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Xpeng Mona L05 SUV caught on camera in China ahead of worldwide rollout
The third model in Xpeng's mass-market Mona line will offer both battery-electric and range-extender powertrains, with key specs already disclosed in regulatory filings.
Source: CarNewsChina · 2026-08-29
FAW-Volkswagen opens ID. AURA T6 pre-sales in China from 135,900 yuan
The locally developed electric SUV offers up to 660 km of CLTC range, and its top versions bring LiDAR and urban NOA to Volkswagen's China lineup for the first time in an all-electric SUV.
Source: CnEVPost · 2026-08-29
BYD shows five-seat Sealion 08 cabin days before September 2 debut
Photos of the five-seat interior follow the earlier six-seat reveal, with pre-orders already open from 230,000 yuan for the plug-in hybrid.
Source: CarNewsChina · 2026-08-29
Chery-JLR's Freelander 8 EREV SUV debuts in China on September 3 before global rollout
The full-size range-extender crossover combines 818 hp with 310 km of CLTC electric range, with presale prices set between 339,900 and 459,900 yuan.
Source: CarNewsChina · 2026-08-28
SAIC's IM Motors launches revamped L6 sedan with lower entry price to challenge Tesla and Xiaomi
The all-new L6 starts at a limited-time promotional price of 199,900 yuan ($29,480) with up to 850 km of CLTC range, while the Jimmy Choo limited edition opens a second sales round.
Source: CnEVPost · 2026-08-28
Volkswagen's Xpeng-linked ID. Aura T6 opens Chinese presales from $20,225
FAW-Volkswagen's new mid-size electric SUV starts at 135,900 yuan across four trims, with up to 660 km of CLTC range and LiDAR-based driver assistance on top grades.
Source: CarNewsChina · 2026-08-28
GWM's Ora goes multi-powertrain with Ora 5 GT and Ora 5 Sport
The once EV-only brand now offers battery-electric, hybrid and gasoline versions of both new models, with limited-time prices starting at 71,800 yuan.
Source: CnEVPost · 2026-08-28