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On July 10, Jetta officially unveiled the all-new VS8, a mid-size SUV featuring a bold “Warrior Armor” design language. Measuring 4,629×1,851×1,624 mm with a 2,731 mm wheelbase, the VS8 offers a tech-forward cabin with a 10.25-inch digital cluster and 14.6-inch floating infotainment screen. Power comes from a 1.4L turbocharged engine producing 110 kW, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Built on the MQB EVO platform, it features MacPherson front and multi-link rear suspension, and includes Level 2 ADAS with over 20 active safety functions.

The AITO Ask 5 Ultra has officially started pre-sales with a starting price of 238,000 yuan. The mid-sized SUV offers both pure electric and extended-range powertrains, with new exterior colors like Zero-Degree White and Phantom Purple. The interior features a new chestnut orange color scheme and a column-mounted gear shift. In terms of intelligent driving, the vehicle is equipped with a 192-line lidar and 4D millimeter-wave radar, supporting AEB omnidirectional collision prevention and eAES automatic emergency steering. During the pre-sale period, customers can enjoy a discount of 5000 yuan off the purchase price with a 2000 yuan deposit.

Ledao L90 flagship SUV pre-orders start at RMB 279,900 for outright purchase or RMB 193,900 under BaaS. Riding on a 3110 mm wheelbase, the three-row six-seater offers a 240 L frunk and class-leading space. Built on 900 V architecture, outputs reach 340 kW (RWD) or 440 kW (AWD) for 0-100 km/h in 4.7 s, plus adaptive air suspension and intelligent lighting.

British ultra-luxury brand Bentley unveiled its all-electric concept car, the EXP 15, at its headquarters in Crewe, UK. The design elements of the EXP 15 will serve as the core style reference for the brand's future electric vehicles. The new car features a long hood and compact tail with a Fastback proportion, a three-door three-seat layout, and a flexible cabin structure. Its appearance is avant-garde and concise, with a large diamond-shaped grille at the front complemented by dense LED accents. The side profile continues the GT sports car proportion, while the rear features a ring-shaped taillight with dual active spoilers. Inside, the EXP 15 showcases a "low-key luxury" concept, with a fully symmetrical central control area and three screens cleverly hidden within black panels. The cabin layout is three-seat, with the front passenger seat featuring sliding and rotating functions. The right side of the vehicle adopts a counter-opening door design, and the trunk includes a small seat and lighting system for relaxation. In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with an all-electric four-wheel-drive system, though specific technical specifications have not yet been announced.

Mazda has officially announced the price of its new pure electric sedan 6e in Europe, which will be launched in September this year. In Germany, the starting price of 6e is €44,900 (about RM223,700), the long-range version is priced at €46,500 (about RM231,600), the high-end Takumi Plus version is priced at €46,900 (about RM233,600), and the long-range version is priced at €48,500 (about RM241,600). In comparison, the starting price of Tesla Model 3 is €39,990 (about RM199,600), and the long-range rear-wheel drive version is priced at €44,990 (about RM224,500). The Mazda 6e is based on the Deepal L07 of its Chinese partner Changan. It adopts the "Authentic Modern" design concept, is equipped with a 15.6-inch central control screen and a 10.25-inch instrument panel, and is equipped with a 68.8kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. The range under the WLTP standard is 479 kilometers. In addition, the new car also provides an 80kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery version with a range of up to 552 kilometers. The Mazda 6e is expected to enter the UK market in the first half of 2026.

Mazda has released official images of the third-generation CX-5, which is expected to be launched first in the European market by the end of this year, with a version featuring Mazda's self-developed Skyactiv-Z hybrid system planned for 2027. The exterior continues the Kodo design philosophy, with a layered headlight structure, sharper front bumper lines, and a repositioned radiator grille that lowers the visual center of gravity. The side profile remains sleek and compact, equipped with newly designed blackened five-spoke petal-shaped wheels. At the rear, the taillights are slimmer, and the tailgate features a "MAZDA" letter badge. The vehicle measures 4,690 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,695 mm, with a wheelbase extended to 2,870 mm. Inside, it features a 15.6-inch large screen with Google's in-car system, replacing the previous floating small screen, and the central console has been digitized with physical knobs and buttons removed. The steering wheel has also been redesigned. Safety-wise, the new CX-5 will be equipped with Mazda's latest advanced driver assistance systems. Power-wise, the initial fuel version will be equipped with a 2.5-liter e-Skyactiv-G four-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine, assisted by a 24V mild hybrid system, with a maximum output of 141 PS and peak torque of 238 Nm, mated to a Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission, offering both front-wheel and all-wheel drive options.