Detail

On Sept 2, Ford unveiled BlueOval Charge Network x Octopus Electroverse, launching in October for private and fleet customers across Europe. One app and one card grant access to more than one million public chargers across 1,200 networks, featuring transparent pricing and intelligent route planning via CarPlay/Android Auto. Private users receive a three-month IONITY Premium trial; business users get three months free access to the Octopus Fleet portal for driver-card allocation, network discounts and custom reporting, simplifying EV and fleet management.

The new Porsche 911 Turbo S debuts with pre-orders open from RMB 2.728 million for the coupé and RMB 2.878 million for the cabriolet. Retaining iconic design, it features an active aero system cutting drag by 10%, PCCB ceramic brakes and a wet mode for enhanced cooling and braking performance.

On Sept 7, SAIC-GM-Wuling and Huawei deepened their “Triple Intelligence” pact, unveiling the flagship six-seat SUV Baojun Huajing S. The model ships standard with Huawei ADS 4, HarmonySpace 5, and IVCS cloud, first to feature in-cabin Limera lidar vision, CAS 4.0 collision shield, 2024 C-NCAP five-star structure, and Wuling’s Shenlian battery, setting a new benchmark for intelligent premium mobility.

Unveiled at IAA Mobility 2025, the new Porsche 911 Turbo S delivers 523 kW/711 PS via a 3.6-litre twin-turbo T-Hybrid, hitting 0-100 km/h in 2.5 s and 322 km/h flat-out. A 1.9 kWh battery feeds an e-motor inside the 8-speed PDK, enabling a 7:03.92 Nords-schleife lap—14 s quicker than before. Active aero cuts drag 10%, PCCB carbon brakes grow to 420/410 mm, and staggered 255/325 tyres boost grip. Titanium exhaust saves 6.8 kg; exclusive Turbonite accents dress the cabin, while a 39.1-inch MBUX hyperscreen and matching Swiss-made chronograph complete the flagship reveal.

On Sept 7, Changan launched the facelifted Eado in three trims; MSRP 87,900–99,900 yuan, promo price 72,900–84,900 yuan. Updates include full-width LED DRL, frameless dot-matrix grille, new Yicai Blue paint, and a 500-bar high-pressure direct-injection engine. Wheelbase stays at 2,700 mm as the brand targets best-in-class A-segment value.

GIAMM warns that the local component sector has cut 3–50% of jobs since 2023 as wholesale car sales fell 8.6% and CBU EV imports jumped 50.7%. It urges the government to re-introduce luxury-tax holidays for vehicles with ≥60% local content to revive domestic parts demand.