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Zeekr’s revised 001 enters China’s approval process ahead of 2027 debut
The filing lists an LFP battery and a 370 kW rear motor. Zeekr has scheduled the updated electric model for the first quarter of 2027.
CnEVPost · 2026-11-04

Chery’s Omoda C5: A Global Compact SUV with Petrol and Electric Versions
The crossover has been produced since 2022 and is sold under several names across international markets, while its Chinese-market version was renamed the Tiggo 5x High Energy.
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-10-20

GAC Shows XT80 SUV in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Local Tests
The plug-in hybrid SUV was presented at the 2026 Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition in Riyadh. Local testing is expected to begin soon, ahead of its official launch.
ArabGT (Saudi Arabia) · 2026-10-06

Refreshed Hongqi H5 sedan opens for orders in Russia, priced from 4.48 million rubles
FAW's premium marque has brought the facelifted H5 to the Russian market with a fully redesigned cabin, while the 2.0 turbo and eight-speed automatic carry over unchanged.
Kolesa.ru (Russia) · 2026-09-15

Jetour T2 sheds its off-road look in Chinese facelift; plug-in hybrid rises to 782 hp
The refreshed SUV debuts at the Chengdu Auto Show with rounder lighting, a plusher cabin and a tri-motor PHEV good for 1,400 km of combined range
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-08-31