On May 19, Xiaomi Auto officially announced that its high-performance all-electric SUV, the YU7 GT, set a new SUV lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Chief test driver Ren Zhoucan piloted a production‑spec YU7 GT to a blistering 7 minutes 34.931 seconds, making it the fastest production SUV ever to lap the legendary circuit. Ren also became the first Chinese driver to receive an official N

Changan Auto has announced that the fourth-generation Yidong and CS75PLUS, both powered by the new Blue Whale Super Hybrid system, will be launched and begin global deliveries on May 23. With real-world city fuel consumption as low as 1.6L/100km for the Yidong and 2.3L/100km for the CS75PLUS, the two models target the 70,000–130,000 RMB mainstream family car segment without requiring external char

AITO M7 has achieved another milestone. Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance officially announced on May 19 that cumulative deliveries of the "Happiness Flagship" AITO M7 have exceeded 450,000 units, continuing its leadership in China's 300,000 RMB-class new energy mid-to-large SUV market. To mark the occasion, a limited-time purchase incentive has been introduced – customers who place orders bef

On May 18, Seres Group Director and Vice President Kang Bo officially announced that Seres and Boao Mei Aluminium have successfully launched the world's first mass-produced semi-solid process magnesium alloy body component. The newly manufactured CCB (cockpit cross beam) fills a critical industry gap and marks a significant step forward in extreme lightweighting for new energy vehicles.

On May 18, Denza officially launched the N9 Flash Charge, offering three variants priced from RMB 409,800 to 469,800. The vehicle comes standard with BYD's second-generation Blade Battery, Flash Charge technology, e³ platform, Yunian-A dual-chamber air suspension, God's Eye 5.0 ADAS, and the next-generation AI smart cockpit, delivering five flagship upgrades across charging, handling, safety, inte

On May 18, Great Wall Motor's Weiyu brand officially launched its flagship SUV, the V9X. Priced from RMB 349,800 to RMB 389,800, the new model undercuts pre-sale prices by approximately RMB 22,000. As the first production model built on the Guiyuan S platform, the V9X is positioned as an "AI luxury six-seat flagship," integrating a 2.0T Super Hi4 hybrid system, a four-speed DHT, 800V architecture

On May 18, XPeng officially rolled out the first mass-produced Robotaxi based on its flagship GX SUV at its Guangzhou factory, marking China‘s first fully self-developed, production-grade L4 autonomous taxi. Trial operations in Guangzhou are set to begin in late 2026, with the goal of fully driverless operation by early 2027.

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that the all-new all-electric long-wheelbase GLC SUV will begin pre-sale in early June and officially launch in July. Built on the dedicated MB.EA platform, the new model features a wheelbase extended to 3,027mm, making it the largest GLC in the model‘s history. It also introduces optional three-row seating (2+2+2) for the first time in a Mercedes-Benz nameplate, along

Leapmotor has officially unveiled the interior of its first flagship MPV, the D99, showcasing the cabin layout and spatial design of the tech-luxury people mover. The vehicle features a 2+2+3 seating arrangement and debuts an industry-first cockpit-driving integrated central domain control architecture, complemented by an on-device large model smart cockpit. Market launch is scheduled for mid-2026

On May 18, Huawei's Richard Yu announced the official images of the Zunjie S800 Grand Design edition, confirming its launch in June. This is the first ultra-luxury model under the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance's Zunjie brand, featuring an exclusive "Distant Cyan" two-tone paintwork. The car is priced between RMB 1.5 million and 2 million, targeting the Maybach S-Class and Bentley Flying Sp

On May 16, Sinopec officially launched its independently developed Aipao 103 racing fuel at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Aipao China Taklimakan Rally in Xinjiang. As China's first mass-produced 103-octane race-grade gasoline, the launch marks a breakthrough in domestically developed racing fuel and ends the industry's long reliance on imported supply for premier racing events.

On May 17, GAC Hyper officially launched pre-sales for its new mid-to-large coupe SUV, the Hyper S600, positioning it as a "New Luxury Smart Sport SUV" and targeting the highly competitive 200,000 RMB segment. The lineup includes four variants: EV 660 Max, EV 660 Max+, EREV 230 Max, and EREV 215 AWD Ultra+. Official pre-sale prices range from 209,900 RMB to 229,900 RMB, with limited-time promotion

Li Auto officially commenced customer deliveries of the all-new L9 flagship SUV on May 17 in Changzhou and Hangzhou, with its 530 nationwide showrooms now fully stocked with display and test-drive vehicles. The first production model from the brand to feature "Embodied AI" technology, the new L9 is offered in two variants — Ultra and Livis — priced between RMB 459,800 and RMB 509,800.

On May 16, Chery officially launched the Fengyun T9 Long Range Edition, with a limited-time promotional price starting from 109,900 RMB (regular MSRP 119,900–139,900 RMB). Based on real-world feedback from over 150,000 users, the new model has been comprehensively upgraded across four key areas: design, range, intelligence and comfort.

On May 15, at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como, BMW Group unveiled the Vision BMW ALPINA design concept. This marks the first concept from ALPINA since the brand was fully integrated into BMW Group in early 2026, signaling a new chapter for BMW ALPINA as an independent ultra-luxury brand. The concept is a large luxury four-seat GT coupe powered by a V8 engine, measuring 5,200 mm i

On May 15, marking the 50th anniversary of the original Golf GTI, Volkswagen officially unveiled the ID. Polo GTI at the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race. The iconic GTI badge adorns a production electric vehicle for the first time, signalling a new electrified chapter for the legendary performance lineage.

On May 15, exterior patent images of a large SUV from Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance’s Zunjie brand were officially unveiled. The new vehicle boasts a substantial presence, with the front fascia continuing Zunjie‘s family design language. The distinctive dual C-shaped headlight clusters are particularly eye-catching. As of now, Zunjie has not announced the official name, production timeline

According to the latest terminal retail data from the China Passenger Car Association, the Voyah Dreamer achieved 7,017 units in April 2026, securing the top position in the all-category MPV ranking – irrespective of powertrain type. The Toyota Sienna followed with 6,542 units, the Great Motor High Mountain with 6,122 units, the Trumpchi M8 with 4,916 units, the Denza D9 with 4,797 units, and the

On May 12, Yijing Auto, the premium electric vehicle brand jointly established by Dongfeng Motor and Huawei Qiankun, officially disclosed the specifications of its first flagship SUV, the Yijing X9, through China's MIIT filing. The vehicle will be offered in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants, with a market launch scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.

On May 12, Audi officially released the first official interior images of its all-new full-size flagship SUV, the Q9. The new model is built on the PPC platform and features the brand's latest family design language, with three-row seating available in either six-seat or seven-seat configurations. Audi has confirmed that the Q9 will make its global debut on July 29, 2026, with a planned introducti