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FAW Hongqi's all-new mid-to-large sedan, the TianGong 07, was officially unveiled on August 13 and will make its public debut at the Chengdu Auto Show on August 21 before its second-half launch. The exterior follows an Eastern aesthetics and minimalist design philosophy with a sealed front grille and connected taillights with a small ducktail. Dimensions measure 5000/1915/1490mm with a 3000mm wheelbase. The cabin features a wrap-around cockpit with a full LCD instrument cluster, floating central screen, hidden air vents and a two-tone color scheme. The Hongqi Sinan smart driving system enables comprehensive active safety, urban/highway navigation assistance and full-scenario smart parking. Two powertrain options include a single motor (340kW) and dual motor (190kW/340kW), both with lithium iron phosphate batteries.

Kia officially opened pre-orders for the new Seltos on August 13, with 6 variants priced from 80,900 to 120,900 yuan during the limited pre-sale period. As a globally strategic model deeply customized for Chinese users, it features a 27-inch ultra-wide display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P flagship chip, with standard L2-level intelligent driving assistance. Two powertrain options include 1.5L+IVT and 1.5T+8AT producing 200PS. Dimensions measure 4460/1830/1640mm with a 2690mm wheelbase—the longest in its segment. The design follows Kia's "Opposites United" philosophy with X-Line exclusive variants available. Pre-order customers paying 66 yuan receive benefits worth up to 27,000 yuan, including deposit discounts and 3-year interest-free financing.

The new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet has been spotted testing with comprehensive interior and exterior upgrades. The exterior features new star-badge matrix LED headlights and taillights, upgraded grille, new front and rear bumpers, fresh wheel designs and color options, with quad exhaust outlets and a redesigned rear diffuser. The interior retains the current layout but adds a new steering wheel with physical buttons. Powertrain is expected to continue the current 3.0L turbocharged inline-six with mild hybrid system, producing 449PS and 559Nm, mated to a 9-speed automatic and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The model is expected to debut and launch in 2027.

The next-generation Audi RS 6 has been spotted testing in the Austrian Alps. The prototype features a low-key yet aggressive exterior with large wheels, widened fenders and a front fender vent. Yellow warning labels on the hood, doors and trunk confirm the hybrid powertrain. The new RS 6 is expected to switch from the current 4.0L twin-turbo V8 to a V6 twin-turbo hybrid system producing approximately 750PS, with standard quattro all-wheel drive. Both sedan and estate wagon versions will be offered. The model is slated for a spring 2027 global debut, with European sales beginning in mid-to-late 2027.

angchengbao has launched the Titanium 3 510km rear-wheel-drive flash-charge variant at 143,800 yuan. The new variant features a 64.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with a CLTC range of 510km, curb weight reduced to 1,920kg and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.9 seconds. The exterior retains the "Star Wars front face" design language with dimensions of 4605/1900/1720mm and a 2745mm wheelbase, equipped with 18-inch wheels. Configuration deletes the heated steering wheel and HUD head-up display. With this launch, the Titanium 3 lineup now offers three flash-charge variants priced from 143,800 to 169,800 yuan.

Toyota Motor Thailand Lexus Group Vice President Suppakorn Rattavara unveiled the all-new eighth-generation Lexus ES on August 13 at The Mall Bangkapi, Bangkok. The model is Lexus's second BEV and first BEV sedan, embodying the "Experience Elegant and Electrified Sedan" philosophy. It offers a 2.5-litre hybrid and pure electric powertrain options reflecting the brand's Multi-Pathway strategy. The exterior features the new Spindle Body design with Twin L Signature Lamps and Slim Light Bar taillights, while the interior follows a Clean Tech and Elegant concept. Features include Hidden Switches, Electro-Shiftmatic system, new-generation multimedia with Mark Levinson audio and Lexus Safety System+ 4.0, maintaining the Lexus Driving Signature character.