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The AITO M7 EREV Long-Range variant has commenced delivery from Seres' Longxing super factory in Chongqing on February 4. Priced between 299,800-319,800 yuan, the model measures 5080/1999/1780mm with a 3030mm wheelbase, offering five- and six-seat configurations. Power comes from a 1.5T range-extender (118kW maximum output) delivering 327km CLTC electric range and 1690km combined range. Equipment includes Huawei Qiankun ADS 4 advanced autonomous driving, dual-chamber air suspension, and continuous damping control. The M7 has surpassed 400,000 cumulative deliveries, accounting for over 40% of AITO's total sales, supported by a service network spanning 400+ user centers and 700+ experience centers across 220+ cities.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Regional Forum, held in Liverpool for the first time, brings together UK automotive leaders to explore leveraging the shift to zero emission mobility for new business and growth in the North West. Since 2021, global brands have invested £2.8 billion in the region, transforming factories to produce electric vehicles and components, directly creating 20,000 jobs. The North West is crucial to UK automotive manufacturing, producing one-seventh of the country's vehicles last year, equivalent to over 140,000 units. The forum will discuss attracting further investment and creating new business opportunities to boost regional economic development.

BYD has unveiled the Song Ultra EV, the Dynasty Network's first B-class pure electric SUV. Featuring a design blending Eastern aesthetics with contemporary styling, the vehicle measures 4,850/1,910/1,670mm with a 2,840mm wheelbase. Its second-row legroom of 986mm surpasses mid-large luxury SUVs such as the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5. Positioned to fill the product gap in BYD's B-class electric SUV lineup, the Song Ultra EV combines minimalist design, spacious interior, and competitive pricing around 180,000 yuan, delivering exceptional value proposition in a highly competitive segment.

Zeekr Malaysia has confirmed local assembly (CKD) of the Zeekr 7X electric SUV, establishing Malaysia as the brand's first overseas production hub outside China. Managing Director Lu Jiamin emphasized this strategic move demonstrates Zeekr's long-term commitment to the market. The CKD operation will enhance supply chain integration, pricing competitiveness, and delivery efficiency. Zeekr targets cumulative sales of 10,000 units between 2025-2027, with an annual sales goal of 10,000 units from 2028 onwards. The brand plans to expand its network to 18 showrooms, 12 service centers, and 9 body and paint shops to support the local assembly initiative.

FAW-Volkswagen has announced an official price reduction of 30,000 yuan across the 2026 Bora compact sedan lineup, with the price range adjusted from 112,900-143,900 yuan to 82,900-113,900 yuan. The adjustment is strictly pricing-focused with no changes to styling or equipment. Standard features include rear parking sensors, front center armrest, and varying configurations of 8/10.25-inch digital instrument clusters and 8/12-inch central touchscreens. Powertrain options span 1.2T, 1.4T, and 1.5T engines paired with manual and dual-clutch transmissions. The significant price cut enhances the Bora's competitive positioning in China's compact sedan segment.

Zeekr Malaysia has announced its 2026 product roadmap featuring three new models: a compact luxury SUV (expected facelifted Zeekr X), a luxury MPV (likely the Zeekr 009 Grand Collection four-seat executive variant with 43-inch rear entertainment screen and dual Snapdragon 8295 chips), and the flagship Zeekr 9X ultra-luxury range-extended electric SUV. The 9X, dubbed "China's Rolls-Royce Cullinan," offers dual-motor (897 PS) and tri-motor Hyper (1,400 PS) variants, with 55/70 kWh batteries paired to a 2.0T range-extender delivering up to 1,250 km CLTC range. The flagship features 900V architecture with 6C ultra-fast charging (20-80% in 9 minutes) and G-Pilot H9 autonomous driving system with five LiDAR sensors.