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The Chinese automaker officially launched its first K-Car model developed specifically for the Japanese market , the Racco, on Tuesday, entering the country's most important vehicle segment and challenging Toyota, Honda and Nissan on their home turf. The Racco starts at 2.145 million yen ($13,100) in Japan. After a 150,000-yen government subsidy, the entry-level version comes in below 2 million yen, with a WLTC range of 210 kilometers  BYD Japan officially launched its first K-Car model developed specifically for the Japanese market, the Racco, on July 28, marking the Chinese automaker’s first entry into the country’s highly competitive K-Car (microcar) segment , dominated by Japanese manufacturers, including Nissan, Honda, Suzuki and Daihatsu.  Unlike BYD’s existing passenger vehicles sold in Japan, the Racco was engineered specifically to comply with the country’s K-Car regulations. It measures 3,395 mm in length and 1,475 mm in width, matching Japan’s legal size limits fo...

From the teaser image released today, this new all-electric sedan continues MG’s signature sporty genes, featuring a dynamic fastback coupé design. It is widely speculated that this model is likely the all-electric version of the MG7  The SAIC-owned passenger car brand MG, with British origins, released a teaser image for a brand-new all-electric sedan today. From the teaser image, this new all-electric sedan continues MG’s signature sporty genes, featuring a dynamic fastback coupe design. The lidar unit mounted on the roof is a core highlight of the new car, hinting that it will be equipped with a high-level intelligent driving assistance system.  On the body sides, it features semi-hidden door handles, and the fenders are marked with the “07” badge. It is widely speculated that this model is likely the all-electric version of the MG7.  MG7 For reference, the 2026 model year fuel-powered MG7 was launched on the 6th of this month. Positioned as a mid-size coupe , it o...

Dreame Technology, a well-known Chinese home appliances maker, including vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, and robotic mops, shared ew teaser images of its first vehicle under the “Starry Sky Plan,” confirming that the model will be officially unveiled at CES 2026 in January  Dreame Technology has unveiled new render images of its inaugural vehicle, an ultra-luxury pure electric supercar poised to challenge the likes of Bugatti.  Founded in December 2017 , Dreame is headquartered in Suzhou, Jiangsu -- a neighboring city to Shanghai. Its product portfolio spans robotic vacuum cleaners, cordless vacuums, smart floor scrubbers, high-speed hair dryers, and robotic lawn mowers, with sales spanning over 120 countries and regions, according to its website.  Dreame formally announced its entry into the automotive manufacturing sector on August 28 , marking a rare new entrant amid China's tightening of vehicle production qualifications in recent years. Dreame's first model will be a...

Dreame Technology, a well-known Chinese home appliances maker, including vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, and robotic mops, shared official images of its second model. It is a full-size SUV with a design language r esembling the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and the Zeekr 9X.  It has a large rectangular chrome-plated grille and LED headlights. Other features of the Dreame SUV include sizeable rims, flush door handles, and coach rear doors. What is more, t his car has no B-pillars . It will enter the market in 2027 with a 3.2-meter wheelbase, coach doors, and an EV powertrain. The new car reportedly boasts a 3.7-meter-long interior.  The second row offers two independent captain chairs with 1.2 meters of legroom, divided by a large center tunnel. These seats could be adjusted by 145 degrees. The new car will reportedly adopt the CTP 4.0 (Cell-To-Pack) technology with a 100 kWh battery. It will also be available with an optional range extender . The Dreame SUV will have four independe...

Xpeng will launch its next-generation P7 in Beijing next week. The electric powertrain will be available in single and dual-motor configurations . The refreshed P7 is set to compete with other premium electric sedans in the Chinese market, such as the Xiaomi SU7 and Tesla Model 3 Xpeng will debut its next-generation P7 electric sedan in a week's time, updating one of its most important models. The all-new Xpeng P7 will make its China debut in Beijing on August 6, the EV maker announced. Xpeng has not yet announced the start time for the new P7's debut event, though it typically takes place in the evening Beijing time. XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng stated that the new P7 is positioned as a stylish luxury sedan , a “dream car for the future” created by a collaborative design team from China and abroad.  The company began teasing the new P7 coupé sedan, internally codenamed E29, in May, saying at that time the model would launch in the third quarter, targeting a price point of 300,000...

The Chinese car maker has confirmed that will officially launch the new G7 electric Suv on July 3 with an event scheduled to begin at 07:30 pm . Xpeng unveiled the G7 on June 11 and began its pre-sales, with a price of 235,800 yuan ($32,880), positioning it between its G6 SUV and flagship SUV G9   Xpemg will officially launch the new G7 electric SUV on July 3 with an event scheduled to begin a 07:30 pm in China. The SUV is positioned as a mid-size electric model equipped with L3-grade autonomous driving computing power. The model measures 4,892 mm in length, 1,925 mm in width, and 1,655 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,890 mm. Xpeng unveiled the G7 on June 11 and began its pre-sales , with a price of 235,800 yuan ($32,880) , positioning it between its G6 SUV and flagship SUV G9. The model received more than 10,000 pre-orders in the first 46 minutes , Xpeng said previously.  The G7 will be available in Max and Ultra versions Both variants come standard with a 702 km CLTC...

The Chinese EV maker will develop and supply power batteries for McLaren's hybrid models , according to a report by China media. The battery pack will be based on Nio's in-house developed 4680 large cylindrical battery cells, with small-scale production expected to begin next year , the report said  Nio is reportedly set to supply batteries to British supercar brand McLaren, reigniting its efforts in battery research and manufacturing . The Chinese electric vehicle maker will develop and supply power batteries for McLaren's hybrid models, according to a report by China media. The battery pack will be based on Nio's in-house developed 4680 large cylindrical battery cells , with small-scale production expected to begin next year, the report said.  The collaboration is primarily due to the two companies' common investor , the Abu Dhabi government fund CYVN Holdings . CYVN completed two investments totaling $3.3 billion in Nio in 2023, becoming the Chinese EV maker...

The Shenzhen-based automaker is preparing to challenge Japan’s tightly held mini-vehicle market with a fully electric kei car engineered specifically for Japanese roads . According to local reports BYD plans to produce the model in China for export to Japan starting in late 2026  BYD is preparing to challenge Japan’s tightly held mini-vehicle market with a bold new contender: a fully electric kei car engineered specifically for Japanese roads. Recently leaked spy photos reveal a compact prototype that is being tested. It features hallmark design elements like sliding rear doors and a dual A-pillar layout, indicating strict adherence to Japan’s kei car regulations .  Kei cars , short for keijidōsha (light automobiles) , are a uniquely Japanese category of ultra-compact vehicles. By law, they must not exceed 3.4 meters in length , 1.48 meters in width, and 2 meters in height, with engine output capped at 64 horsepower. These vehicles receive tax and parking benefits , making...