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2024/04/02
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2026 Jetour X90 PRO Launches from 13.59 with Snapdragon 8155 Cockpit
The 2026 Jetour X90 PRO mid-size SUV hit the market on 10 Dec., priced 13.59–16.79 across five trims. Measuring 4858 mm long with a 2850 mm wheelbase, it offers 5/6/7-seat layouts and up to 1634 L cargo space. A 15.6-inch central display powered by Snapdragon 8155, quad-zone voice control and FOTA highlight the upgraded tech package.
Wuling Starlight 560 to Launch January 2026 with Three Powertrains from USD 820
SAIC-GM Wuling confirmed the Starlight 560 will hit market in January 2026. Presale prices range RMB 63 800–102 800, with early-bird incentives down to RMB 59 800. The 2730 mm-wheelbase compact SUV offers ICE, PHEV and BEV options, featuring a borderless honeycomb grille, floating roof and gun-grey skid plates, targeting budget-smart family buyers.
WEY Lanshan VLA Goes on Sale – World’s First Production Car with Vision-Language-Action Model
The WEY Lanshan “Intelligent Plus” is now on sale as the world’s first production vehicle to pack DeepRoute’s VLA (Vision-Language-Action) model. Integrating visual perception, language understanding and motion planning, VLA delivers human-like defensive driving in complex cities, identifying odd-shape obstacles and road-text signs while accepting memory-based voice commands. With 200k city-NOA cars already delivered and a 40% third-party supplier share last October, DeepRoute will scale the tech and launch Robotaxi/RoadAGI services in 2026.
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2026 Nissan ARIYA Unveils Refreshed Face and Smart-Comfort Upgrades
Nissan has released official images of the 2026 ARIYA. The facelift focuses on a cleaner front face, replacing the dark trim with 7-shaped LED lamps and an illuminated logo while deleting side air curtains. New 20-inch alloy wheels enhance dynamics, and the full-width taillights remain. Smart-tech and comfort features are also upgraded, strengthening the model’s market position.
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Dongfeng Forthing Thunder EREV Launches at RMB 129 900 with 230 km EV Range
Dongfeng has launched the Forthing Thunder extended-range variant, priced at RMB 129 900. The 4600 mm-long SUV gains a cleaner front end and a 14.6-inch central touchscreen while keeping a 2715 mm wheelbase. A 1.5L range extender pairs with a 120 kW rear motor to deliver 240 N·m and 230 km CLTC electric range, with 5.4 L/100 km fuel consumption and 30-min 30-80 % DC charging.
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Ford Argentina Kicks Off ‘Summer 2026’ Campaign: 21 Performance Models, Test Drives, Surf & Le Mans Experiences in One Stop
From 26 Dec 2025 to 1 Mar 2026 Ford Argentina presents “Summer 2026”. The Cariló hub displays the full Raza Fuerte pickup line-up plus Bronco, Everest and the new Mustang Dark Horse, while Pinamar’s Off-Road Campus offers test drives, night safaris and Raptor-only events. Partnering with Corona and Red Bull, the brand adds sunset concerts, free tyre calibration, a rooftop co-working deck, a Uruguay coastal Mustang rally, gourmet perks in Punta and sponsorship of surf, golf and skate competitions—delivering a high-performance lifestyle immersion.