The 2023 Jaguar XEL is launched, fully evolving in sportiness and luxury

  On February 14, the 2023 Jaguar XEL was officially launched, priced at 299,800 yuan for the 2.0T 200PS Youth Sport Edition and 329,800 yuan for the 2.0T 250PS Enterprise Sport Edition. The new car is fully evolved in terms of sportiness and luxury. With its outstanding dynamic performance, cutting-edge technology that follows trends, and exquisite and smart exterior and interior design, it brings an outstanding high-powered driving experience to the fun-loving urban youth. 

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  Exquisite and agile, interpreting sports style

  The new Jaguar XEL inherits the brand’s unique design DNA, with a unique British style and elegance. The wide intake front grille, coupled with the iconic J-Blade Leopard Edge LED headlights with running water signals, makes the pioneering design full of style and taste. The body adopts a classic slip-back design, with a through-the-waist line and a sporty side skirt, which blends trendy and dynamic with British aesthetics. The upturned tail design and the blackened LED taillights with running water steering function are sporty.

  Not only does the exterior design highlight the youthful and dynamic temperament, but the cockpit design of the new Jaguar XEL is also very sports car sports style. The Mars Red sports interior and the center console complemented by etched aluminum alloy trim are both sporty and technological. The R-Dynamic leather steering wheel is equipped with matte chrome-plated paddle shifters, which not only improves the texture, but also brings more accurate and convenient control and driving. In addition, the enterprising sports version comes standard with bright metal pedals, which is more suitable for young people’s pursuit of ritual sense.

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  Born to move, fuel engine high-energy driving control

  Since its inception, Jaguar has never stopped pursuing outstanding performance and speed. Inheriting the brand’s track DNA, the new Jaguar XEL is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, providing users with two power versions of 200 horsepower and 250 horsepower. The maximum torque reaches 365 Nm, and the surging power is ready to be triggered.

  The new Jaguar XEL is equipped with a lightweight and high-strength aluminum alloy body architecture, which achieves excellent handling and optimal performance output. The 50:50 body balance weight ratio distributes the load evenly between the front and rear wheels of the vehicle, ensuring good grip and elegantly balanced body posture. The aluminum double wisharm front suspension and multi-link rear suspension enable the vehicle to provide users with excellent driving and steering performance, providing users with a hearty driving pleasure.

  The new car is also equipped with Jaguar Drive Control, with adjustable dynamic mode, ASPC full road condition adaptive control system and torque vector distribution system and other driving control technologies, even in the face of a variety of complex road surfaces, it can calmly deal with. In addition, all models are equipped with self-repairing tires as standard, which extends the service life of tires and greatly enhances driving safety and provides all-round protection for travel.

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  Innovative technology, play smart space

  While enjoying the driving pleasure, trendy technology is also essential. The new Jaguar XEL is equipped with rich and forward-looking technology to create an exquisite, luxurious and convenient driving space for fun-loving urban youth. The InControl OS 2.0 infotainment system is applied to all models, and the interface can be switched to common functions in up to two steps, with smooth response and convenient operation. The new car is equipped with Tmall Genie voice assistant, with a new generation of natural voice control system, you can do whatever you want, and everything is under control.

  The new Jaguar XEL has also been upgraded in terms of intelligent driving assistance. The enterprising sports version is equipped with ACC adaptive cruise system, collision prevention emergency braking, lane keeping assistance and other technologies to ensure driving safety in an all-round way and bring users a more secure travel experience. The enterprising sports version is also equipped with a dual-screen exclusive touch system composed of a 10.2-inch high definition central touch screen and a 5.5-inch air conditioner control screen, plus a 12.3-inch virtual LCD dashboard, which can realize multi-screen linkage and communicate with the outside world anytime and anywhere.

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  Inheriting the Jaguar family’s pursuit of driving pleasure, the new Jaguar XEL brings a purer and more personalized self-expression to every urban youth who pursues British taste and loves technology driving control with a high-energy and evolved driving experience, and implements the "fun and action" attitude to life to the end. (Jaguar cars, for photos)

Starting from about RMB 290,000, Mazda CX-70 is officially listed, equipped with 3.3T

The latest news comes that the CX-70 has made its debut in overseas markets as a new medium-sized model. It is reported that this model is equipped with a powerful 3.3T and offers two power options. Although it is not clear whether it will be introduced to the domestic market, it is reported that it is expected to start at about 290,000 yuan.

