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Chery, China's top car exporter, announced plans to establish an R&D center in Paris to develop a Europe-specific small city car tailored to local consumer preferences. The move marks Chery's strategic pivot from its SUV-focused European entry—via Omoda and Jaecoo brands—into the continent's iconic compact segment. "We want to build a French car for the French," stated Hanbang Yu, Chery France director, emphasizing the company's commitment to understanding regional design tastes. The initiative targets France's significant small car market, positioning Chery to compete against established European urban runabouts like the Fiat Cinquecento and Renault Twingo on their home terrain.

GAC AION has officially launched the N60 compact SUV, built on the AEP3.0 dedicated EV architecture. The model is offered in three variants priced from RMB 109,800 to RMB 129,800, with limited-time discounts available. Standard equipment includes LiDAR and 4D millimetre-wave radar across all trims, with range options of 410 km, 510 km, and 610 km. Launch incentives comprise financial subsidies, trade-in allowances, lifetime battery warranty for the first owner, and a four-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty.

The 2026 Haval H9 has launched with three gasoline variants priced from RMB 199,900 to RMB 229,900, and limited-time offers from RMB 174,900. Two diesel variants are also available from RMB 233,900. The facelift upgrades smart connectivity, comfort, and off-road performance. Standard features include a full blackout exterior package, a 20 mm raised ride height, 226 mm ground clearance, 32-degree approach angle, and 800 mm wading depth. Headlight illumination has been improved by over 50% at 40 metres.

SAIC Volkswagen will launch the Passat ePro and Tiguan L ePro plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in late May. Both models feature an EA211 1.5T turbocharged engine paired with a single electric motor, mated to a TQ251 transmission and a 22kWh battery pack. Exteriors adopt new energy vehicle design language, including full-width LED light bars and illuminated logos. The Passat ePro measures 5017/1850/1489mm with a 2871mm wheelbase, while the Tiguan L ePro measures 4744/1842/1684mm with a 2791mm wheelbase in a 5-seat configuration.

Chery has released interior images of the ARRIZO X concept, following its exterior debut at the Beijing Auto Show. The cabin features a white colour scheme, a two-spoke steering wheel, column-mounted gear selector, and a floating central touchscreen, with conventional instrumentation omitted in favour of AR-HUD integration. The rear seats showcase distinctive sculpting and intricate textures. Power comes from a 2.0T Kunpeng turbocharged engine paired with Chery's in-house developed eight-speed automatic transmission.

Chery has officially released the interior images of its new ARRIZO S concept vehicle. Positioned as a mid-size sedan, the model is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with its exterior previously unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show. The interior features a wrap-around cockpit design accentuated by ambient lighting strips, chrome trims, and wood-grain elements. It is equipped with a two-spoke multifunction steering wheel, full digital instrument cluster, floating central touchscreen, and mechanical rotary controls, delivering a refined overall quality.