parking (5 routines), Digital Key for 7 users, towing +500 kg to 2,500 kg, AI Voice Pilot, in-car gaming.
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