The M-Hero M817 is a five-seat SUV with a maximum power output of 505 kW (687 horsepower).
The model will compete with SUVs such as the BYD Fang Cheng Bao’s Bao 8 and the GWM Tank 500.
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Huawei-backed Stelato begins pre-sales of S9T wagon at $45,660
The S9T, Stelato’s second model following the S9 sedan, will compete with models including the Nio ET5 Touring.
The S9T has a pre-sales price of RMB 328,000 ($45,660), higher than the RMB 298,000 starting price of the Nio ET5 Touring.
GWM’s Brazil plant begins production with annual capacity of 50,000 cars
The Brazil plant is GWM’s third full-fledged vehicle manufacturing center outside of China.
GWM sold 15,700 vehicles in Brazil in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 19.8 percent.
BYD opens new racetrack as it seeks to bring car culture to general public
The racetrack is located in Zhengzhou, Henan province, and is the second BYD racetrack following the one in Hefei.
In addition to a traditional circuit, the facility offers diverse terrain features.
IM Motors begins pre-sales of updated LS6 SUV, adds EREV variants to lineup
The updated LS6 is the first model to feature IM Motors’ Hengxing extended-range system, with the EREV variants offering a battery range of up to 450 km.
The updated LS6 starts at RMB 209,900 ($29,230), with official launch set for September 10.
Wuling launches updated Starlight S SUV with starting price of $13,900
Wuling offers PEHV and BEV options for the updated Starlight S, with the BEV variant offering a range of up to 510 kilometers. Read more…
WeRide secures investment from Grab to expedite robotaxi deployment in Southeast Asia
Grab will invest tens of millions of dollars in WeRide, with the transaction expected to close by the first half of 2026.
The investment is part of a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the large-scale deployment of L4 robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles in Southeast Asia.
Nio Firefly begins first deliveries in Europe, making official entry into global markets
Firefly’s first deliveries in Europe took place on August 14 in Norway and the Netherlands.
Firefly also plans to enter six countries — Belgium, Denmark, Austria, Hungary, Portugal, and Greece — and expand to more regions by the end of the year.
Li Auto to report Q2 2025 earnings on Aug 28
In the second quarter, Li Auto delivered 111,074 cars, exceeding the reduced guidance provided by Li Auto on June 27.
In the first seven months of the year, Li Auto delivered 234,669 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 2.21 percent.
Xpeng’s new P7 beats Xiaomi YU7 in 24-hour endurance test
The new Xpeng P7 completed 3,961 km of continuous driving in 24 hours, surpassing Xiaomi YU7’s 3,944 km achieved at the end of June.
Xiaomi’s Lei Jun congratulated Xpeng, calling the new record remarkable.
Nio shares interior of new ES8 ahead of Aug 21 debut
The third-generation ES8 features a horizontal central screen similar to that of the ET9 sedan, unlike the vertical screen of its predecessor.
Nio will debut the all-new ES8 on August 21, with the SUV’s official launch scheduled for next month’s Nio Day 2025.
Hesai to supply LiDARs to Toyota’s joint venture in China
Hesai did not mention the name of the Toyota joint venture, but said that the automaker’s models equipped with its ATX LiDAR will go into mass production in 2026.
In the first half of 2025, Hesai’s LiDAR delivery volume reached 547,913 units, a year-on-year increase of 276.2 percent.
Xpeng, VW expand tech partnership to cover gasoline and plug-in hybrid platforms
The jointly developed technology architecture will not only be integrated into Volkswagen’s BEV platform, but also deployed on its gasoline and plug-in hybrid platforms in China.
The expanded technical cooperation will significantly increase the scale of models equipped with their joint E/E architecture in the Chinese market.
Geely Galaxy to begin pre-sales of M9 hybrid SUV on Aug 23
Geely Galaxy emphasized the AI capabilities of the M9, calling it an AI-powered six-seat flagship SUV.
The M9 will be equipped with the Agent OS smart cockpit developed by Geely in collaboration with AI startup StepFun.
BYD brings Yuan Up compact SUV to Hong Kong
The BYD Yuan Up, renamed Atto 2 in Hong Kong, starts at 155,000 Hong Kong dollars ($19,750).
Since the beginning of 2022, BYD has sold over 17,000 vehicles in Hong Kong.
Xpeng’s new P7 will still feature its signature scissor doors
The next-generation P7 will feature a variant with scissor doors, which will come with a special matte silver finish and exclusive features.
To date, the P7 is the only Xpeng model to have used scissor doors.
Li Auto reportedly adjusts sales system amid intensifying competition
Li Auto has withdrawn a new sales system that had been in place for less than six months amid intensifying market competition and short-term sales pressure.
Li Auto’s main L-series EREVs saw delivery volumes drop by 40 percent to 53 percent year-on-year in July.
Li Auto reportedly adjusts sales system amid intensifying competition
Li Auto has withdrawn a new sales system that had been in place for less than six months amid intensifying market competition and short-term sales pressure.
Li Auto’s main L-series EREVs saw delivery volumes drop by 40 percent to 53 percent year-on-year in July.
Changan Deepal launches updated L07 sedan featuring Huawei’s smart driving system
The updated Deepal L07 is available in BEV and EREV variants, with a starting guide price of RMB 145,900 ($20,350).
The sedan comes standard with Huawei’s ADS SE system, making it the most affordable model to date with the Huawei software as standard.
Changan Deepal launches updated L07 sedan featuring Huawei’s smart driving system
The updated Deepal L07 is available in BEV and EREV variants, with a starting guide price of RMB 145,900 ($20,350).
The sedan comes standard with Huawei’s ADS SE system, making it the most affordable model to date with the Huawei software as standard.
