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SAIC Volkswagen has announced its vehicle lineup for the Greater Bay Area Auto Show, with the Passat ePro and Tiguan L ePro scheduled for launch on May 29 and the ID. ERA 5S sedan making its official debut. The Passat ePro features refined exterior styling with a cleaner, more premium aesthetic, powered by a 1.5T EVOII dedicated hybrid engine paired with an electric motor and TQ251 transmission, delivering 1,468km CLTC combined range and 3.6L/100km fuel consumption under depleted battery conditions. The Tiguan L ePro adopts an electrified sporty front fascia with Slim Line intelligent LED headlamps and wing-span full-width tail lamps, featuring luxury cloud-comfort seats and the same 1.5T hybrid powertrain achieving 1,423km combined range and 4.33L/100km consumption, with three energy modes: pure electric, intelligent hybrid, and battery hold. The ID. ERA 5S represents Volkswagen's first global sedan equipped with urban NOA advanced intelligent driving, featuring "Xingyun" ADAS and "Yunqi" intelligent cockpit. Measuring 4,836×1,880×1,505 mm with a 2,766 mm wheelbase, the fastback sedan incorporates a 1.5T plug-in hybrid system with 77kW engine net output and 130kW peak motor power.

Fangchengbao has introduced a new Chisha Red exterior color for the Bao 5 Flash Charge Edition, available at a limited-time option price of RMB 3,000. The model features the Yunian-P Ultra intelligent hydraulic body control system with three-stage stiffness adjustment and dual-valve damper control. Measuring 4,880/1,970/1,920 mm with a 2,800 mm wheelbase, it adopts a triple-screen cockpit layout. The Di-Shen-Zhi-Yan B ADAS suite integrates one LiDAR, three mm-wave radars, and multiple cameras, enabling urban and highway pilot assist along with automatic parking.

Voyah has officially launched its flagship MPV, the Taishan X8, priced between RMB 292,900 and 379,900 across five trim levels. The model has secured over 15,000 orders within 18 hours of launch, with the Ultra+ variant exceeding 60% of total bookings. The vehicle features DLP intelligent projection headlights, an active illuminated grille, and power-sensing doors, with dimensions of 5,200/2,025/1,814 mm and a 3,090 mm wheelbase. Launch incentives include limited-time cash discounts, optional package reductions, and zero-interest financing.

NIO's premium all-electric small car brand, Firefly, has achieved its 60,000th vehicle delivery milestone, reaching this figure in approximately 13 months since initial deliveries began in April 2025. The acceleration is notable, with the 50,000th to 60,000th deliveries completed in just over one month. The refreshed Firefly launched on April 7, priced between RMB 119,800 and 125,800, or RMB 79,800 to 85,800 under the BaaS battery subscription model. Updates include a new Maillard exterior colorway, dual-tone alloy wheels, and upgraded interior and powertrain systems.

The current BMW 7 Series (G70) is set to conclude production in June 2026, with the mid-cycle facelift (G70 LCI) scheduled for July production commencement. In preparation for the transition, the outgoing model has undergone multiple configuration adjustments, including discontinuation of the 740Li Excellence variant and expanded luxury option availability for lower trims. The facelift features substantial revisions comparable to a full generation change, retaining the signature oversized kidney grille and split-headlamp design with horizontal slat detailing. The cabin introduces the all-new iDrive X system and Neue Klasse interior architecture, featuring a 17.9-inch central touchscreen, panoramic vision display spanning the windshield base, and a standard passenger entertainment screen. The originally planned L3 autonomous driving capability has been replaced with a more mature L2-level highly automated driving assistance system due to insufficient market demand.

GAC Group and Huawei Kunpeng's jointly developed premium intelligent NEV brand, Qijing Automotive, will commence pre-sales of its debut model, the GT7, on May 29, with official launch and deliveries scheduled for June. Positioned as a mid-to-large intelligent shooting brake, the vehicle measures 5,050/1,980/1,470 mm with a 3,000 mm wheelbase and a drag coefficient of 0.23. It features Huawei XPIXEL million-pixel intelligent projection headlights and a 526-LED full-width tail lamp. As the first model equipped with Huawei Kunpeng ADS 5, it boasts an 896-line dual-optical-path LiDAR and L3-ready architecture, having secured Guangzhou L3 autonomous driving test permits.