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BYD Song Pro DM-i Feichi Edition Launched from RMB 99,900 with 1,735km Combined Range
BYD has launched the Song Pro DM-i Feichi Edition, offering four variants with 220km and 301km pure-electric ranges at limited-time prices from RMB 99,900 to RMB 129,900. The model achieves up to 301km CLTC EV range and 1,735km combined range. It features the "3C" technology suite: Yunian-C intelligent damping control for millisecond-level adaptive adjustment; new TSC high-speed tire blowout stability system with millisecond intervention; and DiPilot 100 (God's Eye C) advanced driver assistance, enhancing handling stability and active safety.
BYD All-New Yuan Plus Interior Revealed with Minimalist Design and New RWD Pure-Electric Platform
BYD has revealed the interior of the all-new Yuan Plus, adopting a minimalist design philosophy that abandons the previous generation's controversial personalized elements such as guitar-string door handles. The vehicle is built on a new rear-wheel-drive pure-electric platform with flash-charging technology. Interior upgrades include a larger instrument panel displaying surrounding traffic information, a head-up display, expanded central touchscreen with additional speakers, and a column-mounted shifter freeing up center console space for wireless charging while retaining physical buttons. Exterior dimensions grow to 4,665×1,895×1,675mm with a 2,770mm wheelbase, featuring semi-flush door handles, customizable D-pillar panels, and 18/19-inch wheel options. The rear adopts dual-section high-mount stop lamps and streamlined full-width taillights.
AITO M6 Mid-Size SUV to Launch on April 22 with Pre-Sale Prices from 269,800 to 309,800 Yuan
The AITO M6 mid-size SUV will officially launch on April 22, with pre-sale prices announced at 269,800-309,800 yuan across four variants including EREV and BEV configurations. Positioned as a five-seat mid-to-large SUV, the M6 continues the family design language with crystal matrix headlights featuring galaxy lighting effects. The BEV variant adopts a mesh grille with a 202L front trunk, while the EREV version features a lattice grille. The model is equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 4 advanced intelligent driving system and the latest 896-line dual-beam imaging-grade LiDAR, significantly enhancing autonomous driving capabilities.
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All-New BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase to Debut on April 22, 108mm Extended Wheelbase Exclusively for China
The all-new BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase will make its debut on April 22 as a China-exclusive next-generation pure electric mid-size SUV, featuring intelligent optimisation and spatial upgrades over the global version with market launch planned within the year. Exterior design carries over the international model with digital angel wing DRLs and a 3D illuminated grille inspired by classic BMW models, available in nine colours including Mineral White, Arctic Grey and Portimao Blue. Dimensions measure 4,885/1,895/1,635mm with an extended 3,005mm wheelbase—108mm longer than the global version, entirely dedicated to rear passenger space enhancement with exclusive thicker rear seats, significantly improving comfort and strengthening BMW's locally-produced luxury EV portfolio.
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2026 Zeekr 009 Opens Pre-Sale at Beijing Auto Show with New Seven-Seat Home Variant and 900V Architecture
Zeekr has announced the 2026 Zeekr 009 full-size MPV will open pre-sales at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, with Q2 market launch planned. The facelift upgrades to a full-stack 900V high-voltage architecture and Thor-U intelligent driving chip, while introducing a new seven-seat Home variant targeting multi-child families and group travel. The seven-seater features multi-angle power adjustment, ventilation and heating for all seats, dual zero-gravity second-row seats with 22-point massage, rotating captain's chairs, a 17-inch OLED ceiling screen and Zeekr 9X-equivalent Naim audio. Exterior retains the vertical chrome grille and "Light Trace" DRL design, with dimensions unchanged at 5,217/2,024/1,812(1,818)mm and a 3,205mm wheelbase.
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Zhongyu to Showcase Four Models at Volkswagen Group Night, Zhongyu 07 and New Model to Debut
Zhongyu will present four models at the Volkswagen Group Night on April 21, including the recently launched Zhongyu 08 (priced 229,900-289,900 yuan), the facelifted Zhongyu 06 (189,900-249,900 yuan), and the world premiere of the Zhongyu 07 plus an all-new model. The Zhongyu 08, the first production vehicle from the Volkswagen-Xpeng collaboration, features dual-chamber air suspension, DCC dynamic chassis control, AI magic carpet preview, dual Turing AI chips and VLA end-to-end architecture. Measuring 5,000/1,954/1,688mm with a 3,030mm wheelbase, it offers single- and dual-motor variants with up to 730km range and 800V fast charging capability.