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On May 19, the refreshed Genesis G80 was officially launched, with two configurations: the Luxury Edition priced at 318,000 yuan and the Flagship Edition at 466,000 yuan. The new model continues the "athletic elegance" aesthetic, featuring a large shield grille and LED headlights with MLA technology. The rear design is layered, with hidden dual exhausts and chrome trim. It offers a choice of 18-20 inch wheels. The interior features a 27-inch OLED smart screen, three-spoke steering wheel, and electronic rotary gear shift. The vehicle is equipped with 10 airbags and Genesis Active Safety Control. The Flagship Edition includes 20-inch dark gold wheels and premium NAPPA leather seats. Powering the vehicle is a 2.5T turbocharged engine with 304 horsepower and 422 Nm of torque, paired with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems. The vehicle also features a pre-sensing electronic control suspension for enhanced comfort.

Volkswagen plans to adjust its electric vehicle naming strategy from 2026, phasing out the "ID" prefix. The ID.2 may be renamed Polo, while the ID.1 could adopt names like Lupo, Fox, or Up!. For the Chinese market, Volkswagen will launch a new generation of dedicated electric vehicles and gradually hybridize its fuel vehicle lineup, focusing on sustainable growth.

On May 17, FAW Toyota's mid-size SUV bZ5 was officially rolled off the production line at the new energy factory. The vehicle, which has already opened for pre-sale with two configurations priced between 130,000 and 160,000 yuan, is set to launch in June. Pre-bookers can enjoy a 500-yuan deposit offsetting 5,000 yuan off the purchase price. The car features a family-style design with a coupe SUV profile, a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, panoramic sunroof, JBL audio system, and in-car fragrance. It is equipped with the Momenta5.0 urban driving assistance system and the TSS intelligent driving assistance system, offering over 30 functions. The vehicle is powered by a single motor with a peak power of 200kW and uses BYD's lithium iron phosphate battery.

BYD's new mid-size sedan e7 was officially launched on May 17, with three configurations priced at 10.38-11.58 ten thousand yuan, and a limited-time offer price of 9.88-11.08 ten thousand yuan. The car features "Upward Aesthetics Design", a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, electronic shift-by-wire, and panoramic sunroof. It measures 4780/1900/1515mm with a wheelbase of 2820mm, powered by a 100kW single motor. It offers 48kWh and 57.6kWh batteries with CLTC ranges of 450km and 520km, respectively, using BYD Blade Battery.

On May 17, Avatr and Huawei's joint innovation project made new progress with the launch of a global R&D center hosting over 1,000 people. Previously, a 300-person Huawei team had already moved into Avatr's Chongqing headquarters to develop the next flagship product. Avatr's April sales reached 11,681 units, up 122.6% year-on-year. The brand unveiled its new slogan "Intelligence at Heart, Passion in Motion" and plans to launch mid-large 5-seat SUVs and large 6-seat SUVs by 2026, and 17 new products by 2030, covering sedans, SUVs, MPVs, and sports cars. It also aims to expand overseas, entering over 50 countries by 2025 and achieving a sales target of 60,000 units by 2027.

Thailand is set to launch a ‘National EV Brand’ backed by the Ministry of Commerce, with Chery providing the technology. Other partners include NSTDA and King Gen. The joint venture plans to launch three fully electric models by the end of 2025, including a pick-up truck, an MPV, and an SUV, with over 50% local content. The Thai government will offer tax incentives for the project. This follows a previous failed attempt with Foxconn and is more credible due to direct government backing and Chery's involvement. Indonesia is also pursuing a similar initiative with Geely.