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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.

The Yangwang U8L Dingzang Edition four-seat variant debuted at Auto China 2026 as the brand's flagship model, building upon the six-seat Dingzhi Edition priced from RMB 1.3 million. Exterior design continues the "Ding" family language with exclusive Ink Jade Green paint, bespoke badging, and custom wheels. The cabin features a 2+2 independent four-seat configuration with dual rear executive aviation seats incorporating massage, ventilation, leg rests, and independent multimedia controls, complemented by premium leather, an intelligent refrigerator, high-end audio, and new Singing Sand Gold interior trim. Powertrain retains the range-extended architecture with a 2.0T range extender and quad-motor system delivering 1,200PS and 1,520Nm, achieving 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds. The 56.58kWh battery provides 230km CLTC electric range and 1,200km combined range.

Fangchengbao debuted three new models at Auto China 2026, marking its entry into the sedan segment. The FORMULA X coupe carries forward the SUPER 9 design philosophy with a life-metal aesthetic and golden-ratio proportions, featuring cheetah-eye headlights, 19 aerodynamic vents, an infinite-loop tail lamp, and an active electric rear spoiler. Its cockpit adopts a wrap-around fighter-jet layout with full carbon-fiber construction and gullwing doors, with production scheduled for next year. The S Series comprises three variants—the "Equation S" sedan, "Equation S GT" shooting brake, and larger "Equation SL" sedan—all exceeding 5 meters in length with 3-meter wheelbases and 2-meter widths. The S Series emphasizes dynamic sportiness while the SL focuses on elegance, with market launch set for Q3.

Li Auto unveiled its new flagship L9 Livis at Auto China on April 24, priced at RMB 559,800 with market launch and deliveries commencing May 15. Serving as the core embodiment of Li Auto's embodied intelligence strategy, the model features comprehensive upgrades over its predecessor, including increased dimensions, four LiDAR sensors, 2,560 TOPS computing power, and an industry-first 800V fully active suspension system enabling independent wheel lift control—demonstrated live with a desert traction recovery scenario. The vehicle also features soft-close doors with capacitive anti-pinch technology. Further interior details and a spare tire solution for new energy vehicles will be revealed at the May 15 launch event. Cumulative sales of the L9 series have reached approximately 300,000 units.

BYD unveiled the Seal 08 at Auto China 2026 as the flagship sedan of its Ocean Network, measuring 5,150×1,999×1,505mm with a 3,030mm wheelbase in the mid-to-large sedan segment. The model features wave-shaped DRLs and full-width tail lamps, with an Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 flagship cockpit incorporating a full LCD instrument cluster, floating central touchscreen, and column-mounted gear selector. Powertrain options include PHEV and BEV variants: the BEV utilizes an 800V architecture with second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, with AWD output potentially exceeding 480kW and sub-5-second 0-100km/h acceleration; the PHEV pairs a 115kW 1.5T engine with a 200kW drive motor and 45.36kWh LFP battery, delivering 270/300km WLTC and over 400km CLTC electric range. The Seal 08 also features rear-wheel steering and DiSus-A intelligent body control system.

The 2026 MG4 officially launched at Auto China on April 24, offered in six variants priced from RMB 68,800 to RMB 102,800, with limited-time subsidized pricing from RMB 65,800 to RMB 98,800. Retaining MG's sporty DNA, the model adopts a minimalist design language with dimensions of 4,395×1,842×1,551mm and a 2,750mm wheelbase. Interior features include a two-spoke multifunction steering wheel and three touchscreen options—10.25-inch (720P), 12.8-inch (1080P), and 15.6-inch (2.5K)—powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chipset. The MG4 achieved monthly sales exceeding 14,000 units in March, maintaining over 10,000 units for six consecutive months since launch.