Gasgoo Daily presents a selection of the latest developments from China's automotive industry. Here are the key stories in this edition.
Luxeed V9 Cumulative Deliveries Surpass 30K Units, Setting Fastest Record for 500K-yuan-class MPVs
On Oct. 29, Luxeed announced cumulative deliveries of the Luxeed V9 have topped 30,000 units. The flagship MPV under HIMA claims the fastest delivery record for MPVs in the 500,000-yuan class. The 30,000th production unit rolled off the line on Oct. 21, securing the manufacturing capacity to reach the milestone.
IM LS8 NEO BEV Opens for Pre-Sale at 249,800 Yuan, with CATL Batteries Standard Across the Range
On October 29, IM Motors officially opened pre-sales for the LS8 NEO BEV, the first flagship five-seat SUV featuring full steer-by-wire technology under its NEXT·2028 strategy. Available in two variants, the 93 Max+ and 103 Max+, the model starts at 249,800 yuan with pre-sale benefits, aiming to set a new benchmark for premium five-seat electric SUVs in the 250,000 yuan price segment.
XPENG Starts Small-Scale Production of Solid-state Battery for Humanoid Robots
XPENG Vice President Gu Jie revealed on October 28 at the China Society of Automotive Engineers (SAECCE) conference that the company has completed small-scale production of a solid-state battery designed specifically for its IRON humanoid robot. The robot itself is now in the final stages before formal mass production (SOP).
According to Gu, the battery features high energy density and extreme safety. It weighs about 30% less and offers roughly 30% more capacity than conventional liquid lithium batteries. Its design prevents thermal runaway, allowing it to withstand rigorous tests including impact and nail penetration.
