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The Range Rover Electric is under development, featuring a 117kWh battery pack developed in-house by Jaguar Land Rover. The battery consists of 344 prismatic cells within an 800-volt architecture. The SUV will also include single-pedal driving mode, Terrain Response system, and ThermAssist thermal management to reduce energy consumption by up to 40%. The chassis and Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD) system are being optimized for authentic Range Rover handling and improved traction on low-grip surfaces.

On April 28, the State Council Information Office held a press conference where Vice Chairman Zhao Chenxin of the National Development and Reform Commission and others introduced policies for stable employment and economic development. Zhao announced the establishment of a childcare subsidy system, creation of special relending tools, support for service consumption and elderly care industries, and implementation of a consumption boost action plan, including targeted increase of vehicle quotas for key groups in cities with purchase restrictions.

In Q1 2025, new EU car registrations declined by 1.9% year-on-year, with a slight 0.2% drop in March 2025. Battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales grew by 23.9%, capturing 15.2% of the market share. Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) increased by 20.7%, accounting for 35.5% of the market. Traditional fuel vehicles saw a decline, with gasoline car registrations down 20.6% and diesel cars down 27.1%, resulting in market shares of 28.7% and 9.5% respectively.

The European Union has revised its additional tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China, with brands such as Tesla experiencing a decrease in rates. Tesla's tariff rate has been reduced from 20.8% to 7.8%, and Geely's rate has also seen a reduction. This adjustment could influence the competitiveness of Chinese electric vehicles in the European market. China has welcomed the EU's decision and expressed its willingness to resolve trade disputes through dialogue and consultation.

On May 8, the 20th day of IM L6’s pre-sales, its core technology provider, HYVIA, publicly revealed the technical details of the “Morpheus Instant Light” liquid crystal dimming film for the first time. In 2022, due to frequent high-temperature weather, the sun protection and heat insulation issues of panoramic sunroofs sparked complaints from car owners, leading BYD to promise free sunshades for its entire series of vehicles. Despite this, the market penetration rate of panoramic sunroofs continues to rise, expected to exceed 21% by 2025. To address sun protection and heat insulation, the industry has tried various technologies, but these have been limited by the lack of unified standards and high costs. The standard configuration of dimming sunroofs in the IM L6 marks the shift of this technology from an optional feature to a standard one. HYVIA’s President and CTO, Li Min, predicts that liquid crystal dimming sunroofs will become a standard feature in cars in the future, replacing the current configuration of “large sunroofs” + “sunshades.”

At the 2025 Malaysia Autoshow, Chery officially unveiled the Tiggo Cross, an A-segment entry-level crossover SUV, and confirmed its specifications. The Tiggo Cross measures 4,350×1,830×1,670mm with a wheelbase of 2,610mm, making it slightly larger than the Perodua Ativa but smaller than the Omoda 5. It is closer to a B-segment SUV in size, targeting competitors like the Ativa and Honda WR-V. The Malaysian market version of the Tiggo Cross is well-equipped, offering both a pure gasoline version and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) version. The gasoline version features a 1.5L turbocharged engine with 147PS and 210Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission, achieving a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.3L/100km. The HEV version combines a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 204PS and 310Nm of torque, with a DHT transmission, and a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.4L/100km. The suspension system consists of MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam at the rear, with a fuel tank capacity of 51 liters. The gasoline version comes standard with 18-inch wheels, while the HEV version features 17-inch wheels. In terms of features, both versions come standard with full LED headlights and taillights, an aluminum roof rack, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather seats (with electric adjustment for the driver), a dual-zone automatic climate control system, rear air conditioning vents, center armrests for both front and rear seats, and a 15W wireless charging pad. On the safety front, the gasoline version includes AEB, ACC, LDW, BSM, TPMS, and a panoramic camera system, while the HEV version adds full-speed ACC and rear AEB, achieving Level 2 driving assistance, with one more airbag than the gasoline version.