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BYD Frigate 07 is the latest electric SUV from China

BYD Frigate 07 joins the extensive family of Ocean Series with design supposedly influenced by ocean aesthetics. This 5-seat electric SUV is an EREV or Extended Range EV and is available in China starting at just over $29,000 and going all the way to $41,500 for the AWD top of the range version with the local incentives already included. At 4,820 mm of length the car is 10 cm longer than BMW iX3 and 10 cm shorter than BMW IX or Nio EL7. There are two drivetrain options...

Jul 19, 2023

2024 Kia Seltos Electric Car New Cars

Overview With its stylish look, spacious cabin, and fun-to-drive edge, the 2024 Seltos earns its place in Kia's lineup, which is full of other vehicles with similar values. The Seltos slots in between the smaller Soul and the larger Sportage, but its slightly-larger-than-subcompact size makes room for more cargo than rivals such as the Hyundai Kona and the Nissan Kicks. A styling refresh for 2024 makes the Seltos even more attractive than before and its interior has been updated...

Jul 19, 2023

IM L7 delivery to start in April for $64,000. 100km/h in 3.9s and 11 kWh wireless charging

The awaited car IM L7 delivery will officially start from April 2022. IM L7 Angel wheel will start pre-sale at 408,800 yuan (64,000 USD) in February. IM is a new brand owned by IM Motor, a joint venture SAIC Motor, and Shanghai’s Pudong New Area. Both SAIC and Pudong New Area are majority-owned by the Shanghai municipal government. The manufacturer of the IM-branded cars is SAIC Motor. The Chinese name of the company is Zhiji Motor . The IM L7 is their first car. The IM...

Jul 13, 2023

2023 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro – a detailed look at the 3-row SUV, 2.0T with 250 hp/390 Nm, launching June/July

We detailed the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when it made its local debut at last month’s Malaysia Autoshow 2023, and if you thought the big SUV looked good there, you’ll want to stop and stare at this gallery. Cars usually look better outdoors, and so it is with Chery’s three-row, seven-seater SUV. Handsome, isn’t it? The Tiggo 8 Pro you see here is a CBU import in right-hand drive form, as per the CKD locally assembled final version that customers will be getting. By the...

Jul 13, 2023

Leap C11 EREV Launched In China With 1024km Comprehensive Range

On February 9, the Leap C11 EREV was officially announced in China with a comprehensive cruising range of 1024 km and a presale price range of 159,800 – 200,000 yuan ($23,560 -$29,500). According to Leap, the SUV will be tested in some cities in mid-February, launched in early March and delivered in mid-March. The C11 EREV is based on the current C11 SUV which debuted as an EV in September 2021. The original C11 is available with two powertrains: a single rear motor...

Jul 04, 2023

Nio unveils ES8 and EC7 coupe SUV, an e-tron rival with market-leading aerodynamics

During Nio day 2022, the Chinese EV marker revealed two flagship SUVs, a refresh of the ES8 and the EC7 coupe SUV, which Nio claims features market-leading aerodynamics, a possible Audi e-tron rival. Nio reveals two flagship electric SUVs Nio held its annual event over the weekend under the theme “feel the light,” revealing a series of new products. William Li, founder and chairman of Nio, thanked the nearly 300,000 people that came out, saying: Feel the Light –...

Jul 04, 2023

ARCFOX Automotive: Model Excellence Award at Lightweight Car Body Conference

After winning two gold medals in the World Intelligent Driving Challenge, ARCFOX won the latest honor at the 9th China Lightweight Car Body Conference, which is the most authoritative conference in the automobile industry. The 9th China Lightweight Car Body Conference held an award ceremony in Yangzhou on August 11, where the white ARCFOX αS took home the top prize, the Model Excellence Award, for a number of innovative technologies and material applications. The technical team consisting...

Jun 26, 2023

Voyah Free is a Chinese EV with claimed 730 km of range

First things first - Voyah Free is not a new car, it has been on the market since 2020 and it's one of the first large electric SUVs out there. Voyah is a brand of DongFeng and in China, it is called Lantu which means a blueprint - a fitting name for a pioneer. With that out of the way - let's focus on the car. Voyah Free Long Range is a new addition to the lineup and it gets its name from a rather large 106.7 kWh battery pack. The manufacturer claims it affords the car a whopping 730 km...

Jun 26, 2023

Neta launches new variants of Neta S flagship sedan to bring price lower

Neta has launched two new variants of the Neta S with a shorter range and weaker performance, bringing the starting price of its flagship sedan down to under RMB 200,000. Price cuts are tricky in China's electric vehicle (EV) market, as they can spark protests from existing owners. So, launching lower-priced versions based on existing models has become one option for EV makers that need to boost sales. The lowest-priced version of the pure electric Neta S was previously available in a version...

Jun 14, 2023

Lixiang Auto’s All-New Range-Extender Modeo L8 / L7 Launches in the Chinese Market

On September 30, 2022, Lixiang L8 was officially launched. The new car launched a total of 2 models with a price range of 359,800-399,800 yuan. It is worth mentioning that the price of Lixiang L7 model was announced at the same time, and the new car launched 2 models with a price range of 339,800-379,800 yuan.   As the replacement model of Lixiang ONE, Lixiang L8 is still positioned as a medium-to-large SUV, and its design has been updated. At the same time, the body size has...

Jun 13, 2023

BYD’s New Song Plus EV Surfaces Early In China

A number of images have emerged of the new BYD Song Plus EV and while its name hasn’t changed, a series of comprehensive modifications have been made to it, making it appear much more modern and more complimentary of other BYD models. These photos were first published by China’s trusty Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and show that the car manufacturer left no stone unturned in overhauling the exterior design of the SUV. These changes start at...

Jun 08, 2023

BYD Tang EV 2022 With 730 km Range And 517 hp Debuts in China

BYD Tang EV 2022 made its official debut on April 1. It adopts BYD’s latest “dragon face” design and packs a 108.8 kWh battery for 730 km (CLTC). The Tang EV’s pre-sales start in mid-to-late April with a price range of 280,000-350,000 RMB (44,000-55,000 USD). Even though it is the first official debut of the BYD Tang EV 2022, spy shots of this SUV have leaked online several times. Moreover, Chinese MIIT has also shared official images...

Jun 08, 2023