Stricter Controls on Illegal New Car Export, More Space for Legitimate Used Cars, and Emerging Opportunities for International Model New Cars
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Xiaomi YU7 Debuts with Pricing Tease; Deliveries Set for July
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun unveiled the YU7 electric SUV on May 22 but refrained from disclosing its price, dismissing rumors of a RMB 199,000 (USD 27,600) starting tag. Pre-sales and official pricing will follow in July. The YU7 standard variant features a single motor RWD, 96.3 kWh battery pack and a range of 835km. The Pro and Max editions feature dual-motor AWD, being equipped with 96.3 kWh battery pack and 101.7 kWh battery pack, respectively, boosting 770km and 760km range, respectively. Lei emphasized the SUV’s “flagship performance at mainstream pricing” during the livestreamed launch.
Geely Galaxy M9 Global Debut in Milan with a Comprehensive Range of 1,500km
The Geely Galaxy M9 made its global debut in Milan, and this vehicle is also a global model. The Geely Galaxy M9 boasts a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.5 seconds, a fuel consumption of 4.8L/100km when running on gasoline alone, and a comprehensive range of 1,500km. It will be equipped with G-Pilot H5 assisted driving system, the AI Power 2.0 large model unique to its class, and dual-chamber closed air suspension.
BYD Overtakes Tesla in European BEV Sales for April
BYD outsold Tesla in Europe’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) market for the first time in April 2025, with 7,231 registrations (+169% YoY) versus Tesla’s 7,165, per JATO Dynamics. Including PHEVs, BYD’s total surged 359% to 12,441 units.
Deepal S09 Launches at RMB 239,900 (USD 33,300) with Huawei ADS
Deepal’s S09 PHEV SUV hit markets on May 22, priced from RMB 239,900 (USD 33,300) to RMB 309,900 (USD 43,000). The model features Huawei’s HarmonySpace 5 cockpit, 43-inch AR-HUD, and Huawei ADS 3.0 autonomous driving (upgradable to ADS 4.0 in H2). Its 1.5T range-extender powertrain delivers 1,200 km CLTC range and 4.5L/100km fuel efficiency.
*(Exchange rate: RMB 7.2037 = USD 1)*
Ningbo
2019.1280,000kmPetrol
Suzhou
2021.05100,000kmPetrol
Suzhou
2021.0143,000kmPetrol
Suzhou
2024.03150,000kmBEV
Zhenjiang
2020.10325,000kmPetrol
Hangzhou
2022.0455,500kmPetrol
Dongguan
2022.0151,000kmPetrol
Hefei
2024.129,000kmPetrol
China Auto Daily丨Chery Plans $800M ASEAN Plant in Vietnam Launching Mid-2026
Chery invests $800M for Vietnam plant with 200,000 annual output by 2030. China's NEV exports soar 62% YTD. Hunan EV exports surpass RMB 10B. Waymo boosts self-driving tech.
cls · 2025-12-25
2026 Chery Tiggo 8 Launches with Strong Power and Smart Systems
The fifth-generation Chery Tiggo 8 launched on November 10, priced from RMB 99,900 to RMB 122,900, boasting upgraded intelligent features, advanced safety measures, and a turbocharged engine for the family SUV segment.
gasgoo · 2025-11-13
China Auto Daily丨BAIC Group to Begin B30 SUV Assembly in South Africa Early 2026
BAIC starts B30 SUV assembly in South Africa; SAIC debuts IM LS9 flagship SUV; GWM launches ORA 5 EV pre-sales; global EV sales grow 23% in October 2026.
cls · 2025-11-13
China Auto Daily丨Leapmotor Lafa5 Pre-sales Begin, Priced from RMB 105,800
Leapmotor starts Lafa5 pre-sales; Changan cuts A06 EV prices; China's used car market grows to RMB 946.2 billion in Q1-Q3 2025.
cls · 2025-11-10