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Zeekr will officially launch the 9X five-seat variant on July 28 at 10:00 AM. Pre-sale customers paying a 5,000-yuan deposit unlock benefits worth up to 90,000 yuan, including deposit doubling, complimentary Naim audio, a wing-style sliding screen, and power side steps, with deliveries starting in late July. The design features a 120+ cm wide chrome grille and a 2.15 m² clamshell hood, with dimensions of 5,239/2,029/1,819 mm and a 3,169 mm wheelbase. The intelligent driving system employs 43 sensors including one 520-line long-range LiDAR and four solid-state LiDARs, offering H7 (700 TOPS Nvidia Thor-U) and H9 (1,400+ TOPS with production L3) configurations.

The all-new BMW X5 M60 has been spied in prototype form ahead of its expected 2027 debut. Power comes from a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine, while a separate X5 M with a V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain is also planned. Exterior updates include enlarged lower bumper air intakes for improved cooling. Notably, the D-pillar features an illuminated M badge—a design element first introduced on the new BMW i3—making the X5 M60 potentially the first ICE model to adopt this feature, enhancing M brand identity and sporting character.

Alfa Romeo has teased a new C-segment crossover SUV built on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform, positioned between the Stelvio and Tonale with an all-new naming convention. Designed at Alfa Romeo's Turin center, the vehicle features a steeply raked rear window for a coupe-SUV silhouette, aerodynamic rear styling, and horizontal taillights, preserving the brand's sporting DNA. Powertrain options include mild hybrid, PHEV, and BEV variants, with production scheduled for Q4 2027. The Giulia and Stelvio are also set for generational updates, while a new sports car will emerge from the Bottega Fuoriserie collaboration with Maserati.

The Stelato G9 has become the first vehicle to secure Beijing's L3 autonomous driving test license at 120 km/h. The large SUV employs a multi-sensor fusion system combining LiDAR, vision, and mmWave radar, featuring an automotive-grade 896-line LiDAR. It passed simulation, closed-course testing, and four safety validations: functional safety, SOTIF, cybersecurity, and data security. The L3 system covers nighttime scenarios with navigation-assisted, efficiency, and safety lane-change capabilities on high-speed roads. Already listed in MIIT filings, the G9 features an 800V architecture with both EREV and BEV options, scheduled for Q3 launch around August.

Gazoo Racing showcased the GR GT and GR GT3 on Goodwood's legendary Hill Climb course, demonstrating exceptional speed, sound, and handling capabilities. In a surprise appearance, the Lexus LFA Concept made an unannounced world premiere dynamic debut, generating significant crowd excitement. The presence underscores Gazoo Racing's international motorsport excellence and Lexus's technical heritage and future exploration in the supercar segment.

Toyota Motor Europe (TME), in collaboration with BMW Group, Bosch, and Repsol, has announced the launch of a pioneering six-month pilot project in Spain to demonstrate the real-world potential of Vehicles running Exclusively on Eligible Fuels (VEEF). Launched in early July 2026, the initiative will deploy a fleet of around 20 Toyota and BMW vehicles powered by Repsol's 100% renewable gasoline (Nexa 95), supported by Bosch's advanced digital fuel tracking system. The pilot will provide real-world evidence that renewable fuels can be deployed at scale today using existing vehicles, refueling infrastructure, and digital certification technologies, offering a viable pathway for automotive decarbonization.