On July 10, 2025, Xpeng Automobile announced that the AI Dimensity System July OTA was fully pushed. This upgrade covers 9 core functional innovations:
On July 9, Chery iCAR officially announced that the V23 compact electric SUV added two new exterior colors, purple and blue, with an optional price of 2,000 yuan. The new car continues the official guide price range of 109,800-149,800 yuan, and continues to cultivate the young consumer market with the differentiated design of "square box + retro elements".
On July 9, 2025, Xiaomi Motors announced today that it has added an anti-lost mode for the rear removable control screen of the YU7 model. When the user leaves the vehicle with the screen, the system will send a reminder through the central control screen and the rear screen simultaneously, effectively avoiding the risk of device loss. This upgrade is particularly suitable for online car-hailing or offline display scenarios, solving the storage pain point of detachable screens.
On July 8, 2025, the administrator of GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co., Ltd. (GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) issued an announcement that the Changsha Intermediate People's Court of China has officially ruled to declare the company bankrupt. The "Bankruptcy Property Distribution Plan" voted by the creditors' meeting was approved by the court on June 27, marking that the joint venture automaker, which once sold 220,000 vehicles a year, has officially entered the final stage of bankruptcy liquidation.
On July 8, 2025, Chery Automobile's Fulwin series flagship sedan, Fulwin A9L, was officially launched, with an official guide price of RMB 149,900-207,900. This plug-in hybrid model, positioned as the "global true C-class flagship", has become a strategic product for independent brands to impact the high-end market with its 5-meter body, 2,500km+ comprehensive range and 4-second acceleration performance.
The running-in period of electric vehicles is usually 1,500 kilometers to 3,000 kilometers, depending on the recommended requirements of the vehicle manufacturer. During this stage, car owners should try to avoid violent driving behaviors, including sudden acceleration and sudden braking, and maintaining a stable driving style will help improve the long-term stability and reliability of the vehicle.
On July 7, Hexiaopeng, chairman of Xpeng Auto, appeared at the Shanghai store to hold a delivery ceremony for the first batch of G7 owners. It was revealed on the scene that the order volume in Shanghai has exceeded expectations, and the large quantity has surpassed Tesla's performance during the same period. This new car, officially called "the most powerful SUV in the 250,000-level", was officially launched on July 3, providing two versions, Max and Ultra, with a price range of 195,800-225,800 yuan. The whole series is equipped with 702km of endurance, 800V high-voltage platform and 5C supercharging technology as standard.
On July 7, Baojun Automobile officially released the Xiangjing series with new special car version/business version models, with a guide price of RMB 176,800, which is a leap in configuration level compared with the standard version of RMB 125,800. The model is developed based on the 5005mm medium and large sedan architecture registered with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, with a drag coefficient of 0.198, and provides pure electric/plug-in hybrid dual power options, targeting the differentiated needs of government and enterprise procurement and online car-hailing markets.
Wuling Zhiguang EV Progressive Edition is equipped with a 30.6kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, which has a capacity increase of 73% compared to the current 17.7kWh version, and the CLTC range has jumped from 201 kilometers to 305 kilometers, an increase of 52%. According to the data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the car still uses a rear motor with a maximum power of 30kW, a maximum speed of 100km/h, and a power consumption of 10.1kWh per 100 kilometers. It can maintain a range achievement rate of more than 85% at an ambient temperature of -7℃ to 45℃. In fast charging mode, 80% of the power can be replenished in 30 minutes, which is suitable for high-frequency transportation needs in urban and rural areas.
On July 4, 2025, BYD headquarters held a launch conference for a strategic new product, Seal 06 DM-i Wagon (internal code name "Wagon"). This model, positioned as "the first hybrid wagon for young people", entered the wagon market with a disruptive price starting at RMB 109,800. The entire series is equipped with high-end configurations such as a car refrigerator and the Eye of God intelligent driving system, becoming the only wagon in the 150,000-level equipped with Yunni-C active suspension.
