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2024/09/24
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FAW-Volkswagen Facelifted Talagon Scheduled for Q1 2026 Launch with Fifth-Gen EA888 Powertrain
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iCAR V27 Large EREV SUV Scheduled for March Launch with December Blind Orders Priced at 200,000-300,000 Yuan
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New Kia Sportage Scheduled for March 2026 Launch as Mid-Cycle Facelift with Dual-Screen Cockpit
Kia's compact SUV, the new Sportage, is set for a March 2026 launch as a mid-cycle facelift synchronized with the global version. Measuring 4695/1865/1678mm with a 2755mm wheelbase, it features a borderless grille, full-width taillights, and an integrated dual-screen cockpit. Power comes from 1.5T and 2.0T turbocharged engines.
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GAC Toyota bZ7 Scheduled for March 2026 Launch, 200,000-Yuan Intelligent EV Sedan Features HarmonyOS Cockpit
GAC Toyota's mid-to-large intelligent EV sedan bZ7 will launch in March 2026, priced in the 200,000-yuan range. Developed by Toyota's China engineering team, it measures 5130×1965×1506mm with a 3020mm wheelbase. The interior features HarmonyOS Cockpit 5.0 with a large floating screen and Momenta's ADAS using an end-to-end large model. The manufacturer offers comprehensive policies covering purchase tax subsidies, battery fire liability, ADAS accident responsibility, and battery degradation.
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Deepal L06 Debuts at Guangzhou Auto Show with Magnetorheological Suspension and LiDAR ADAS from 134,900 Yuan
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