Mazda Ditches CHAdeMO for North American Charging Standard
2025/05/15
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Arcfox T1 Blind Order Opens, Display Vehicles Arrive at Stores, Pre-Sales Launch on August 22
Arcfox T1 has started blind orders, with display vehicles arriving at over 500 stores in 214 cities nationwide. The pre-sales launch event will be held at 19:30 on August 22. The vehicle features the ARC-FLOW concept design language, with a rounded body and a narrow-top, wide-bottom rear design. The distinctive taillights and spoiler add a sporty touch. The interior is equipped with a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, an 8.8-inch LCD instrument cluster, 540° panoramic imaging, and other features. The rear seats can be fully reclined to increase storage space, meeting consumer demands.
Audi E5 Sportback Pre-Sales Start at 235,900-319,900 RMB with Five Exclusive Benefits
On August 17, the Audi E5 Sportback, a new mid-size model from SAIC Volkswagen Audi, officially began pre-sales with four configurations priced from 235,900 to 319,900 RMB. The vehicle, built on a smart digital platform, features a dynamic and stylish design inspired by Audi’s design essence. It is equipped with a laser radar and 27 perception hardware units, supported by the NVIDIA Orin-X chip for various driving scenarios. The brand also offers five exclusive early-bird benefits, including panoramic driving enjoyment and digital renewal packages.
Malaysia to Implement Targeted RON95 Gasoline Subsidy
Malaysia's Second Minister of Finance, Amir Khan, announced that a targeted RON95 gasoline subsidy will be implemented in the second half of 2025. The plan will use the Malaysian card (MyKad) system combined with a dual-pricing mechanism, with subsidized and market prices. The subsidy will be distributed via the MyKad system, allowing eligible individuals to enjoy discounted prices at gas stations. Currently, the MyKad system is used to distribute the SARA basic assistance fund to 5.4 million people. The government is still finalizing the details of the subsidy implementation.
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iCAR V23 Cyber Edition to Debut at Chengdu Auto Show, Fusion of Retro and Cyberpunk
The iCAR V23 Cyber Edition will debut at the Chengdu Auto Show, featuring a fusion of retro and cyberpunk elements for a futuristic look. The model features round headlights and a boxy body with a new rugged front bumper and an eye-catching "X" - shaped trim. The side skirt, fender and widebody design create a dynamic posture, while the tail is equipped with a right - offset "small book bag" and exclusive decals. In terms of power, it offers both single - and dual - motor versions, with the four - wheel - drive version having a total system power of 335kW, representing a significant performance boost.
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AITO Aito M5 Ultra "Leap Shadow Red" New Color Officially Released, to be Sold in Stores from August 25th
On August 22nd, AITO released the official images of the new "Leap Shadow Red" color for the M5 Ultra. The new model retains the current design with a more youthful and fashionable red coating. It measures 4785/1930/1625mm in length, width and height, with a wheelbase of 2880mm. Equipped with a 192-line lidar and 4D millimeter wave radar, it features the Huawei Advanced Driving Assistance System HUAWEI ADS 3.3. The powertrain offers both pure electric and extended-range options, with the extended-range version having a maximum range of 1440km. The new model will be available in stores from August 25th.
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2026 Tank 500 Hi4-T/Hi4-Z Set to Launch, Pre-sale Prices at 360,000-388,800 Yuan
The 2026 Tank 500 Hi4-T/Hi4-Z is set to launch on August 27th, with pre-sale prices ranging from 360,000 to 388,800 yuan. Positioned as a mid-large SUV, the new model retains the family design with an added rooftop lidar. It measures 5078/1934/1905mm in length, width and height, with a wheelbase of 2850mm. The interior features a new column shifter design, a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 14.6-inch center console screen and a HUD head-up display, equipped with a far-infrared night vision system. The Hi4-T version comes with a 2.0T engine + single motor + 9HAT transmission, while the Hi4-Z version features a 2.0T engine + dual motors + 3-speed DHT transmission.