In terms of appearance design, the Mazda CX-70 adopts the latest family-style design style. The design of the middle net is unique, and the headlight group is exquisite, presenting a dynamic appearance as a whole. The body lines are full and powerful, the wheel hub design is in line with the overall atmosphere, and the tail design also echoes the style of the whole vehicle, providing spoilers. Different models will also have different details.

In terms of powertrains, the Mazda CX-70 offers a variety of options. These include a plug-in hybrid system with a 2.5L engine and an electric motor, with a combined power of up to 241 kW; in addition, there is a 3.3T turbocharged 48V light hybrid system, with a maximum power of 206 kW and 254 kW respectively. Models are equipped, and some models will also be provided to meet the different needs of consumers.

For the Mazda CX-70, I believe all fans are looking forward to it. After all, as a brand-new medium-sized, its dynamic appearance and powerful power system are very eye-catching. And, considering Mazda’s excellent performance in terms of performance, I believe this CX-70 will also bring consumers a more surprising experience.

First of all, let’s talk about its exterior design. From the appearance point of view, the CX-70 adopts the latest family-style design style, which not only shows the fashionable and dynamic side, but also retains the simple atmosphere of Mazda. Especially the front face design, black honeycomb middle net with exquisite headlights, makes the whole front look very sharp. In addition, the body line is smooth, the contour is full, and the overall shape is very powerful, which leaves a deep impression.

Next, let’s take a look at its power system. As a medium-sized model, the CX-70 offers a variety of power options, including a 2.5L engine, a plug-in hybrid system with an electric motor, and a 3.3T turbocharged 48V light hybrid system. No matter what power combination, it can bring excellent power output and a smooth driving experience to the driver. Moreover, the equipped 8-speed automatic transmission and the four-wheel drive system provided by some models provide comprehensive protection for driving in different road conditions.

To sum up, the launch of the Mazda CX-70 will undoubtedly bring more choices to consumers. Whether it is the appearance design or power performance, it shows Mazda’s exquisite skills in automobile manufacturing and the spirit of continuous innovation. It is expected that the CX-70 will achieve better results in the domestic market in the future and bring more surprises and pleasant driving experiences to consumers.

Mercedes-Benz (China) Automotive Sales Co., Ltd. and Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. recall some imported GLE SUVs, GLS SUVs and domestic C-class vehicles

China Quality News Network News, according to the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation on November 29, Mercedes-Benz (China) Automotive Sales Co., Ltd. and Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd. recently filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the requirements of the "Regulations on the Management of Recall of Defective Automobile Products" and the "Implementation Measures for the Management of Recall of Defective Automobile Products".

Mercedes-Benz (China) Automotive Sales Co., Ltd. 

From November 30, 2022, some imported GLE SUVs and GLS SUVs with production dates from May 21, 2019 to April 22, 2022 will be recalled, totaling 131,924 vehicles. 

Due to deviations in the assembly process of some vehicles within the scope of this recall, the rear door window glass trim strip is not firmly fixed. During the driving of the vehicle, the rear door window glass trim strip may loosen or fall off, increasing the risk of accidents or injury to other road users around the vehicle, posing a safety hazard. 

Mercedes-Benz (China) Automotive Sales Co., Ltd. will check whether the rear door window glass trim strip is firmly fixed for vehicles within the scope of the recall through authorized dealers. If it is loose, check whether the bracket of the trim strip is damaged. If the bracket is intact, reinstall the bracket; if the bracket is damaged, replace the corresponding rear door triangular window to eliminate safety hazards. 

Mercedes-Benz (China) Automotive Sales Co., Ltd. 

From January 13, 2023, a total of 29,251 imported GLS SUVs with production dates between January 25, 2019 and June 23, 2022 will be recalled. 

The spring in the third-row seat back locking mechanism of some vehicles within the scope of this recall may not be installed as required, resulting in the failure of the third-row seat back lock in the event of a vehicle collision, and the seat back fixing will be affected, increasing the risk of occupant injury and posing a safety hazard. 

Mercedes-Benz (China) Automotive Sales Co., Ltd. will inspect the springs in the third-row seat back locking mechanism for vehicles within the scope of the recall through authorized dealers. If the spring is missing or not properly installed, the corresponding seat back frame will be replaced free of charge to eliminate safety hazards. 

Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. 

From December 19, 2022, a total of 3,041 C-Class vehicles with production dates between October 28, 2021 and December 27, 2021 will be recalled. 

