Li Auto, China enters Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan markets On October 14, Li Auto announced that it is entering the Central Asian markets, marking a new chapter in its international expansion. The company will offer its best-selling SUV models, Li L6, Li L7, and Li L9, through certified dealer partners in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The company has opened its first certified retail center in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in partnership with local dealer C...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

Buick launches Electra L7 luxury intelligent sedan in China On September 28, SAIC-GM Buick announced the official launch of the Electra L7, the first model under Buick’s new energy Electra sub-brand. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,900 to CNY 215,900.  The Electra L7 measures 5,032mm long, 1,952mm wide, and 1,500mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm. The sedan incorporates Buick's Zhenlong (meaning “T...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

AVTODOM to distribute Li Auto vehicles in Russia On September 26, AVTODOM Group signed a cooperation agreement with the Li Auto brand, which resulted in the opening of the brand's first official dealership in Moscow, Russia. It will introduce three vehicles: the L6, L7, and L9. Li Auto is a leading brand in the Chinese automotive market. Li Auto has its own manufacturing facilities in Changzhou and Beijing. Based on AVTODOM Group press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

Avtotor, Russia, launches compact electric vehicle, EONYX M2 On September 25, Avtotor launched its own compact electric vehicle, the EONYX M2. It is a category L7 vehicle, a four-wheeled vehicle with an unladen weight of less than 400 kg (excluding batteries). The two-seater car has a length of 2,860 mm and a wheelbase of 1,900 mm. The curb weight is 765 kg. The electric motor is powered by a 150 Ah battery, providing a range of up to 130 kilomet...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Buick holds Chinese debut of Electra L7 luxury intelligent sedan On September 15, Buick held the Chinese debut of the Electra L7, its first luxury intelligent new energy sedan. The Electra L7 measures 5,032mm long, 1,952mm wide, and 1,500mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm. The Electra L7 is built on Buick’s new Xiao Yao super integrated automotive architecture. Equipped with the Zhenlong REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) technology, the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

IAA Mobility 2025: Linktour Automotive, China, enters European market On September 11, Linktour Automotive, an innovative new energy vehicle brand focused on urban mobility, announced its official entry into the European market during its brand launch event at IAA Mobility 2025. It presented L6e and L7e models. Linktour is part of Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group, which is a Fortune Global 500 company. The Linktour Alumi L6e “Urban Sprite” h...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

inese group ITB Auto on a reindustrialization plan for its Grugliasco plant in Turin. Together with the Fassina Group and Gan Tou, ITB Auto has established Fabbrica Italiana Produzioni Auto (FIPA), a new company created to relaunch the site. FIFA will assemble 20,000 quadricycles annually in L6 and L7 models at the Grugliasco plant, with a total investment of approximately EUR 100 million. The company plans to hire 200-250 workers out of the curr...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

g battery electric, extended-range, plug-in hybrid, and fuel. The new models on display will include: Chery’s Fengyun T11 large-size extended-range SUV, Exeed’s STERRA E05 mid-size extended-range SUV, Jetour’s Zongheng G700 mid-to large-size plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, and Jetour’s Shanhai L7 PLUS mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV. The Fulwin X3L which adopts a “square box” styling design will make its debut and start pre-sales soon. From ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Chery Jetour launches Shanhai L7 Plus plug-in hybrid electric SUV On August 27, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, launched the Shanhai L7 Plus midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in six variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,900 to CNY 161,900. The Shanhai L7 Plus measures 4,810mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,705mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. The Shanhai L7 Plus has a front-engine FWD layout. Equipped with a 1.5TGDI dedic...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Momenta, SAIC-GM forge in-depth partnership for assisted driving Beijing Momenta Technology Company Limited (Momenta) signed an agreement with SAIC-GM for in-depth strategic cooperation on assisted driving. The Electra L7, the first luxury intelligent sedan of Buick’s Electra sub-brand for high-end New Energy Vehicles, will come with Flywheel R6, a Momenta large model based on reinforcement learning. Reinforcement learning enables Flywheel R6 t...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Chery’s Jetour sub-brand unveils Shanhai L7 Plus plug-in hybrid electric SUV On July 24, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled the Shanhai L7 Plus midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The Shanhai L7 Plus is newly built on the Kunlun super hybrid platform. Equipped with a 1.5TGDI dedicated hybrid engine and a super continuously variable dedicated hybrid transmission, the model delivers a maximum total power of 265kW, a peak total torque of 530Nm, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

