[Car Insight Industry] Let's review the major events that occurred in the automotive sector on July 23, 2026.

Automotive Event One: Horse Power V6 Engine Prototype Successfully Ignited

Recently, the first prototype of Horse Power HORSE W30 successfully ignited. This model is expected to be paired with the Lotus sports car product line, further perfecting its full-spectrum product matrix from home efficient power to high-end performance power.

As a core product designed for the high-performance hybrid market, HORSE W30 balances ultimate performance, multi-scenario adaptation, and platform expansion capabilities. It can meet the demand for continuous power output in track scenarios and adapt to diverse scenarios such as complex terrain and daily commuting thanks to its flexible hybrid architecture, providing a new technical choice for high-performance hybrid vehicles.

Automotive Event Two: Tesla Releases Q2 Financial Report

 On July 23, Tesla released its Q2 2026 financial report. Tesla produced over 451,000 pure electric vehicles globally this quarter, a year-over-year increase of about 10%; deliveries exceeded 480,000, a year-over-year increase of about 25%. The Shanghai Super Factory delivered over 89,000 electric vehicles in June, up 24.4% year-over-year, setting a new high for the year; deliveries in the first half of the year totaled nearly 468,000, up 28.4% year-over-year. Tesla's total revenue for the second quarter increased by 26% year-over-year, reaching $28.2 billion.

As of the second quarter, Tesla's global paid assisted driving users have reached 1.48 million, with the assisted driving option rate in the North American market reaching a historic high, and over half of new vehicles subscribed to assisted driving upon delivery.

Automotive Event Three: The First iCAR V23 Officially Rolls Off the Line in Malaysia

 On July 22, ICAR Automotive officially announced that the first iCAR V23 in Malaysia officially rolled off the line, and the new car will arrive at dealerships by the end of July. According to previous reports, in November 2025, the sub-brand iCaur under Chery Automobile Group officially launched the iCaur V23 in Malaysia (domestically iCAR V23), launching a total of 2 models, priced at 119,800-132,800 Malaysian Ringgit (approximately 205,300-227,600 RMB).

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