Some vehicles within the scope of this recall may experience cracking in the transmission support weld due to deviations in the manufacturing process of the transmission support. Forces and vibrations generated during vehicle operation may damage the transmission support, causing the transmission height to decrease. In extreme cases, the connection between the transmission and the drive shaft may be broken, causing the vehicle to lose power. In addition, damaged parts may be separated from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or accidents to other road users around the vehicle, posing a safety hazard. 

Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. will check the production time of the transmission support for vehicles within the scope of the recall through authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers. If the production time is within the affected range, the transmission support will be replaced free of charge to eliminate safety hazards. 

Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. and Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd. will notify relevant owners of the recall by registered mail and other means. Users can call the service hotline: 400-818-1188 through landline or mobile phone for consultation (service hours are Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day). In addition, you can also log in to the website www.dpac.org.cn, www.recall.org.cn, and follow the WeChat official account (SAMRDPAC) for more information and reflect defect clues. 

Liaocheng area Peugeot 4008 is being discounted! The highest discount 30,000, the car is sufficient

At [Autohome Liaocheng Promotion Channel], we bring you the latest car market trends. At present, the much-anticipated price reduction is in an attractive promotion. In Liaocheng, a busy city, car buyers can enjoy a profit of up to 30,000 yuan to further optimize the original car purchase budget. The starting price is already as low as 129,700 yuan, which is a good opportunity not to be missed. If you are interested in this model, be sure to click the "Check Car Price" button in the quotation form to get more accurate preferential information and seize this rare car purchase opportunity.

聊城地区标致4008正在优惠!最高优惠3万,现车充足

The Peugeot 4008 is designed in modern urban fashion, showing a unique and dynamic appearance. On the front face, it adopts a family-style lion-roar design, and the air intake grille is made of chrome material, with sharp lines, which enhances the visual impact. The overall style is highly recognizable, and the combination of tough body contours and exquisite detail design shows Peugeot’s pursuit of quality and aesthetics. The smooth lines of the body emphasize the sense of movement, whether it is close or far, it leaves a deep impression.

聊城地区标致4008正在优惠!最高优惠3万,现车充足

With its well-designed body lines, the Peugeot 4008 shows the perfect combination of movement and power. The body size is 4510mm x 1850mm x 1628mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2730mm, which provides passengers with a spacious and comfortable interior space. The front and rear wheel tracks are 1579mm and 1587mm respectively, ensuring the stability of the vehicle during driving. In terms of tire specifications, the Peugeot 4008 is equipped with 225/55 R18 tires at the front and rear, with a stylish and strong grip rim design, which not only guarantees driving performance, but also adds a sense of mobility to the appearance.

聊城地区标致4008正在优惠!最高优惠3万,现车充足

The interior design of the Peugeot 4008 reflects the perfect combination of sophistication and modernity. The center console is equipped with a 10-inch high definition touch screen, which is easy to operate and has excellent display effect. It supports automatic speech recognition and can easily control multimedia, navigation, telephone and air conditioning systems. The steering wheel is made of leather, which is comfortable to hold, and is equipped with manual up and down + front and rear adjustment functions, which is convenient for the driver to adjust individually. The interior seats are made of advanced leather. The main and passenger seats not only support front and rear adjustment, backrest adjustment and high and low adjustment, but also provide waist support (4-way) function to ensure passenger comfort. The front seats are also equipped with heating function, which adds thoughtful care for cold weather travel. The setting of the USB/Type-C interface also meets the convenient needs of modern people for electronic devices. There is an interface in the front and rear rows to fully meet the charging and data transmission needs of passengers. Overall, the interior design of the 4008 is both practical and detail-oriented, demonstrating the high-quality pursuit of the Peugeot brand.

聊城地区标致4008正在优惠!最高优惠3万,现车充足

The car series Peugeot 4008 is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 125 kW and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, providing a powerful power output. The engine is presented in the form of a 170 horsepower L4, and with an 8-speed automatic transmission, it ensures a smooth driving experience and high-efficiency transmission.

To sum up, Autohome owners are full of praise for the exterior design of the Peugeot 4008, believing that it reflects the charm of French cars, and the details are even more satisfactory to him, especially the wheel design, which is not only beautiful, but also of high quality. For consumers who pursue quality and aesthetics, the 4008 is undoubtedly a reliable choice.

