CarNewsChina.com Everything About Cars in Chinahttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzhxi6evil2dGeneral Motors is ready to launch the Buick Electra GS plug-in hybrid sedan in China. It will rival high-volume models from BYD and Geely. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/04/general-motors-taps-phev-sedan-segment-with-buick-electra-gs/04 Nov 2026 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzhxi6evil2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzho3wp47z23China's MIIT filing reveals the all-electric Denza N9 with 890 kW (1,194 hp) tri-motor all-wheel drive, FinDreams LFP cells and alternative Bosch and FinDreams braking systems. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/04/byd-denza-n9-ev-filed-with-1194-hp-tri-motor-setup-and-3-2-ton-weight/04 Nov 2026 05:54 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzho3wp47z23https://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzhmxor65i2gThe Lincoln Aviator EX8 large five-seat crossover from the Changan-Ford joint venture was unveiled in China ahead of its launch. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/04/china-made-lincoln-aviator-ex8-breaks-covers-as-phev-with-lidar/04 Nov 2026 05:34 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzhmxor65i2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzhlgmt5vq2bZeekr is exploring a unibody luxury off-roader benchmarking the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, with supplier discussions underway and production targeted for 2028–2029. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/04/zeekr-plans-unibody-g-class-rival-for-2028-2029-production/04 Nov 2026 05:06 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzhlgmt5vq2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzhierbr5x2rThe China-made 2027 BMW 3 Series sedan was stretched by 100 mm for the local market. This model will be manufactured by the BMW-Brilliance JV. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/04/the-new-bmw-3-series-was-stretched-by-100-mm-for-china/04 Nov 2026 04:12 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzhierbr5x2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzhdiil6ss27Zeekr 001: 8-minute charging on the horizon? https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/04/zeekr-001-refreshed-new-version-could-feature-geelys-8-minute-fully-charging-tech/04 Nov 2026 02:44 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzhdiil6ss27https://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzfyv3emvj2zThe Geely Emgrand EM-i plug-in hybrid sedan got a methanol-powered version in China with a starting price of 11,550 USD. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/03/geely-emgrand-em-i-sedan-got-methanol-version-for-11550-usd/03 Nov 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzfyv3emvj2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzfbufdfua2bBMW China initiates workforce reduction of 1,800 employees. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/03/bmw-china-commences-layoffs-affecting-1800-employees-report-says/03 Nov 2026 07:10 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzfbufdfua2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzesldqz4j2zGAC Aion's Ray 7 will hit the market on November 12. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/03/gac-aions-half-priced-xiaomi-su7-ray-7-set-for-november-12-launch/03 Nov 2026 02:36 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzesldqz4j2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzcs4hhbeo2zThe five-door Changan Lumin electric hatchback reached dealers across China ahead of launch. Its body length was increased by 245 mm. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/02/five-door-changan-lumin-plus-reached-dealers-in-china-ahead-of-launch/02 Nov 2026 07:23 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzcs4hhbeo2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzcojhsckz2zThe BYD’s 3 million USD supercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme with a combined peak power of 2,220 kW (2,977 hp) crashed in China. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/02/byds-3-million-usd-supercar-yanwang-u9-xtreme-crashed-in-china/02 Nov 2026 06:18 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzcojhsckz2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzckuyoe2j2bThe five-seat version of the Freelander 8 range-extended SUV from the Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture began deliveries in China. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/02/five-seat-freelander-8-began-deliveries-in-china-at-46520-usd/02 Nov 2026 05:13 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzckuyoe2j2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mzccpflsvh2nOctober sales figures for China’s new energy vehicle makers are out. https://carnewschina.com/2026/11/02/china-ev-sales-in-october-byd-483125-geely-214996-leapmotor-106127-xpeng-50237/02 Nov 2026 02:47 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzccpflsvh2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mz5hhdtt2z2nXiaomi's revised SU7 Ultra has appeared at Nürburgring on Munich plates, revealing a twin-plane swan-neck wing and redesigned track aerodynamics. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/31/new-xiaomi-su7-ultra-hits-nurburgring-on-munich-plates-with-revised-track-aero/31 Oct 2026 04:29 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz5hhdtt2z2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mz3zspt6mc2nBYD's redesigned Seal 07 EV offers up to 718 km WLTP range, rear-wheel drive, second-generation Blade batteries and flash charging. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/30/2nd-gen-byd-seal-07-reaches-dealers-with-402-hp-and-an-875-km-range/30 Oct 2026 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3zspt6mc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mz3rkisxxy23Changan’s Deepal applied for a built-in in-car foot bath patent in China. It fold into a special cavity and offers a disinfection mode. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/30/changans-deepal-applied-for-an-in-car-foot-bath-patent/30 Oct 2026 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3rkisxxy23https://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mz35zeot5p2bThe front end of BYD’s Yangwang Altior luxury sedan was exposed ahead of the official release in the UAE. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/30/byds-yangwang-altior-luxury-sedans-face-exposed-ahead-of-release-in-the-uae/30 Oct 2026 06:34 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz35zeot5p2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mz2rdfhosi2dThe third-generation BYD Tang EV reaches Chinese dealers with 515 kW AWD, dual-chamber air suspension, LiDAR and preliminary wholesale pricing. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/30/3rd-gen-byd-tang-ev-arrives-at-dealers-with-691-hp-and-dual-chamber-air-suspension/30 Oct 2026 02:47 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz2rdfhosi2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mz2mbhupm326GAC's Inpow Battery expands global footprint with first battery pack roll-off in Thailand. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/30/gacs-battery-arm-inpow-launches-production-at-new-thailand-facility/30 Oct 2026 01:17 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz2mbhupm326https://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mz2altuplu2zThe van is expected to slot in between the Linghui M9 and Denza D9, with pricing around 200,000 yuan (30,000 USD). https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/29/byds-upcoming-ocean-series-mpv-spotted-in-china-with-the-seal-08s-face/29 Oct 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz2altuplu2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3myz2ubvuzv26Zero-star rating for Chery Tiggo 2 in new Latin NCAP crash tests. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/29/chery-tiggo-2-awarded-zero-star-rating-in-latest-latin-ncap-safety-assessment/29 Oct 2026 10:33 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3myz2ubvuzv26https://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3myyvdhrrwr2mYangwang’s upcoming UAE debut for the Altior sedan adds timing context, though no joint event has been confirmed. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/29/why-dubai-has-entered-the-yangwang-u9-xtremes-500-km-h-record-attempt/29 Oct 2026 08:54 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3myyvdhrrwr2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3myyoitbun62bEngineers named the top ten automotive technology trends in China for 2027. Solid-state batteries, V2G, and connected ADAS are on the list. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/29/engineers-named-ten-automotive-technology-trends-in-china-for-2027/29 Oct 2026 06:51 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3myyoitbun62bhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3myxrpljdp72zThe EV microcar is one step closer to production, with patent images showing extensive practical tweaks from the concept car. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/28/cherys-joint-venture-k-car-exposed-in-patent-images-with-offroad-trim-rivals-byds-racco/28 Oct 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3myxrpljdp72zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mywzq4intl26The Epicland X9 proves modern batteries meet "No-Fire, No-Explosion" requirements the hard way. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/28/ev-battery-safety-proven-the-hard-way-an-epicland-x9-battery-remains-intact-after-severe-collision-fire/28 Oct 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mywzq4intl26https://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mywua3li4k2zThe five-door version of the FAW Bestune Pony (known as Xiaoma in some markets) was launched in China with a starting price of 6,735 USD. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/28/five-door-faw-bestune-pony-launched-in-china-at-6735-usd/28 Oct 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mywua3li4k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3mywthm54e423On October 28, 2026, Li Auto officially launched the 2026 model year Li i6 (Li 6). The new vehicle is priced at 249,800 yuan (37,300 USD), with a limited-time introductory price of ... https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/28/li-auto-launches-2026-li-i6-in-china-upgraded-hardware-and-starting-at-35800-usd/28 Oct 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mywthm54e423https://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3myw7c2uxuo2tThe second-gen BYD Seagull electric hatchback with flash charging completed a 140 km/h tire blowout test in China. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/28/second-gen-byd-seagull-completed-140-km-h-tire-blowout-test/28 Oct 2026 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3myw7c2uxuo2thttps://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3myw7bsiyk527CATL’s 20 Ah sample development precedes planned small-batch production, while durability, manufacturing yield and cost remain major challenges. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/28/catl-advances-20-ah-solid-state-battery-cells-ahead-of-2027-trial-production/28 Oct 2026 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3myw7bsiyk527https://bsky.app/profile/carnewschina.bsky.social/post/3myvwb6uxbf27GWM released the new second-gen Wey Lanshan plug-in hybrid crossover in China. The new model is a high-end version of the Haval GWM H10. https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/28/gwm-releases-new-wey-lanshan-as-a-luxury-version-of-the-haval-h10/28 Oct 2026 04:32 +0000at://did:plc:wnpwxbuxdmkqj4aubnb5jca2/app.bsky.feed.post/3myvwb6uxbf27