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2024/05/16
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Refreshed AITO M7 Spied: Longer Wheelbase, First-Ever EV Variant, Pre-orders in August
Spy shots reveal the refreshed AITO M7 adopting M9-inspired styling and introducing its first pure-electric variant. Length grows to 5100 mm and wheelbase to 3050 mm for larger battery packaging. A full-width taillight with AD “blue indicator” completes the rear. Pre-orders are expected to open in August, with CLTC EV range likely exceeding 300 km.
2026 Geely ICON Chocolate Launched: From 7.98 k with Flyme Auto & 1.5TD
On July 11, Geely launched the 2026 ICON Chocolate at a promo price of 7.98-8.58 k RMB. The 4 350 mm compact SUV adds four new colours and keeps the 133 kW 1.5TD+7DCT combo, delivering 6.3 L/100 km WLTC. Standard kit includes Flyme Auto, 14.6-inch screen, heated front seats and Bluetooth smart key.
BBA H2 2025 Product Blitz: Mercedes Fields Six, BMW Debuts iX3, Audi Leads with Q6L e-tron
Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi will launch close to ten key models in the second half of 2025. Mercedes brings the 800 V EQA LWB sedan, Shooting Brake and GLC EV with up to 866 km range. BMW debuts the Neue-Klasse iX3 claiming 900 km CLTC and Alibaba’s AI assistant. Audi’s Q6L e-tron, A5L and AUDI E5 Sportback all debut with Huawei ADS. All three deepen Chinese tech partnerships to accelerate electrification and smart-cockpit roll-outs.
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BYD Launches City EV “Atto 1” in Indonesia: 300 km NEDC, From IDR 250 Million
On 15 July, BYD unveiled the Indonesian-market Atto 1—a rebadged global Seagull—at GIIAS 2025. The city EV packs a 30 kWh Blade battery, 55 kW/135 Nm motor and 300 km NEDC range, priced IDR 250–350 million. Standard kit includes ESC, ABS and cruise control. Public display runs 24 Jul–3 Aug at ICE BSD; BYD Indonesia reports 80–90 % readiness for the event.
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Stelato S9T Wagon Launching in September, Debuts “Misty Green” Paint, 192-Line LiDAR and EREV/BEV Duo
Huawei-backed Stelato will launch the S9T wagon in September. Keeping the “Cosmic Aesthetics” language, it debuts Misty Green paint, crystal-cut headlights and full-width taillights. Measuring 5160×2005×1492 mm with a 3050 mm wheelbase, its elongated rear boosts cargo and second-row headroom. An EREV variant with 118 kW 1.5T range-extender and a 227 kW BEV single-motor will be offered, targeting 816 km (BEV) or 365 km (EREV) range. 192-line LiDAR, solid-state LiDAR and 4D mmWave radar promise advanced AD capabilities.
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Changan Fourth-Gen CS75 PLUS Smart Supreme Launches at RMB 99.9k with Triple Displays & AI Model
On 17 July Changan launched the fourth-gen CS75 PLUS Smart Supreme at RMB 115.9k, effectively RMB 99.9k after incentives. The compact SUV measures 4 770 × 1 910 × 1 705 mm on a 2 800 mm wheelbase and offers a 725-1 620 L cargo bay. A triple-screen cockpit (10.25-, 14.6- and 12.3-inch) debuts the iFlytek Spark AI model, supports custom apps and remote smartphone control.