China Auto Daily丨Dongfeng-Huawei MHERO M817 Off-Roader Debuts May 31

Dongfeng-Huawei’s First Off-Roader “MHERO M817” Debuts May 31

MHERO Technology announced its M817 off-road SUV, co-developed with Huawei, will launch on May 31. As the industry’s first vehicle equipped with Huawei’s QIANKUN ADS 4.0 autonomous driving assistant system, the M817 also features a HarmonyOS cockpit, QIANKUN vehicle-cloud integration, and NearLink FOBKEY. Targeting premium adventurers, the model is expected to be priced between RMB 400,000 (USD 55,600) and RMB 500,000 (USD 69,500), rivaling the Tank 700 Hi4-T and Land Rover Defender PHEV.  

Geely’s First Owned Ro-Ro Ship Sets Sail for Europe

Geely’s logistics arm Jisu launched its inaugural 18,000-ton ro-ro vessel, *JISU FORTUNE*, from Taicang Port on May 26. The ship, with a 7,000-car capacity, will transport over 5,000 vehicles—including Galaxy E5 EVs and Lynk & Co 01 PHEVs—to the UK, Netherlands, and Belgium. The move follows Geely’s record April exports of 24,133 units, bringing January-April shipments to 114,086. The fleet expansion aims to reduce reliance on third-party carriers , cut EU delivery costs, and ultimately boost overseas sales.  

Xiaomi YU7 Confirmed for Greater Bay Area Auto Show

Xiaomi Auto confirmed its YU7 electric SUV will debut at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show from May 31 to June 8. The model, previewed at a May 22 launch event without pricing, will showcase its 508 kW dual-motor powertrain and HyperOS-powered cabin alongside Xiaomi’s SU7 and SU7 Ultra.

CPCA: China Captures 33% of Global Auto Sales Jan-Apr 2025

China accounted for 33% of worldwide vehicle sales from January to April 2025, per CPCA Secretary-General Cui Dongshu. Global April sales reached 7.56 million units (+5% YoY), nearing pre-pandemic levels but still 1% below April 2018’s peak. The US and Chinese markets drove growth, offsetting declines in Europe and Southeast Asia.  

*(Exchange rate: RMB 7.1884 = USD 1)*