Leapfrog enjoyment, beyond expectations, Changan Mazda 2024 MAZDA CX-5 price 125,800

  The 11th holiday is coming, and the best time to buy a car is urgent. From now on, the price of Changan Mazda 2024 MAZDA CX-5 starts from 125,800 yuan. If you buy a car before October 30, 2023, you can enjoy 12 periods of interest-free loans of 60,000 yuan, or choose to replace the old car, you can enjoy a subsidy of up to 4,000 yuan. Two new 2.0L 6AT Zhishang Pro and 2.0L 6AT Zhishang Pro models (limited to 1,000 units) are added, and the safety configuration is fully upgraded. Global quality assurance, leapfrog safety standards, "integrated human-horse" control, and "soul" design are high-value. The 2024 MAZDA CX-5 is a high-value choice for self-driving travel during the long holiday.

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  As the first model equipped with "Chuangchi Blue Sky" technology and "Soul" design concept, since the MAZDA CX-5 entered the Chinese market, it has become the strength of the joint venture compact SUV with its "one-in-one" handling performance and excellent quality and reliability. Worldwide, the MAZDA CX-5 has also been well-known, and has successively won the North American IIHS "Top Safety Pick +" and China C-NCAP, Australia A-NCAP, and European E-NCAP five-star safety certifications. As early as 2022, its global sales have exceeded 3.50 million, and the global sales volume has exceeded 400,000 in a single year, ranking firmly in the top ten SUVs in the world.

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  Faced with the growing demand for safe travel and the desire for high-quality cars in the Chinese market, Changan Mazda has created a model of safety and handling performance beyond the same level based on the real and excellent reputation of MAZDA CX-5 global 3.50 million users. With new product competitiveness, refresh users’ new value awareness of joint venture compact SUVs, so that more and more users can join the Changan Mazda "Yuema Starry Sky" family and share the joy of driving!

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  Quality is the magic weapon for the MAZDA CX-5 to sell well in the Chinese auto market. In the world-renowned "CR Consumer Reports" car reliability poll list, Mazda has ranked among the top for many consecutive years, and the MAZDA CX-5 has been on the list many times. Changan Mazda found that after dismantling the MAZDA CX-5 after domestic users drove more than 400,000 kilometers, the vehicle paint is shiny, the seat is not collapsed, the buttons are not loose, the steering wheel is not dermabraded, the sealing tape is not aged, the body is not deformed, the engine is not faulty, and the gearbox is not overhauled, which fully confirms the high reliability and durability of the MAZDA CX-5.

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  In the MAZDA CX-5’s proud "Centaur" handling performance, the 13:1 high compression ratio of the "Chuangchi Blue Sky" engine and the high-pressure direct injection system in the cylinder, the surging linear power output allows users to enjoy the joy of every speed increase, satisfying their desire for speed; the 14.2:1 steering gear ratio, combined with the four-wheel independently suspended "Chuangchi Blue Sky" chassis, brings lighter and more accurate control, allowing users to enjoy the pleasure of every turn, and the blessing of the "Acceleration Vector Control System Upgraded GVC PLUS" makes the corner control more arbitrary.

  The 2024 MAZDA CX-5 is equipped with a 10.25-inch high definition touchable center display screen, a 7-inch TFT multi-function LCD instrument panel, supports wireless Carplay and Carlife, and the MZD Yuelian system is standard in all series to meet the dual needs of driving information focus and intelligent experience. "Chuangchi Blue Sky" i-ACTIV AWD intelligent four-wheel drive system adds "Off-Road Traction Assist Off-Road Traction Assist System", which not only enhances the 2024 MAZDA CX-5’s ability to get out of trouble on rotten roads, but also effectively improves the driving texture and truly realizes the free movement of the car.

  Added 2.0L 6AT Zhishang Pro and 2.0L 6AT Zhiya Pro models (limited to 1,000 units), priced at 139,800 yuan and 153,800 yuan respectively, active safety configuration is fully upgraded, standard 360-degree panoramic image parking system, BSM blind spot monitoring system, RCTA reversing warning system, MRCC adaptive cruise system, CTS cruise mode intelligent driving assistance system, LAS lane keeping assistance system, LDWS lane departure warning system, SBS medium and high speed brake assistance system, FOW forward collision warning system, SCBS low speed brake assistance system, HBC adaptive high beam control system. Active safety equipment is full at one time, and no matter how complex the driving environment is, it can give drivers and passengers a sense of peace of mind.

