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Kang Bo, vice president of SERES Group, said at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting that SERES is committed to its cooperation with Huawei. The Wenjie M8 has been launched, and more new models will be introduced in the future. Kang Bo predicted that the market share of hybrid vehicles will increase. Lei Jun, chairman of Xiaomi Group, said that the delivery volume of Xiaomi SU7 in December 2024 exceeded that of Model 3. NIO has formed a team to research and develop the quadruped robot project. The person in charge, Xu Kang, was an algorithm expert at Momenta. The sales channel layout of the Zunjie S800, a product of the cooperation between Huawei and Jianghuai Automobile, has made progress. The confident model of Great Wall's high - end brand is expected to be launched within 2025, possibly equipped with a 4.0T V8 hybrid system. Nissan announced the construction of a new lithium iron phosphate battery factory in Kitakyushu, with a planned start of production in 2028. CATL released its 2024 performance forecast, with net profit expected to increase by 11.06% to 20.12% year - on - year. Hesai Technology has won the mass production orders for lidar from Dongfeng Motor and Chery Automobile. Luxshare Precision Industry (Henan) Co., Ltd. has been established, with its business scope including the research and development of auto parts. Automobile stocks in the Hong Kong stock market fluctuated and declined, with NIO falling nearly 6%. From January 1st to 19th, the retail sales of the passenger car market decreased by 5% year - on - year, while the retail sales of the new energy market increased by 26% year - on - year. In 2024, the production of new energy vehicles in Beijing was approximately 300,000 units, an increase of nearly three times. Fujian Province has expanded the support scope for vehicle scrapping and renewal, with a maximum subsidy of 20,000 yuan.

Spy shots reveal the SAIC-built Audi A7L Avant, a long-wheelbase derivative of the new A6 Avant based on the PPC premium ICE platform. Keeping the honeycomb grille and digital LED DRLs, it targets China’s high-end wagon segment with extended wheelbase and upmarket positioning, potentially replacing the previously announced A6 Avant import.

NIO confirmed its full-size flagship SUV ES9 will stage a tech reveal on April 10 and launch in Q2. Measuring 5,365 mm long with a 3,250 mm wheelbase, the ES9 features an elevated Shark-nose face, double-layer daytime lights and a through-type tail-lamp. triple LiDAR AQUILA sensing plus SkyRide air suspension automatically lowers the body for garage entry, targeting BMW X7 and Mercedes-Maybach GLS.

Toyota’s GR GT and GR GT3 took the Tokyo Auto Salon stage. The road-going GR GT uses an aluminium spaceframe and carbon panels, weighing 1,750 kg. Its new 4.0-litre hot-V twin-turbo V8 plus motor delivers 650 PS and 850 Nm to a rear-mounted 8-speed transaxle for 320 km/h. The GR GT3 drops hybrid assistance and will enter customer GT racing from 2027.

Xiaomi unveiled the facelift SU7 sedan whose Max prototype covered 4,264 km in 24 h. The 4.997 m-long EV sits 5 mm lower, adds new hues and 20-inch forged wheels. Standard lidar plus Nvidia Thor-U and 25 sensors enable urban NOA. Single-motor 752-V version offers 902 km CLTC range; dual-motor Max on 897-V delivers 508 kW and 670 km in 15-min charge. Pre-sale ¥229,900-309,900; deliveries start April.

GAC Aion unveiled the N60, a 4.6 m-long compact electric SUV offering 2.8 m wheelbase and true five-seat comfort. A 165 kW motor and 74 kWh battery deliver 630 km CLTC range with 800 V fast-charge. Roof-mounted RoboSense lidar enables L2++ ADAS, while slim LED light bar and illuminated logo underline clean-tech styling; target price ≈ ¥150 k, Q3 launch.