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2024/04/02
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JMK's First Gaming IP Custom Vehicle - Peace Elite War God Edition to Launch
JMK's first gaming IP custom production vehicle, the Traveler Peace Elite War God Edition, is set to launch on November 8th. Based on the JMK's Traveler 2.0T+7DCT 4WD powertrain, the exterior integrates elements from the game "Peace Elite," including exclusive identity badges and island camouflage painting. The interior is equipped with a crystal gear lever, yellow seat belts, a 15.6-inch central control screen, and features the Peace Elite-themed 3D HMI. Power-wise, it is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 187kW and a peak torque of 390N·m, matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and XWD full-automatic intelligent 4WD system, enhancing the vehicle's passability and comfort in harsh road conditions.
Roewe D7 DMH World Champion Edition and iMAX8 DMH New Luxurious to Launch on November 8th
The Roewe D7 DMH World Champion Edition and the Roewe iMAX8 DMH New Luxurious are set to launch on November 8th. The D7 DMH World Champion Edition celebrates the record-breaking 2,208 km real-world range achieved by the Roewe D7 DMH, while the iMAX8 DMH New Luxurious shares technology with the Buick GL8 PHEV and boasts a CLTC range exceeding 1,500 km. The Roewe D7 DMH features a refreshed design with dimensions of 4890/1890/1510mm and a wheelbase of 2810mm. The interior includes dual 12.3-inch LCD screens and a wrap-around dashboard design, offering two color schemes: dark and light. Power comes from a plug-in hybrid system with a 1.5L engine and an electric motor, providing a CLTC pure electric range of 125km, and introducing a new "Morning Dawn Gold" exterior color.
Jetta VA7 Official Images Released, Pre-Sales to Start on November 10th
Jetta has released official images of the Jetta VA7 and announced that pre-sales will begin on November 10th. As a sibling model to the Volkswagen Sagitar, the VA7 is expected to have a slightly lower price than the Sagitar, which is priced between 127,900 and 172,900 yuan. The new car features a Jetta-style grille design with a dot matrix decoration and Jetta brand logo, retains a one-piece waistline design, and is equipped with a large-sized sunroof. The rear design is similar to the Volkswagen Sagitar, with JETTA letter tail badges and VA7 markings.Power aspect, it is expected to be equipped with 1.5T and 1.2T engines, with a transmission system matching a 5-speed manual or 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox.
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All-New MINI Cooper Fuel Version to Debut at Guangzhou Auto Show
MINI officially announced that the all-new MINI Cooper fuel version will be launched during the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show, including three-door, five-door, and JCW models. The new car undergoes a comprehensive upgrade with the latest design style in appearance and interior, dimensions of 4036/1744/1464mm, and a wheelbase of 2567mm. Power options include 1.5T and 2.0T engines, with the COOPER C version offering a maximum power of 115 kW, the COOPER S version offering 150 kW, and the JCW model offering 170 kW with a peak torque of 380 Nm, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 6.1 seconds, matched with a dual-clutch automatic transmission.
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Ford Applies for Patent on Headlights with LiDAR Technology
Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a lighting unit that includes LiDAR technology, potentially for use in future Ford vehicles' headlights and taillights. The technology integrates a LiDAR module in the second part of the lighting unit, separated vertically from the light source, for use in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. LiDAR relies on laser pulses for detection and ranging, and Ford's patent envisions a neater packaging of this technology within the vehicle's headlights, although it may increase the cost of the headlights.
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Skoda Kylaq Subcompact SUV Official Images Released for Indian Market
The Skoda Kylaq is an all-new subcompact SUV tailored for the Indian market, based on the Volkswagen MQB-A0-IN platform, equipped with a 1.0T three-cylinder engine delivering 116 horsepower and 178 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.5 seconds. The exterior features the Modern Solid design language, and the interior includes an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a launch expected in early 2025 in India.