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  Since entering the car market in the 1960s, the Mazda brand has been committed to following the changes of the times and the car scene, giving cars more role connotations, and continuing to deepen the unique driving pleasure while meeting users’ needs for safe and secure travel. Whether it is in the city or in the mountains, Changan Mazda 2024 MAZDA CX-5 can meet your travel needs and bring you a high-quality and fun car-owning life. (Graphic: Courtesy of Changan Mazda)

Landscape’s happy cockpit refuses to be the same, and Landscape’s confidant will be listed on October 13

On September 24th, Lantu Automobile successfully held the "Happy Cockpit Communication Meeting" at Dongfeng Automobile Global Innovation Center (Wuhan) to explore the development trend of smart cockpit in the new era. At the same time, it showcased the strength of the Happy Cockpit with excellent technical strength and forward-looking innovation concepts. Lantu’s soulmate with the new Happy Cockpit will also be officially launched on October 13th.

Driven by the wave of intelligence, users’ demand for smart cockpits is no longer satisfied with basic travel functions, but a more comprehensive, personalized and rich full-dimensional comfortable space. As a high-end smart new energy brand, Lantu Automotive has always adhered to "everything is based on user experience first". Lantu’s latest generation of smart cockpits – Happy Cockpit, with deep application of AI intelligent models, is equipped with leading software and hardware technology systems and open system ecosystems, allowing users to experience more temperature, depth and breadth. Redefine the new era of smart cockpit experience with the three-degree "Happy" concept, bringing users a sense of relaxation, comfort and comfort.

More temperature: reject "mentally retarded" cars and machines, and enjoy a warm time in the smart space

Chickens and ducks talk, answer wrong questions, turn around in place… "Disobedient" smart cars and machines have always been a difficult problem for users to solve. Say goodbye to the dumbfounded interaction, and start from the Lantu Xiaoyao cockpit. The AI intelligent voice assistant in the Xiaoyao cockpit has millisecond-level fast response and accurate understanding capabilities, and the interaction response is fast, accurate, full, and soft; it supports global language control, full scene visibility can be said, four-tone zone recognition + sound source positioning, and cooperates with natural bionic voice and other functions. It can not only deeply understand commands, but also respond quickly and accurately, and use technology to make users feel "temperature". In addition to voice interaction, Landmap also provides users with a variety of gesture operations, such as an "ok" gesture to answer calls, a "V" gesture to take pictures, a "shush" gesture to mute multimedia, and a "fist" gesture to pause music playback, etc., making interaction easier.

The world’s first OLED curved-edge sliding screen in the automotive industry, comparable to the central control screen of a flagship smartphone, provides users with an efficient, personalized, and diverse driving experience.

The Landscape cockpit implements "safety is the greatest luxury" to the end, intelligently recognizes the driver’s fatigue state and prompts, monitors the many possibilities that may cause danger in the car, such as children accidentally triggering, leaving children and pets in the car, etc., effectively reducing the accident rate and protecting the safety of the whole family. "Exclusive authentication mode" automatically synchronizes personal preferences for each ID. In addition, the Landscape cockpit also supports pet mode, rear baby guardian mode, rest mode, movie viewing mode, outdoor entertainment mode and other special functions, so that the warmth of the smart cockpit can be transmitted to each user’s car scene.

More depth: bid farewell to the "card" era, smooth operation will no longer be delayed

"Xiaoyao" comes from understanding users, and the freedom of Xiaoyao cockpit "Xiaoyao" not only has the stronger computing power of stacking hardware, but also relies on the world’s leading "software-defined car". The Xiaoyao cockpit uses the industry’s top Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P car machine chip, which can make the car machine respond more quickly, and the upgrade is not stuck, providing users with silky operation and system protection. It is reported that Lantu engineers have scored Antu Rabbit on the confidant model, scoring 101w +. According to the ranking released by the Antu car machine version in September performance list, it can be ranked in TOP 3.

Lantu’s self-developed car and machine system, the interaction is silky and smooth, and bid farewell to "stuck". Through OTA upgrades, Lantu Auto can continue to improve the richness of the car and machine system for users, allowing users to use it frequently during the life cycle of the vehicle. With faster iteration speed and higher iteration efficiency, Lantu Car Machine System can bring users the same freshness as mobile phone system updates.

