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The Bentley Torcal made its global debut in London with a suggested retail price of 1.988 million yuan, now open for pre-order in China. Positioned as an ultra-luxury pure electric SUV on an 800V platform with dual permanent magnet synchronous motors and 113kWh battery. The base model produces 821hp/1,194Nm with 0-100km/h in 3.4s; the S version delivers 888hp/1,350Nm with 0-100km/h in 2.9s and 260km/h top speed. CLTC range is 700km with 310kW DC fast charging (10-80% in 18 minutes). The exterior features a new design language with illuminated diamond-pattern grille and slim taillights. Interior debuts 100% merino wool fabric, curved OLED screen and AR-HUD. Standard 25 ADAS sensors and 5° rear-wheel steering. Chassis features fully active suspension.

The Beijing BJ Star Platinum 5X has been spotted in real-world images, positioned as a mid-to-large SUV offering fuel, PHEV and pure EV powertrains. The fuel version features a square front end with a waterfall grille, while PHEV/EV variants use a closed front face. Dimensions are 4,865/2,000/1,910mm with a 2,875mm wheelbase. Interior offers a 15.6-inch dual-screen layout. The pure EV produces 227kW with an 81.9kWh battery delivering 625km CLTC range; PHEVs combine a 1.5L engine with single or dual motors (50.4kWh, 232km WLTP range); fuel version uses a 2.0L turbo engine producing 187kW.

Jetour has opened pre-sales for the Traveler 7 with 7 variants priced at 149,900-179,900 yuan, including fuel (1.5TD/2.0TD) and C-DM plug-in hybrid versions. The boxy design features retro round headlights with a horizontal light bar and body-color wheel arches. Dimensions are 4,827/2,006/1,875mm with a 2,800mm wheelbase. Interior offers electronic column shifter, 12-layer cloud seats, 23-speaker audio and 256-color ambient lighting. ADAS uses Falcon 500 with Horizon Journey 6M chip. The 2.0T fuel engine produces 187kW; the C-DM hybrid delivers 575kW/835Nm with a 45.12kWh battery providing 251km EV and 1,400km total range. Off-road includes XWD AWD, 27° approach/30° departure angles, 220mm ground clearance and 700mm wading depth.

According to new research by SMMT, UK drivers have more electric car choice than ever, with manufacturers launching the equivalent of one fully electric model every fortnight for the past three years. Eighty-five new BEV models have reached the UK market since 2023, doubling the number available to 171. Alongside 109 PHEVs and 52 HEVs, 76% of the UK's market can now drive without tailpipe emissions. UK buyers can choose from 385 models across every powertrain from more than 60 global brands. Full EVs now typically travel over 300 miles on a single charge, well above the 127 miles driven weekly by the average UK driver. New car CO2 emissions have been cut by more than half a million tonnes a year.

The Wey Gao Shan Smart version launched on September 23, with the Gao Shan 8 Smart at 309,800 yuan and Gao Shan 9 Smart at 385,800 yuan. New premium two-tone colors include Liu Guang Mo Green for the 8 and Liu Guang Chen Zi for the 9. The Gao Shan 8 has a 3,145mm wheelbase with 2+2+3 seven-seat layout; the Gao Shan 9 has a 3,275mm wheelbase with six-seat layout and second-row zero-gravity rotating seats supporting 45° welcome, 90° viewing and 180° face-to-face modes. ADAS features Coffee Pilot 4 with 28 sensors including a 192-line front lidar and NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor chip (700 TOPS), supporting urban/highway/park NOA. The Gao Shan 8 PHEV uses a 1.5L hybrid (357kW/644Nm) with 270km EV/1,199km total range; the Gao Shan 9 PHEV uses a 2.0L hybrid (405kW/782Nm) with 265km EV/1,166km total range. The Gao Shan 8 HEV is expected Q4 2026.

The Changan Qiyuan Q06 has launched with 6 variants priced at 139,900-169,900 yuan (special price: 135,900-165,900 yuan). Dimensions are 4,837/1,970/1,670mm with a 2,940mm wheelbase and 91.7% cabin space efficiency. Interior features a 15.6-inch 2.5K screen, 256-color ambient lighting and NAPA materials. ADAS offers optional Tiancong Navigator Ultra (560 TOPS, 256-line lidar). Pure EV models feature 800V+6C fast charging with rear single motor (225/245kW) or dual motor (330kW, 0-100km/h in 7.1s or 4.8s), 66-80kWh batteries delivering 602/700/670km range. REEV variant combines a 1.5L four-cylinder engine with dual rear motors (270kW), 28.39kWh battery offering 200km EV and 1,600km total range. Chassis uses front double wishbone and rear five-link suspension with rear axle differential lock, drift mode and 180-degree pivot turn.