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The Range Rover Electric is under development, featuring a 117kWh battery pack developed in-house by Jaguar Land Rover. The battery consists of 344 prismatic cells within an 800-volt architecture. The SUV will also include single-pedal driving mode, Terrain Response system, and ThermAssist thermal management to reduce energy consumption by up to 40%. The chassis and Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD) system are being optimized for authentic Range Rover handling and improved traction on low-grip surfaces.

On April 28, the State Council Information Office held a press conference where Vice Chairman Zhao Chenxin of the National Development and Reform Commission and others introduced policies for stable employment and economic development. Zhao announced the establishment of a childcare subsidy system, creation of special relending tools, support for service consumption and elderly care industries, and implementation of a consumption boost action plan, including targeted increase of vehicle quotas for key groups in cities with purchase restrictions.

In Q1 2025, new EU car registrations declined by 1.9% year-on-year, with a slight 0.2% drop in March 2025. Battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales grew by 23.9%, capturing 15.2% of the market share. Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) increased by 20.7%, accounting for 35.5% of the market. Traditional fuel vehicles saw a decline, with gasoline car registrations down 20.6% and diesel cars down 27.1%, resulting in market shares of 28.7% and 9.5% respectively.

The European Union has revised its additional tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China, with brands such as Tesla experiencing a decrease in rates. Tesla's tariff rate has been reduced from 20.8% to 7.8%, and Geely's rate has also seen a reduction. This adjustment could influence the competitiveness of Chinese electric vehicles in the European market. China has welcomed the EU's decision and expressed its willingness to resolve trade disputes through dialogue and consultation.

On May 8, the 20th day of IM L6’s pre-sales, its core technology provider, HYVIA, publicly revealed the technical details of the “Morpheus Instant Light” liquid crystal dimming film for the first time. In 2022, due to frequent high-temperature weather, the sun protection and heat insulation issues of panoramic sunroofs sparked complaints from car owners, leading BYD to promise free sunshades for its entire series of vehicles. Despite this, the market penetration rate of panoramic sunroofs continues to rise, expected to exceed 21% by 2025. To address sun protection and heat insulation, the industry has tried various technologies, but these have been limited by the lack of unified standards and high costs. The standard configuration of dimming sunroofs in the IM L6 marks the shift of this technology from an optional feature to a standard one. HYVIA’s President and CTO, Li Min, predicts that liquid crystal dimming sunroofs will become a standard feature in cars in the future, replacing the current configuration of “large sunroofs” + “sunshades.”

At the 2025 Malaysia Autoshow, GAC M8 made another appearance and opened for pre-orders. This large luxury MPV is expected to start at RM333,000. The new M8 will be available in two versions, Premium and Premium Luxury, both equipped with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system, competing with models like the Denza D9, Zeekr 009, and Toyota Alphard. The GAC M8 measures 5,212×1,893×1,823mm with a wheelbase of 3,070mm, larger than the Toyota Alphard, offering more spacious and comfortable interior space. Powering the M8 is a 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine with 190PS and 330Nm of torque, complemented by an electric motor with 182PS and 300Nm, resulting in a combined output of 373PS and 630Nm of torque, allowing the M8 to accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 8.8 seconds. The vehicle claims a combined range of up to 1,032 kilometers, with an average fuel consumption of 6.05L/100km and an electric-only range of 106 kilometers. It supports both AC slow charging and DC fast charging, with the ability to fully charge in just 30 minutes using DC fast charging, or 3.5 hours using AC slow charging. The M8 features full LED headlights and taillights, a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument panel, a 14.6-inch center screen, a 15.6-inch rear-mounted entertainment screen, and a 16-speaker Yamaha sound system. It adopts a 2+2+3 seating layout, with the second row consisting of two independent executive seats that offer massage functions, leg support, heating, and ventilation, along with a panoramic sunroof. As a high-end luxury product from GAC, the M8 is equipped with a comprehensive suite of semi-autonomous driving assistance features, including ACC, AEB, LCA, BSM, a 360-degree camera system, and TPMS.