Meizu ∞ Lynk & Co Launch Conference to be held on March 30
Recently, Meizu, the Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer, announced that it will hold the "Meizu ∞Lynk & Co Unbounded Ecological Conference" on March 30 at the Shanghai Mercedes-Benz Cultural Center. At the conference Meizu is expected to release its 20 series flagship mobile phone line, the company’s new Flyme 10 OS, and Flyme Auto a customized version of the Flyme operating system designed specifically for Lynk & Co’s latest model, a fast back SUV called the 08. At the event, Lynk & Co's 08 will also be unveiled for the first time on stage.
XPeng P7i pricing confuses fans
On March 10th, XPeng officially launched its highly anticipated P7i, sparking a lively debate among the brand's fans. The pricing range for the electric vehicle is set between 249,900 to 339,900 RMB ($47,000), which has left many potential customers feeling unsure. While existing car owners are praising the P7i's advanced intelligent features, which are reportedly ahead of the industry standard, others are concerned about the pricing strategy in the current market where prices are generally decreasing.
90-day price protection policy introduced by Li Auto
On March 13th, Li Auto introduced a price protection policy, which allows customers to receive a refund for the price difference if the official selling price of the purchased vehicle drops within 90 days from the purchase date. This policy applies to all L7, L8, and L9 models. Earlier, Li Auto also made it clear that reducing prices of the vehicles does not necessarily increase the sales volume of the automaker, but instead reduces the sales volume of competitors
Limited to 10,000, Geely Galaxy L7 starts pre-orders
On March 13th, Geely’s Galaxy L7 officially began accepting pre-orders. Pre-orders are limited to the first 10,000 people, and a deposit of 599 RMB can be used to offset 5,999 RMB of the car’s price. Customers who pre-order can also enjoy benefits such as priority viewing of the car, priority test driving, and priority delivery. Previously, Geely stated that the car will be equipped with a three-speed DHT Pro hybrid transmission, using the P1+P2 scheme, which can assist in driving and also drive independently.
XPeng G6 size exceeds Tesla Model Y
Recently, XPeng filed its new coupe SUV the G6 with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. According to the published information the SUV is expected to debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April later this year. The side profile of the new car is said to be very similar to Tesla’s Model Y, while wheelbase and dimensions of the SUV is said to be nearly identical to the model Y. The G6 filed for registration is the standard version equipped with traditional optical side mirrors, a version with electronic side mirrors is expected to be released in the future.