BMW M Boss: Inline-Six and V8 Will Survive Euro 7 Without Performance Loss
2025/07/22
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2026 Voyah Zhiyin Debuts July 23: First with Huawei ADS 4 & HarmonySpace 5, Sales Start Late August
On July 23, Lantu released the mid-term facelift medium-sized pure electric SUV Zhiyin. The new car has a length, width and height of 4810/1900/1636 mm and a wheelbase of 2925 mm. The front face has a 46.75-inch "Flashing Galaxy Smart Light Curtain" + 192-line laser radar, and supports 8 types of lighting effects OTA expansion. The interior is minimalist, and it debuts Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving ADS 4 and Hongmeng Cockpit HarmonySpace 5, equipped with a 15.6-inch sliding screen, 8295P chip and car refrigerator. The power continues to use a 230 kW rear single motor, and the 79/109 kWh battery corresponds to a CLTC range of 650/901 km. The 800V platform + 5C fast charging 15 minutes to replenish 515 km. The new car is expected to be priced in the 197,000-237,000 yuan range and will be launched at the end of August.
Chery Unveils Super Hybrid System (CHS); Tiggo 7 & Tiggo 8 PHEV CSH Set for Malaysia Launch
Chery Malaysia has unveiled its self-developed CHS Super Hybrid System, featuring a 1.5T Miller Cycle engine (143 hp/215 Nm) paired with a 204 hp/310 Nm electric motor. The combined output is 347 hp and 525 Nm, with a thermal efficiency of 44.5% and mechanical efficiency of 98.5%. The system includes an 18.3 kWh LFP battery with 90 km EV range and 1 200 km total range, IP68-rated, and supports 40 kW DC fast charging (19 min for 30%-80%) and 6.6 kW AC charging (3 hours full). The Tiggo 7/8 PHEV CSH models, set for launch, match previous show versions, though local release timing and CKD status remain unconfirmed.
BMW M Boss: Inline-Six and V8 Will Survive Euro 7 Without Performance Loss
BMW M CEO Frank Van Meel told Autocar that the brand’s inline-six and V8 engines will remain in production under the stricter Euro 7 rules without any loss in output. While emission limits stay the same as Euro 6e, the test cycle is wider and durability doubled to 10 years/200,000 km. M engineers have refined combustion and cooling to maintain λ=1 without fuel-based cooling; details will follow. Van Meel ruled out three- or four-cylinder hybrids, insisting six- and eight-cylinder engines are central to M’s character.
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New Tank 500 Debuts July 25 with LiDAR & Coffee Pilot Ultra
The facelifted Tank 500 debuts on July 25. Exterior tweaks include a stacked-chrome hexagonal grille; an optional Hesai ATX LiDAR enables Coffee Pilot Ultra AD. A “GWM” badge adorns the tailgate. Both Hi4-T and Hi4-Z PHEV retain the 2.0T+electric drivetrain rated at 185 kW, delivering 110–201 km WLTC electric range.
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SAIC-GM-Wuling 2026 Xingchi Launched, Limited-Time Price as Low as 37,800 Yuan
SAIC-GM-Wuling has launched the 2026 Xingchi SUV with two configurations. The 1.5L 6MT Freedom model is priced at 52,800 yuan, with a subsidized price of 37,800 yuan. The 1.5L CVT Fun model is priced at 66,800 yuan, with a subsidized price of 51,800 yuan. The new model retains the “Wing Dynamics Aesthetics” design, adds the Iceberry Purple color, and features an 8-inch touchscreen, electrically adjustable mirrors, and other configurations. It is powered by a 1.5L engine with a choice of 6MT or CVT transmission.
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Wuling Zhi Guang EV 305 km Jinqu Launches July 23 with Extended Range & Added Features
Wuling Hong Guang revealed the Zhi Guang EV 305 km Jinqu will launch on July 23, extending CLTC range from 201 km to 305 km. Dimensions remain 3685/1530/1765 mm with 2600 mm wheelbase. Upgrades include LED headlights, reversing camera, dual front airbags, 7-inch digital cluster and six-way driver seat adjustment, while rear and passenger seats fold flat for flexible cargo space.