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Popular New Cars

Leapmotor C16 Launched

Highlight: New 5-seater Version Added

On June 18, the 2026 Leapmotor C16 was officially launched. The new car offers a total of 8 models, with a price range of 151,800 - 181,800 yuan. The new car has been upgraded in more than 70 product functions, including comfort, range, intelligence, and design. Specifically, the new Leapmotor C16 adds a 5-seater version. The extended-range version is equipped with a 38.7 kWh battery pack, with a pure-electric range of 280 km and a CLTC comprehensive range of 1,150 km. The range of the pure-electric version has been increased to 630 km.

The intelligent cockpit and driving assistance functions have been significantly improved. In addition to the 128-line lidar, the new car is also equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8650 assisted driving chip, enabling end-to-end assisted driving and adding a memory parking function. The vehicle is also equipped with front and rear dual FSD variable damping shock absorbers + One box braking system. Combined with the LMC integrated sports fusion control chassis, it can achieve stable control in case of a tire blowout at a speed of 120 km/h.

As a mid-large SUV, the Leapmotor C16 fits its positioning very well as a comfortable and intelligent family SUV. Especially with the addition of the 5-seater version in the new model and the improvement in range, its advantages have become more obvious. In terms of size and pricing, its main competitors include models such as the BYD Tang and the GAC Trumpchi Xiangwang S7. In comparison, the Leapmotor C16 has an 800V high-voltage platform and lidar, which will become its "killer features".

IM LS7 Refreshed Version

Highlight: New Rear-wheel Steering System Added

On June 16, the refreshed version of the IM LS7 was officially launched, with a promotional price of 329,900 yuan. The new car has been upgraded in terms of design, interior, and configuration, and is standard with an 800V high-voltage platform and the Lingxi Digital Chassis. The most prominent feature of the exterior is that the roof lidar has been changed to a single one in the middle, but the assisted driving solution remains the full-version MOMENTA.

All the seats in the car are equipped with ventilation, heating, and massage functions. When the front passenger seat is fully reclined, the angle between the back and the thigh is 121 degrees, and the angle between the calf and the thigh is 130 degrees. If the two headrests in the front row are removed, the seats can be fully flattened to become two single beds. Coupled with the folded rear seatbacks, it becomes the "super big bed mode". At the same time, the new car has added a rear-wheel steering system, with a maximum steering angle of 6 degrees, which can reduce the turning radius to 5.3 m.

The upgrades of the refreshed version of the IM LS7 are indeed worthy of recognition. There are almost no weaknesses in terms of range, performance, and handling. However, if it wants to truly increase its sales, it may have to put aside its pride and lower the price further to show more sincerity to consumers.

New Buick E5 Launched

Highlight: Ultium 2.0 Platform

On June 19, the new Buick E5 under SAIC-GM Buick was officially launched. The new car offers a total of 3 models, with an official guide price range of 169,900 - 189,900 yuan. After the policy subsidies, the official fixed price range is 149,900 - 169,900 yuan. Compared with the old model, the new car has a total of up to 47 improvements, including the front face design.

The new car is equipped with the Ultium 2.0 multi-drive platform and uses a single-motor pure-electric powertrain system, with a maximum power of 180 kW (245 Ps), a maximum range of up to 620 km, a power consumption per 100 km as low as 13.4 kWh, and a 30% improvement in charging speed. It only takes 19 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%. The new Buick E5 is equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries of various capacities, including 63.9 kWh and 76.8 kWh, corresponding to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) range of 515 km and 620 km respectively.

Judging from the current sales volume, the Buick E5 still has a lot of room for improvement. After this upgrade, the new car has been significantly optimized in terms of the intelligent cockpit, and the riding experience is also closer to the actual needs of users. The most important thing is that it is willing to lower its price, showing considerable sincerity.

Chery Arrizo 8 PRO 2.0T Launched

Highlight: 0 - 100 km/h Acceleration in 6.8 Seconds

On June 19, the Chery Arrizo 8 PRO 2.0T was officially launched. The new car offers a total of 2 models, with a price range of 137,900 - 149,900 yuan, and a 618 promotional price range of 122,900 - 134,900 yuan. At the same time, the entire Arrizo 8 PRO series is equipped with a 1.6T engine, with a price range of 116,900 - 132,900 yuan, and a 618 promotional price range of 101,900 - 117,900 yuan, which is more affordable than before.

The Chery Arrizo 8 PRO 2.0T is equipped with a new Kunpeng Power 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 187 kW and a maximum torque of 390 N·m. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.8 L/100 km, and uses 92-octane gasoline. The new car's chassis is equipped with a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension.

Judging from the power parameters, the performance data is quite impressive. Moreover, the 6-second acceleration is more than sufficient for a family car. The core competitor of the Arrizo 8 PRO is the Geely Xingrui, and their sales volumes are comparable. The Xingrui sold 11,843 units in May. If it were you, which of these two models would you choose?

FAW Audi A5L Pre-sale Launched

Highlight: Built on the PPC Platform

On June 20, the pre-sale of the FAW Audi A5L was officially launched. A total of 4 models will be offered, and 3 of them are available for pre-sale this time, but no prices have been announced yet. These models include the FAW Audi A5L Pilot Edition, the FAW Audi A5L Sport Edition quattro, and the FAW Audi A5L Sport Edition Plus. The pre-sale of the FAW Audi A5L All-round Intelligent Hybrid Edition quattro will be launched at a later date.

The new car will be equipped with the Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving System, with 2 symmetric digital eagle-eye dual lidars at the front of the vehicle, 6 millimeter-wave radars (asymmetric dual radars below the front of the vehicle + four hidden radars), 13 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars, enabling driving assistance functions on urban and highway sections.

After the launch of the FAW Audi A5L, it will form a core matrix of domestic luxury fuel-powered sedans with the A3, A4L, and A6L, comprehensively covering the A-class, B-class, B+-class, and C-class luxury car markets. It is worth mentioning that FAW Audi will also introduce the overseas version of the A5 family to meet the diverse needs of consumers with the authentic Audi A5 full range.

Industry Events

1,000 Huawei Supercharging Stations Launched

Highlight: Covering 32 Provinces

Recently, Hongmeng Zhixing officially announced that as of June 20, 2025, the Hongmeng Zhixing charging network has connected 1,000 Huawei supercharging stations and 4,093 supercharging stations, covering 32 provinces and 278 cities. A total of 120 new stations were launched nationwide from May 20 to June 20.

The Huawei supercharging stations use the 600 kW all-liquid-cooled supercharging terminal technology, with a maximum current output of 600 A, enabling a charging efficiency of "one kilometer per second". In terms of city distribution, there are a total of 50 stations in Shanghai, 31 in Beijing, 177 in Chongqing, and 100 in Guangdong.

Whether it is the technological competition in intelligent assisted driving or the start of a new round of price war, it indicates that the "war" among new energy vehicle manufacturers is far from over. In addition to the competition in vehicle quality, the technology of intelligent AI cars, the mass production of solid-state batteries, etc., the construction of supercharging stations has become a must - fight area for all vehicle manufacturers.

Li Auto's 5C Supercharging Stations Reach 2,500

Highlight: Surpassing Tesla

On June 19, Li Xiang, the CEO of Li Auto, posted on social media that the number of Li Auto's 5C supercharging stations had reached 2,500, "meaning that the number of Li Auto's supercharging stations has exceeded that of Tesla's charging stations in China". At the same time, Li Xiang also said that the Li Auto i8 will be launched in July, and the Li Auto i6 will be launched in September.