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The flagship Dynasty-family EV SUV opens at ¥239,900 ($33,400) in China. Three variants span 408 to 796 hp on 1,000V architecture; the mid-range RWD claims 950 km of CLTC range on a 130.1 kWh Blade 2.0 battery.

CATL posted a 20.7 billion yuan (about $3.06 billion) net profit in the first quarter, up 48.5% year-on-year. That single number was larger than the combined quarterly profit of seven of China's biggest automakers, the companies it supplies.

The Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture has revived the Freelander name, but not as a Land Rover. The Freelander 8 First Edition is a China-developed range-extender SUV with 221 km of electric range from a CATL battery and Huawei's ADS 5 driver assistance - the first product of a new homegrown brand.

Nissan updated the Frontier for 2027 with a new Sport Edition package on the SV trim - black wheels, Hankook Dynapro all-terrain tires, and a skid plate for $990 over the base SV price. Pro-X and Pro-4X gain a sunroof option and wireless charging. Powertrain unchanged.

The 2027 Taycan adds E-Shift - eight simulated gear changes through paddle shifters with physical jerk and a virtual rev limiter. The passenger-side DC port switches to native NACS. Performance Battery Plus 105 kWh is now standard across Taycan, Taycan 4, and Taycan 4S. Range up to 700 km WLTP. Prices from €102,600 ($111,900 in the US).

Stelato - the BAIC and Huawei HIMA joint brand - published official photos of the G9, its second model after the S9 sedan. Two body lengths (5,206 or 5,377 mm), EREV at 594 hp / 75.4 kWh / 400+ km electric CLTC, and a BEV at 594 hp / 120 kWh / 700+ km. China sales expected before end of 2026; prices not announced.

BAIC has refreshed its entry-level electric hatchback barely nine months after it went on sale, renaming it the Arcfox Beta T1. The update brings a longer body, a redesigned rear, two battery options for 350 or 450 km of CLTC range, and a 550 km version to follow. Prices in China run from 62,800 to 79,800 yuan ($9,300 to $11,800).

Audi has unveiled the fifth-generation A6 allroad, the raised, all-road version of the new A6 Avant (C9). Adaptive air suspension is standard, raising ground clearance by 34 mm, and the launch line pairs a 367 hp e-hybrid plug-in with a 299 hp V6 TDI mild hybrid. German orders open on 18 June from 77,250 euros.

BYD has handed over its 100,000th new energy vehicle in the UK, reaching the milestone in about three years - the fastest a foreign brand has climbed to 5% of the market in the country's history. It also plans 300 flash-charging stations by year-end.

Geely has opened orders for a full-hybrid version of its fifth-generation Emgrand sedan. The i-HEV system runs without a plug, pairing a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a quoted 3.83 l/100km on the WLTC cycle. Prices in China run from 87,900 to 97,900 yuan ($13,000 to $14,500).

Stellantis has brought the off-road Trailhawk and luxury Overland trims back to the Grand Cherokee lineup, now with a petrol engine only and no hybrid option. Both use a 329 hp 2.0-litre Hurricane turbo four. The Trailhawk gets 290 mm of ground clearance and serious off-road hardware; the Overland keeps the same drivetrain in a plusher package. Deliveries are due by the end of 2026.

BYD has published the full specifications of the Dolphin G, the DM-i plug-in hybrid hatchback it announced for Europe in May. The range opens with a 175 hp version on a 7.4 kWh battery and tops out at 212 hp with 18 kWh and up to 105 km of electric range. Total range exceeds 1,000 km. Prices in Italy and Spain run from 25,000 to 30,800 euros.

Hyundai has revealed a new generation of the i20 hatchback, choosing Brazil as its launch market - a country where the car had not been sold before. It moves to the K3 platform shared with the Kona and Kia Seltos, adopts a rugged crossover look, and offers 1.0-litre petrol and turbo engines. Prices in Brazil run from 99,990 to 139,990 reais (about $18,000 to $25,200).

Xpeng has put its flagship X9 electric MPV on sale across seven European countries simultaneously, from Germany to Iceland. The seven-seat MPV uses an 800V platform with up to 615 km of WLTP range and 5C charging, with German prices from 77,600 euros (about $89,200).

Dodge has opened pre-orders for the new Charger in Europe, in two body styles and two powertrains. The all-electric Daytona offers 544 or 680 hp from a 100.5 kWh battery; the petrol Sixpack uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six with 426 or 558 hp. The range starts at 66,000 euros ($71,000), with first deliveries in September 2026.

Volkswagen has opened European orders for the facelifted Caddy. The fourth-generation van keeps its MQB platform and petrol, diesel and 150 PS eHybrid engines; the work went into a redesigned cabin with physical steering-wheel buttons and a 12.9-inch screen. German prices start at 31,511 euros ($33,900).

SAIC-Volkswagen has announced the ID.Era 8X, the third model in its China-only ID.Era family. It is a five-seat range-extender crossover positioned below the six-seat 9X, with a 1.5T generator and two motors for 503 hp, 51.1 or 65.2 kWh batteries, and around 340 to 400 km of electric range (WLTC). A full reveal comes later in 2026.

Geely's Galaxy sub-brand put the Starship 7 EV on sale in China on 11 June, a compact electric SUV with up to 605 km CLTC range, an 800V platform, and four variants from a guide price of 109,800 yuan ($16,200). A limited-time offer cuts entry to 99,800 yuan ($14,730) with subsidies.

smart's first sedan, the #6 EHD, is on sale in China. The plug-in-hybrid fastback is the brand's largest car yet, built on Geely's SEA platform with Mercedes-led design, a 435 hp powertrain, up to 285 km of electric range (CLTC), and a LiDAR unit as standard. Prices run from 179,900 to 229,900 yuan ($25,100 to $32,100).

BMW has issued two recalls for the iX3, the first car on its Neue Klasse platform. A faulty onboard charger on 145 cars risks electric shock during charging; a separate action covers 4,843 cars over incorrectly fitted side airbags. No injuries reported.