First Buick luxury intelligent sedan named “Electra L7” On July 16, Buick announced that Electra, a high-end sub-brand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), named its first luxury intelligent sedan the “Electra L7”. The “L” and “7” reflect the luxury DNA and full‑size sedan stature of the model, respectively. The Electra L7 is the first production sedan built on the Xiao Yao architecture, an all-domain integrated NEV architecture deve...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

aunch of the “Avantier Commuter,” an all-electric vehicle from its 2025 Avantier Model Series. The Avantier Model Series includes the Avantier C, Avantier EX, and Avantier Commuter models, all designed for urban and neighborhood mobility. These vehicles are approved under the European Union’s L7e and M1 type classifications. The Avantier Commuter is a four-seat, five-door passenger vehicle with 50 kw power and estimated range of 320 km on a...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

nt vehicles, featuring seamless connectivity, advanced infotainment, and assisted parking. All models are powered by the Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) system, combining electric driving with the flexibility of extended range for varied road conditions. The Philippine lineup includes the Li L7 and the Li L9 SUVs, priced from PHP 3.89 million for L7 and PHP 5.19 million for L9. During the launch event, Li Auto Philippines also announced th...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

AVTOTOR, Russia to launch two new compact EVs under EONYX brand On April 29, AVTOTOR announced that it will expand its product line of the Kaliningrad plant with two compact electric vehicle models. The new EVs will be launched under the EONYX brand. The new vehicles are L7 category EV models and are built for Russian climate conditions. The cars will be equipped with locally produced electric motors, inverters, gearboxes, electronic systems, ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

enture between SAIC Motor, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, and Alibaba Group. The brand focuses on automotive design with advanced artificial intelligence technologies. With this new distribution agreement, MG Pakistan will introduce IM Motors’ lineup to the local market, which includes models such as the IM L7 sedan, IM LS6 mid-size SUV, IM L6 electric coupe, and the IM LS7, a luxury SUV. Based on MG Pakistan's social media update/ multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

rship marks IM Motors’ entry into the GCC market, starting in the UAE, and with plans to expand into Saudi Arabia in 2025. The company will first launch the IM LS7 as a battery electric (BEV) version, with a range-extended version coming later.  Additionally, the company will also release the IM L7 sedan and IM LS6 SUV models in both BEV and range-extended versions, later in 2025. Based on Smart Mobility International press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

d that its wholly owned subsidiary, Avantier Motors Corporation, has launched two new electric vehicle models the Avantier Ex, a mini electric commercial vehicle, and the Avantier Commuter, an entry-level electric passenger car, tailored for the European market. The Avantier Ex is a compact EU Type L7e electric mini commercial, offering an eco-friendly solution for last-mile delivery. While the Avantier Commuter is an EU Type M1 electric car with...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

ated with Portugal’s Centre of Engineering and Product Development (CEiiA) to develop a new in-house-designed transmission called the ‘reducer’ for light vehicles, targeting the fast-growing urban mobility market toward 2030. Initial prototypes from HORSE’s Aveiro plant will be installed in L7e-class microcars for CEiiA’s carbon-neutral city mobility project. Testing of these preproduction units is expected in early 2025, aiming for app...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

IM Motors HD-map-free urban NOA system available throughout China On October 17, IM Motors released the new IMOS 3.2.0 software update, via which its HD-map-free urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) system became officially available throughout China, covering models such as the new L7, the LS7, the LS7 Max, the LS6, and the L6. The IM Motors HD-map-free urban NOA system supports more diversified scenarios such as roads under construction, roads wit...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18