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Ferrari’s first EV, the Elettrica, packs quad motors across two e-axles for 1,128 PS and 990 Nm, launching 0-100 km/h in 2.5s and vmax 310km/h. The front 286PS axle disconnects for Range RWD; the rear 843PS axle adds 2.15° rear-steer. Single-speed reduction, no gearbox. eManettino selects Range/Tour/Performance; Dry mode debuts in right Manettino. Full reveal set for H2 2026.

China’s CNIPA released patent images of the facelifted BMW iX, revealing M Sport bumpers, an illuminated contour grille and slanted-matrix headlights. The 4965mm-long SUV keeps its 3000mm wheelbase while adding a larger roof spoiler and dark diffuser. Inside, the curved display switches to iDrive 8.5 and offers a round M steering wheel for the first time. Production remains in Dingolfing; Chinese market introduction is expected via special order.

Spy shots reveal the refreshed Geely Xingyue L keeps the waterfall grille outside but ditches the dual-screen dash for a lone floating display. Air vents relocate, hard keys vanish, and a compact toggle shifter replaces the chunky stick. Pricing is expected to stay within the current USD 20-25k band, with launch likely this year.

Leapmotor unveiled the Lafa5 interior on Oct 11. The electric hatch pairs a column-mounted digital cluster with a two-spoke wheel and large floating touchscreen, wireless pad and twin vents below. The youth-oriented compact EV presales start Nov, market launch Q4, Ultra derivative H1 2026.

Geely unveiled the fifth-gen New Emgrand on Oct 11. The 4.0-design sedan features a 12-bar vertical grille, triple-segment LED DRLs and 170m-throw headlights, plus a larger, sportier body and new 1.5T engine, lifting A-segment appeal.

The ARCFOX α-T5 range-extender lands late Oct. A 77kW 1.5L 40% thermal-efficient genset feeds a 200kW motor for 0-100km/h in 6.5s. CATL’s 215km battery delivers 1215km total range and 15min 30-80% DC boost; ELTC loss-of-charge consumption is 5.18L/100km. Length 4760mm, wheelbase 2845mm, aero wheels and flush handles carry over.