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China's mandatory national standard for autonomous driving safety requirements (GB 44721—2026) has been approved and will take effect on July 1, 2027. The standard applies to vehicles with L3 and L4 highly automated driving systems (Class M and N), excluding automatic parking systems. It requires automakers to establish lifecycle safety guarantees covering product design, manufacturing and post-deployment, ensuring the autonomous system achieves safety levels at least equivalent to a competent driver without posing unreasonable risks. The standard specifies dynamic driving task requirements across scenarios and minimum risk strategy triggers. Human-machine interaction must include clear activation/deactivation prompts, and L3 systems require driver takeover monitoring. Compared to the UN ADS GTR, China's standard provides more detailed technical requirements tailored to its road traffic environment.

The Chery Fulwin T7 will launch on August 26 with pre-orders open at 109,900-129,900 yuan. The new compact SUV features a fresh design with a closed front grille, sleek headlights and "E-PERFORMANCE" lettering, offered in six colors: Flame Orange, Cloud Pink, Mountain Smoke Purple, Bamboo Grey, Flowing Silver and Ink Stone Black. Dimensions are 4,570 x 1,852 x 1,694mm with a 2,700mm wheelbase. Inside, it offers an 8.8-inch LCD instrument cluster, 15.6-inch 2.5K floating central screen with Snapdragon 8775 chipset, along with heated/ventilated front seats, SONY audio and wireless charging.

The ORA 5 GT HEV will launch on August 28, featuring exclusive sport exterior modifications based on the standard 5 model. The design adds red accent lines, 19-inch dual five-spoke wheels, an oversized rear spoiler and diffuser. Color options include Lightning Yellow, Storm Black and Glacier Grey. The cabin features a wraparound cockpit with diamond-pattern elements, red stitching, a three-spoke steering wheel, full LCD instrument cluster and floating central screen. Sport seats wear suede material with GT-embossed headrests, offered in Flame Red + Starry Grey and Lightning Yellow + Starry Grey two-tone schemes.

Porsche Cayenne Electric is officially launched in Malaysia with SUV and Coupé variants. Built on PPE platform, it features dual-motor AWD, 113kWh battery pack, max 669km WLTP range and 390kW ultra-fast charging, marking the brand's third all-electric model.

During 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, AION UT 530 CATL Edition was launched with a limited-time price of 85,800 yuan, featuring 530km CLTC range. Meanwhile, Hyper and AION jointly launched Yuexiang used car business, covering full-cycle services of vehicle selection, purchase and usage.

During 2026 Chengdu Auto Show on August 22, Haval H9 Lihun Edition made its debut. As a new off-road-focused variant, it offers two exclusive paint colors, 800mm wading depth, 2.5-ton towing capacity and two powertrain options, and will be officially launched on August 24.