Thailand Automotive Sales Declined in H1 2024, Toyota Maintains Market Share Lead
2024/07/30
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2026 Haval H6 Classic Edition to Launch June 15 with Comprehensive Configuration Upgrades
The 2026 Haval H6 Classic Edition will launch on June 15, priced at 121,900 yuan. The exterior retains the large grille and fang-inspired lower bumper design, measuring 4653/1886/1730mm with a 2738mm wheelbase. Configuration upgrades include a larger central touchscreen with an upgraded chipset, front power seats, and a powered tailgate, while the rear maintains full-width taillights. The facelift strengthens product competitiveness by enhancing intelligent and comfort features while preserving the classic design language.
All-New Li Auto L8 Revealed as Flagship 5-Seat SUV, Launching June 23
The all-new Li Auto L8 has been revealed as a flagship 5-seat SUV, launching on June 23 with showroom arrivals beginning June 13. The design aligns with the new L9, offered in Ultra and Livis variants. The front fascia features a lowered visual center of gravity with revised intakes, while a two-tone body option enhances premium appeal. Li Xiang described the model as an "uncompromising 5-seat flagship," targeting GLS Maybach-level rear comfort, BMW X5M handling dynamics, and continued leadership in intelligent features. Within the L-series repositioning, the L8 upgrades from a 6-seat luxury SUV to a flagship 5-seater, while the L7 shifts to a premium 6-seat configuration.
Updated Leapmotor C10 to Launch June 16 with Comprehensive Six-Dimension Upgrade
The updated Leapmotor C10 will launch on June 16 as the brand's sales pillar, undergoing a mid-cycle refresh across six core dimensions: exterior, interior, powertrain, range, chassis, and intelligent features. Since its March 2024 debut on the LEAP 3.0 architecture, the C10 has been a rare sub-150,000-yuan mid-size SUV offering Snapdragon 8295 and LiDAR. The 2026 model introduced an 800V architecture with prices lowered to 122,800-142,800 yuan, bringing LiDAR to the 132,800-yuan mid-trim and achieving monthly sales exceeding 10,000 units. The upcoming model integrates Leapmotor's latest technology with a "tech for all, high-spec from entry" positioning, with pricing expected to deliver further surprises.
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Geely Galaxy Opens Global Naming Campaign for New BEV Sedan with LiDAR and Active Spoiler
Geely Galaxy has launched a global naming campaign for its new pure-electric sedan, open until June 16, 2026. Previously filed in MIIT in May, the vehicle adopts an all-new design with a closed grille, slim rounded headlamps, and a sculpted hood above a tri-section sporty bumper. The coupe profile features semi-flush door handles, while the rear carries full-width "Star Diamond" taillights and an active spoiler. Dimensions are 4999/1919/1479mm with a 2920mm wheelbase, offering 18-inch and 19-inch wheel options. Roof-mounted LiDAR indicates advanced intelligent driving capabilities.
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BYD Seal 08 Opens Blind Pre-Orders with Obsidian Black Colorway, Launch Expected Late June or Early July
BYD's Seal 08 flagship sedan under the Ocean Network officially opened blind pre-orders on June 12, with customers able to place reservations through the official app. The simultaneously unveiled Obsidian Black colorway employs BASF clear coat integrated with multi-color gradient flake technology, achieving enhanced transparency and luster through precise tuning of particle sizes and refractive textures. As the Ocean Network's new flagship model, the Seal 08 is expected to launch in late June or early July, with Ocean Network Sales Division General Manager Zhang Zhuo promoting a "first-order, first-benefit" approach to drive market anticipation.
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Chery and Yinwang Intelligence Sign Deepened Strategic Partnership for L3/L4 Autonomous Driving
Chery Automobile and Yinwang Intelligence Technology have signed a deepened strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on L3 and L4 autonomous driving technologies, targeting breakthroughs and mass production during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. Yinwang, registered by Huawei in January 2024 as the entity for Huawei's Intelligent Automotive Solution BU, covers intelligent driving, smart cockpit, digital platform, vehicle cloud, AR-HUD, and intelligent lighting. Yinwang's ADAS product line president Li Wenguang previously announced L3 pilot programs for 2026, scaled commercial deployment in 2027, and expansion into Robotaxi and unmanned trunk logistics by 2028.