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Chery, China's top car exporter, announced plans to establish an R&D center in Paris to develop a Europe-specific small city car tailored to local consumer preferences. The move marks Chery's strategic pivot from its SUV-focused European entry—via Omoda and Jaecoo brands—into the continent's iconic compact segment. "We want to build a French car for the French," stated Hanbang Yu, Chery France director, emphasizing the company's commitment to understanding regional design tastes. The initiative targets France's significant small car market, positioning Chery to compete against established European urban runabouts like the Fiat Cinquecento and Renault Twingo on their home terrain.

Geely has unveiled the Galaxy Starship 7 EV, expanding its NEV lineup beyond the existing PHEV variants priced from 101,800 to 129,800 yuan. The BEV model retains the PHEV's overall design with revised details, including a flatter lower air intake, full-width black trim extending to the fog lamp areas, and charging port relocated to the front fender. The Starship 7 EV delivers a maximum CLTC range of 605 km.

BYD's Fangchengbao Tai 7 EV Flash-Charging Edition will officially launch on April 29, following its pre-order phase priced from RMB 220,000 to RMB 250,000. The model features second-generation Blade Battery flash-charging technology, with the two-wheel-drive variant offering up to 755 km of CLTC electric range. Exterior design retains the rugged Titanium Energy front fascia with dual-layer headlights, a full-width front bumper, and H-shaped silver underbody protection, while a front trunk enhances practicality.

Chery International's Lepas brand has globally premiered the L6 PHEV at Auto China 2026, alongside the L4 EV and L6 EV, expanding its NEV lineup on the dedicated LEX intelligent new energy platform. The L4 EV features a front-mounted single motor (211 PS/288 Nm), a 61.1 kWh LFP battery with 500 km NEDC range, and 80 kW DC fast charging. The L6 EV offers a 67.08 kWh battery, 510 km NEDC range, 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, and 120 kW fast charging. The L6 PHEV debuts the Lepas Super Hybrid (LSH) system, combining a 1.5L turbo engine, electric motor, and single-speed DHT for a combined 275 PS and 365 Nm, with 107 km EV range and 1,200 km total range.

BMW Malaysia has expanded its X3 lineup with the X3 30 xDrive M Sport, priced from RM358,800 (RM386,700 with five-year service and warranty package). The SUV features a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder mild-hybrid engine producing 258 PS and 400 Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and xDrive all-wheel drive, achieving 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. Standard equipment includes 20-inch M bicolour alloy wheels, M Sport brakes, a 15-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system, BMW Curved Display, and the Driving Assistant Plus suite with lane change warning, AEB, and evasion assist.

Kaiyi Auto has launched the Shiyue Max micro electric vehicle in two variants, priced from RMB 47,900 to RMB 51,900, with limited-time offers from RMB 45,900. The 310 km range models are available with a RMB 9,99 deposit scheme until May 31, unlocking benefits worth up to RMB 10,000, including deposit doubling, a RMB 5,000 subsidy, complimentary charging equipment, lifetime vehicle warranty for the first owner, lifetime basic connectivity, and half-price accessory packages.