China Auto Daily丨Qijing Debuts GT7 Smart Shooting Brake with 896-Line LiDAR

Qijing Officially Names First Intelligent Shooting Brake GT7

On March 9, Qijing Automotive announced that its first mass-produced model is officially named the GT7. Positioned as a next-generation intelligent shooting brake, the vehicle is equipped with Huawei's latest 896-line LiDAR, the highest specification currently in mass production globally. The GT7 also features the Huawei XMC digital engine chassis, HarmonySpace cockpit, and an L3-ready architecture. According to the official announcement, the vehicle is scheduled for its formal debut on March 17. This model represents the latest collaboration between Huawei and GAC under their premium partnership brand.

CATL Announces 42% Surge in Annual Net Profit for 2025

Battery giant CATL released its 2025 financial report on March 9, disclosing a total operating revenue of RMB 423.702 billion (USD 61.4 Billion). The company achieved a net profit of RMB 72.201 billion (USD 10.5 Billion), representing a significant year-on-year increase of 42.28%. Alongside these financial gains, CATL reported that its lithium-ion battery sales reached 661 GWh in 2025, a 39.16% growth compared to the previous year. Consequently, the company has proposed a cash dividend of RMB 69.57 per 10 shares to all shareholders.

Refreshed Zeekr 007GT Faces Potential Price Increases

Latest market reports from March 9 suggest that the upcoming refreshed Zeekr 007GT, set for a second-quarter launch, will see a price adjustment. Expectations point to an increase between RMB 5,000 (USD 700) and RMB 8,000 (USD 1,200) over the current model. This adjustment is driven by the rising costs of the high-performance Thor assisted-driving chips, which utilize scarce DDR5X memory. Furthermore, surging lithium ore prices have inflated battery costs across the industry. This trend follows a similar price hike recently implemented by Chery’s Exeed brand for its ET5 model.

Great Wall Motor Debuts Wey V9X on Guiyuan S Platform

Great Wall Motor showcased the V9X on March 9, the first model from the Wey brand built on the new Guiyuan S platform. Chairman Wei Jianjun personally represented the vehicle during its debut to emphasize its strategic importance. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filings indicate the V9X features a six-seat layout and a 3,150mm wheelbase. It is powered by a 2.0T plug-in hybrid system offering a pure electric range of over 400km and supports ultra-fast charging capable of adding 200km in 5 minutes. The vehicle is also equipped with LiDAR and a comprehensive suite of ultra-perception sensors.

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