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Spy photos of the first model from FREELANDER—a new independent electrification brand jointly developed by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover—have been leaked online, with the global debut scheduled for March 31. The large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, spotted in crash test configuration with Chery badging visible, signals Chery's lead in project development. The vehicle is reportedly built on Chery's T1X platform, developed by an international team integrating JLR and Qoros technologies for shared development and synergistic benefits. The modular T1X architecture supports wheelbase adjustment between 2,560-2,800 mm, covering A to B-segment SUVs with flexible dimensional scalability. The FREELANDER launch marks the substantive execution of Chery-JLR cooperation in the electrification domain.

The 2026 Changan UNI-Z has launched on March 26 with two variants—500ar PRO and 500ar MAX—priced at 115,900 and 124,900 yuan respectively. Exterior updates include enlarged front bumper air intakes while dimensions remain unchanged at 4,730 mm long with a 2,795 mm wheelbase. Interior revisions feature a new three-spoke steering wheel and column-mounted gear selector. The model introduces the Tianshu intelligent driving assist system with added functions including reverse tracking and lane change assist, alongside upgraded voice control with continuous recognition, CarPlay/HiCar connectivity, and driver's seat massage functionality.

NIO officially launched the 2026 ES6 and EC6 on April 2, with the ES6 priced at 338,000 yuan (230,000 yuan with BaaS) and EC6 at 358,000 yuan (250,000 yuan with BaaS). Nature Adventure special editions start at 350,000 and 370,000 yuan respectively. Updates include Moon 3.0 exterior package and 20-inch forged wheels, with special editions featuring exclusive Star Green/Cloud White paints and 21-inch wheels. Customers locking orders before April 30 receive zero-gravity seats, five-year NOP+ subscription and additional limited-time benefits.

Proton announced the addition of Emerald Green to the eMAS 7 PHEV color range, expanding options to six. The lineup retains Prime, Premium and Premium Plus variants, priced from RM109,800 to RM129,800 with RM4,000 discount applied. Prime and Premium feature an 18.5 kWh battery with 83 km electric range and 30 kW DC charging; Premium Plus upgrades to a 29.8 kWh pack delivering 146 km range with 60 kW DC capability. All variants utilize a 1.5L PHEV powertrain producing 262 PS and 262 Nm through front-wheel drive.

Lynk & Co released official spy shots of the 07 GT mid-size shooting brake, a derivative of the 07 EM-P sedan targeting launch this year. The vehicle retains The Next Day urban contrasting aesthetic with sculpted hood lines for enhanced sportiness, featuring roof-mounted LiDAR. Referencing the 07 EM-P, it is expected to offer 27 ADAS sensors with Orin-Y or Thor chips supporting Qianli Haohan H5 and H7 intelligent driving solutions respectively. The current 07 EM-P is priced between 155,800 and 175,800 yuan.

BMW expanded the iX3 lineup with a new entry-level '40' variant alongside the existing iX3 50 xDrive. Built on the Neue Klasse platform with 800-volt architecture and Gen6 eDrive technology, the iX3 40 features an 82.6 kWh NMC battery delivering 636 km WLTP range. DC fast charging peaks at 300 kW, achieving 10-80% SoC in 21 minutes. The rear-wheel-drive configuration produces 325 PS and 500 Nm, enabling 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Bidirectional charging comes as standard equipment.