On February 6, 2026, the "national icon car" QQ, which holds the youthful memories of the 80s and 90s generations, officially returned – the all-new 2026 CHERY QQ3 pure electric version made a stunning debut at the "2026 CHERY QQ Happy Night" in Wuhu, Anhui, and simultaneously opened for pre-orders. A deposit of 99 RMB can be used to deduct 999 RMB from the purchase price. Pre-order customers will also participate in a draw for 99 free cars. Orders exceeded 10,579 units within 20 minutes, demonstrating unprecedented popularity.

In February 2026, with the support of information submitted to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and official pre-launch announcements, Zeekr officially unveiled its brand-new flagship hybrid SUV – the ZEEKR 8X. As one of the most anticipated new energy vehicles in the first half of 2026, it is not simply an "extended version of the 009," but a "versatile performer" based on the vast-S super hybrid architecture, combining supercar performance with family practicality. The following is a complete analysis based on authoritative information.

On January 28, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China officially approved and released the mandatory national standard "Safety Technical Requirements for Automobile Door Handles" (GB 48001-2026), stipulating that from January 1, 2027, all new models sold in the Chinese market (excluding tailgates) must be equipped with mechanical inner and outer door handles, completely ending the era of "fully concealed" designs. This is not a technological upgrade, but a revolution in automotive safety based on the value of human life.

On February 6, 2026, Li Xiang, founder of Lixiang Auto, officially teased the all-new generation Lixiang L9 Ultimate Edition – the Lixiang L9 Livis – via Weibo, announcing that a "flagship SUV for the embodied intelligence era," priced at 559,800 RMB, would have its global debut in the second quarter of 2026. This is not a simple configuration upgrade, but a generational leap from a "car" to an "intelligent mobile space."

On February 4, 2026, Xiaopeng Motors officially began the full-scale OTA rollout of its Tianji AIOS 6.0 intelligent cockpit system, marking the official entry of the world's first mass-produced in-car system with "all-weather proactive service" into daily user use. This upgrade is not only a UI refresh but also a revolutionary leap from "human-controlled car" to "car that understands people."

If you have a budget of around 300,000 RMB and want to buy a pure electric mid-to-large SUV that balances quality, space, and intelligence, many consumers will likely be torn between the 2026 ONVO L90 from NIO's sub-brand and the 2026 AITO M7, deeply empowered by HUAWEI. Both are from major manufacturers and boast impressive capabilities, but they have distinct characteristics. Today, we'll conduct an in-depth comparison to see which one better suits your actual needs.

On February 2, 2026, the BYD Formula Leopard brand officially released the ninth OTA system upgrade for the Leopard 5 and the sixth for the Leopard 8. This update focuses on two core areas: "comfort" and "ecological connectivity," injecting unprecedented family-oriented features into these rugged off-road vehicles. This upgrade is not simply a function addition, but rather a redefinition of the technological sophistication of off-road vehicles through hardware and software collaboration.

On February 2, 2026, BMW China officially launched the 2026 innovative all-electric i5. The three models in the series are priced between 368,000 RMB and 458,000 RMB, a significant reduction of 72,000 RMB compared to the starting price of the 2025 model. The entire series comes standard with numerous high-value features, representing a sincere upgrade with "more features at no extra cost," making it a new focal point in the 300,000 RMB class of all-electric mid-to-large sedans.

On February 2nd, the official GEELY Galaxy Weibo account announced that GEELY's first mid-size hybrid SUV in the M series is officially named the GEELY Galaxy M7, specifically the 2026 GEELY Galaxy M7. According to the announcement, the new car will feature "three gold-standard technologies": "Gold-Standard Driving Control" developed with the participation of a world-class engineering and tuning team, a "Gold Brick Battery" offering ultra-safety, ultra-fast charging, ultra-long lifespan, and ultra-long range, and "Gold-Standard Range Calculation" with a 225km pure electric range and an ultra-long comprehensive range of 1730km.

A groundbreaking empirical study released by Recurrent, a globally renowned electric vehicle data analytics company, reveals for the first time, using large-scale real-world usage data, the significant advancements in electric vehicle battery technology in China and globally: 2023 model year electric vehicles maintain an average range retention rate of 91% after 240,000 kilometers, far exceeding the 81% level of models from a decade ago. This data is not an ideal laboratory value, but is based on long-term operational statistics of nearly 1,000 real user vehicles, marking a shift from "range anxiety" as a technical bottleneck to a historical memory.