Dongfeng‘s Voyah has officially launched its latest flagship, the Taishan (Titan) X8, a large five-seater SUV. The new model is available in five variants with a price range of 292,900 yuan (43,100 USD) to 379,900 yuan (55,900 USD).

The Taishan X8 shares a similar design language with its larger six-seater sibling, the Taishan. The vehicle has already demonstrated its market appeal by getting 20,000 orders in 20 hours after its pre-sale started.

Voyah has officially released the first official images of its latest model, the Passion S (codenamed “FE“). Positioned as a “tech-dynamic SUV,” the vehicle is poised to challenge the growing domestic FUV (Fusion Utility Vehicle) market, drawing comparisons to the Xiaomi YU7.

Huawei–JAC‘s Maextro has officially released the first set of images for the S800 Grand Design, a high-end custom version of its flagship sedan. The new model is scheduled to make its public debut in June. Based on the license plate shown in the official imagery, the vehicle is expected to be marketed in China as the Maextro S800 “Collector’s Edition.”

Leapmotor officially released the interior images of its latest flagship model, the Leapmotor D99, today. Built on the advanced LEAP 4.0 technical architecture, the new vehicle offers both pure electric (EV) and extended-range (EREV) powertrain options. It is equipped with a chassis combination of dual-chamber closed air suspension and CDC dynamic damping. This model was first unveiled last year during Leapmotor’s tenth anniversary. https://carnewschina.com/2026/05/18/leapmotors-minivan-d99-interior-images-released-featuring-rotating-seats/

Xiaomi officially announced that the Xiaomi YU7 GT performance SUV will launch on May 21 at 19:00 in China. The event will also include several ecosystem products, including the Xiaomi 17 Max smartphone, Xiaomi’s first clip-on earbuds, Xiaomi Band 10 Pro, and new smart home devices.  https://carnewschina.com/2026/05/18/xiaomi-yu7-gt-to-launch-on-may-21-with-300-km-h-top-speed-and-705-km-range/

Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding the capabilities of fully active suspension systems, with new SUVs from BYD, Huawei-backed Aito, and Li Auto demonstrating “three-wheel driving” functions that allow vehicles to continue moving after lifting one wheel off the ground.
The latest example is the Denza B8 (Fang Cheng Bao Bao Flash Charge Edition from BYD, which debuted with the company’s new DiSus-P Ultra suspension system. During a media demonstration at BYD’s off-road proving ground, the SUV lifted one wheel completely off the ground while continuing to drive at a limited speed using the remaining three wheels.  https://carnewschina.com/2026/05/15/byd-and-huawei-show-off-three-wheel-driving-systems-in-chinas-suv-tech-war/

Aistaland (Qijing), the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand co-developed by GAC Group and Huawei, has officially unveiled the interior of its first model, the GT7. The electric shooting brake, which was unveiled in March, is scheduled to hit the market in June, with deliveries beginning in July.  https://carnewschina.com/2026/05/15/gac-huawei-unveils-aistaland-gt7-interior-ahead-of-june-launch/

BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand launched the updated Bao 5 and Bao 8 Flash-Charge Edition SUVs in China on May 13, adding a new-generation DiSus-P Ultra intelligent hydraulic body control system and revised plug-in hybrid powertrains, according to Autohome. Overseas, the two SUVs are marketed as the Denza B5 and Denza B8.  https://carnewschina.com/2026/05/14/byds-denza-b5-b8-flash-charge-editions-launched-with-yunnian-p-ultra-suspension-from-43900-usd-in-china/

BAIC‘s Arcfox has officially announced that its latest mid-size sedan, the S3, is scheduled to hit the market on May 22, 2026. The vehicle, which was revealed via regulatory filings this March, is currently available for pre-sale with eight different configurations, priced between 64,800 yuan (9,500 USD) and 125,800 yuan (18,500 USD).  https://carnewschina.com/2026/05/13/arcfox-s3-to-officially-launch-on-may-22-with-swappable-battery-option/

The Huawei– and JAC-backed Maextro S800 remained China’s best-selling sedan priced above 700,000 yuan (102,900 USD) in April 2026 after recording 1,142 sales, according to ECC Intelligence tracking data shared by IT Home.  https://carnewschina.com/2026/05/13/maextro-s800-continues-chinas-ultra-luxury-sedan-dominance-as-bmw-drops-to-5/

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) has announced that since the Binguo Pro’s pre-sales on April 14, more than 30,000 locked-in orders have been received for its latest compact EV. Over 10,000 cars have also been delivered to customers, ifeng reported.

The Binguo Pro’s pre-sales price is between 58,800 and 72,800 yuan (8,700 to 10,700 USD). It will officially launch in China on May 22.  https://carnewschina.com/2026/05/13/wuling-binguo-pro-hits-30000-orders-delivers-10000-cars-in-one-month-launching-in-may-22-in-china/

The Chinese automotive market reached a new milestone in April 2026, with the retail penetration rate of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) surpassing 60% for the first time in history. According to the latest retail sales rankings from Dongchedi and data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), there is only one traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in the top ten best-sellers list.
In April, nine out of the top ten best-selling passenger models in China were electric or plug-in hybrids. The Geely Binyue (Coolray in the international markets) was the sole ICE representative, ranking 8th. The sales volume of the top-ranked Geely Xingyuan (Geely Galaxy EX2) was approximately 2.3 times that of the Coolray.

The top 10 retail models for April were:

Geely Xingyuan (Geely Galaxy EX2): 34,727 units
Xiaomi SU7: 26,826 units
Tesla Model Y: 22,990 units
Li Auto i6: 21,024 units
Changan Qiyuan (Nevo) Q05: 15,814 units
BYD Sealion 06 EV: 15,659 units
BYD Yuan Up: 15,658 units
Geely Coolray (ICE): 14,923 units
Leapmotor A10: 14,372 units
BYD Dolphin: 14,218 units
This marks a rapid decline for fuel-powered cars, which held five spots in the top ten as recently as March 2026, and seven spots in January.

Recent sightings of the Xiaomi YU7 GT in a striking “Cherry Red” (Burgundy) have surfaced online, revealing the full exterior of the high-performance crossover as units begin to accumulate at the factory. The vehicle is scheduled to make its official debut in late May, positioned as a “sports car-level SUV for travel.”  https://carnewschina.com/2026/05/12/xiaomi-yu7-gt-spotted-on-streets-a-990-hp-performance-suv-ready-for-launch/

BYD officially announced the market launch of the 2026 Seagull (known as the Dolphin Mini or Dolphin Surf in overseas markets). This model made its debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The updated model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from 69,900 yuan (10,300 USD) to 85,900 yuan (12,600 USD).
The most notable highlight is the introduction of the optional “God’s Eye B” intelligent driving assistance system (DiPilot 300), which includes Lidar. When equipped with this package, the vehicle’s price adjusts to 90,900 yuan (13,400 USD) and 97,900 yuan (14,400 USD), respectively.  https://carnewschina.com/2026/05/11/2026-byd-seagull-dolphin-mini-surf-launched-with-optional-lidar-and-405-km-range/