On August 26th, Chery Jetour Automobile officially launched the Shanhai L7 PLUS, its all-new mid-size SUV. Built on the Kunlun Super Hybrid platform and equipped with a 1.5T plug-in hybrid powertrain, the new model is available in six trim levels, with an official suggested retail price range of RMB 119,900-161,900. A replacement price incentive is also available, starting at RMB 109,900-151,900.

On August 26, 2025, BYD's premium brand, Yangwang Auto, announced that its flagship supercar, the Yangwang U9 engineering test vehicle, had officially broken the world electric car speed record, reaching a top speed of 472.41 km/h. This milestone achievement not only surpasses the previous Chinese speed record of 391.94 km/h set by the same model last year, but also marks a technological breakthrough for the Chinese automotive industry in the supercar sector.

Recently, photos of the next-generation AUDI Q3 Sportback coupe SUV have surfaced. This luxury compact SUV, blending sporty aesthetics with practicality, is about to undergo a comprehensive upgrade. According to information filed with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and overseas media reports, the new model boasts significant improvements in exterior design, technological features, and powertrain, and will also offer plug-in hybrid powertrain. It is expected to be officially launched in the fourth quarter of 2025.

On August 25, 2025, SAIC Motor, the "fifth generation" of Hongmeng Intelligent Driving (HD), jointly developed by Huawei and SAICMOTOR (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Motor), officially announced the opening of pre-orders for its first model, the SAIC H5, with a starting price of RMB 169,800. This mid-size SUV will be the most affordable member of the Hongmeng Intelligent Driving family and is expected to be officially launched in September 2025.

On August 25, 2025, the AITO M8, the first large luxury pure electric SUV from the HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) brand, officially launched. As the AITO brand's new flagship model, the M8 pure electric version, leveraging Huawei's intelligent technology, ultra-long driving range, and luxurious features, has once again set new standards in the high-end new energy SUV market.

BYD recently announced that the 2026 SEAL 07 DM-i will officially debut at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show on August 29th. As a redesigned model, the new model features significant upgrades in exterior design, intelligent driving, and interior features. In particular, it features a new roof-mounted LiDAR radar system, which is expected to be equipped with BYD's latest "Eye of God-B" driver assistance system.

August 25, 2025 - Dongfeng AEOLUS officially announced that its all-new plug-in hybrid SUV, the AEOLUS L8 PHEV, will be officially launched at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show, which opens on August 29th. Pre-sales are now open for the vehicle, with four models available, ranging in price from RMB 129,900 to RMB 149,900. As the flagship model of the Dongfeng AEOLUS brand, the L8 PHEV is equipped with a 1.5T plug-in hybrid powertrain and boasts a maximum pure electric range of 185 kilometers (CLTC), making it a strong competitor in the 150,000 RMB plug-in hybrid SUV market.

On August 22nd, SAIC Automotive, a member of the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), continued its promotional efforts for the SAIC H5, detailing the vehicle's body structure and releasing official body-in-white images. The new vehicle's ultra-strong nine-horizontal, five-vertical body structure creates a "steel fortress," with over 88% high-strength steel and aluminum alloy, and is comprehensively reinforced in key areas.

On August 22, 2025, AITO Auto officially announced the AITO M5 Ultra's annual limited edition color, Leaping Shadow Red. This color will be available in all stores nationwide on August 25th. As a key model for Hongmeng Intelligent Driving in 2025, the new car, while retaining its original starting price of RMB 229,800, has been upgraded in five key areas: design, intelligent driving, and control, further strengthening its market competitiveness.

On August 21, 2025, NIO Motors officially launched the all-new third-generation ES8 and opened pre-orders. This new model, officially called the "all-scenario tech flagship SUV," is built on the NT3.0 platform and is available in three trim levels. Pre-orders start at RMB 416,800 for the vehicle, while BaaS battery leasing starts at RMB 308,800. The new vehicle will officially launch and begin deliveries in late September.