In terms of privacy and security, the cockpit provides users with a variety of privacy protection mechanisms to fully protect users’ data security: turn off the microphone and camera in the cockpit with one click to create a personal private space; support users to hide personal information such as phone calls, schedules, and tracks to avoid others seeing; users can also lock individual pictures/videos, visible only to the owner’s account, and protect privacy in a refined manner. Through these measures, the cockpit truly allows users to "worry-free car".

More breadth: Refuse to be the same, personalized customization makes users unique

Rejecting cookie-cutter homogeneity, the Lantu Happy Cockpit allows each user to have their own "Happy Cockpit" through a more comprehensive, richer and more inclusive open system ecosystem. The driver interconnection of the Happy Cockpit meets the rigid needs of users in the car, breaks the boundary between mobile phones and cars, and turns the car screen into a "mobile phone soft bracket" through interconnection; richer audio and video entertainment, integrates TOP-level entertainment applications, scene-based content selection recommendations, and immersive car family KTV. The Happy Cockpit turns into a "e-sports room", "audio and video room" and "Karaoke room" in seconds, creating a "third space" for users.

In order to provide users with a personalized experience, Landmap Auto invites professionals such as technology companies, IT, automotive industry practitioners, and software enthusiasts to join in through a global developer program to jointly create more, better, and more unique car and machine applications; through the "Young Developer Program", it widely absorbs the strength of young people from colleges and universities, and promotes Landmap’s happy cockpit to be more interesting and dynamic.

The open service ecosystem and micro-scene customization function of Xiaoyao Cockpit allow each user to arrange exclusive scenes according to their preferences to meet different travel needs. Users can freely upload and download various scenarios through cloud sharing, truly realizing a car with thousands of faces, completely breaking the homogenization limitation of smart cockpits, and making each trip more personalized for users.

In order to inject more interesting and dynamic elements into the product, so that the car system can keep up with the thinking of young people, Lantu Auto launched the "Young Developer Program" for young people in colleges and universities, and jointly held the first university developer competition with Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Through cross-border integration, we can create a diverse smart cockpit ecosystem and help young people get in touch with cutting-edge smart car technology.

Use technology to know how to imagine and make travel more "carefree". Landmap’s carefree cockpit is not only the crystallization of intelligent technology, but also a significant other full of temperature, depth and breadth of travel, boosting the entire intelligent connected car industry to have a profound impact. Technology is good, dreams are beautiful, Landmap Auto is taking practical actions to turn the automotive AI era from vision to reality, leading every user into a smarter and more intimate travel era!

International Emmy Award nominations announced, Ouyang Zhenhua and mainland newcomers compete for the emperor

     







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    Recently, the nominations for the 35th International Emmy Awards were announced. The TV movie "Little Train" produced by the Movie Channel was nominated for the "Best TV Movie Award"; the young actor Guo Jiaming was nominated for the "Best Actor" for the TV movie "My Own Deutschland". The awards ceremony will be held in New York on November 19.


    Guo Jiaming confronts Ouyang Zhenhua


    The TV movie "My Own Germany", which was nominated for the International Emmy Award for Best Actor, is a work produced by the film channel in 2006. It tells the story of a Chinese student named Xiao Yang who goes from loss and collapse to forge ahead and rise in Germany. The bumpy characters’ fate, the enchanted soundtrack of "Homesickness", and the strong German style make the film not only a good story with delicate emotions and motivating people to improve, but also a visual feast. The actor Guo Jiaming is known as a Chinese opera talent who combines performance, vocal music, piano and music creation. His performance in the play is quite outstanding, and a play playing the piano in the square brings to the fullest the desperate feelings of the characters at that moment, which has been unanimously affirmed by the director and many industry insiders. He has won the Best Actor Award at the 14th College Student Film Festival and the 2007 Lily Award and the Syracuse (Syracuse) Film Festival in the United States. This time, he will compete with Guo Jiaming for the "Best Actor" title at the Emmy Awards, as well as the former Oscar winner Jim Broadbent in the British "Street" and Ouyang Zhenhua in the Hong Kong "Casino".


    "Little Train" won the Magnolia Award


    Nominated for "Best TV Movie," "Little Train," based on Su Tong’s short story "The Thief," follows the toy train as a clue to the friendship between two teenage children, was selected from more than 800 films in the competition. It is especially exciting to see whether the screenwriter of "Little Train", Yan Fei, beat many overseas rivals at the 13th Shanghai TV Festival to become the first Chinese to win the Magnolia Award for TV Movie Screenwriting.


    The International Emmy Awards represent the highest honor in the international television industry, and are known as the three major entertainment events in the world together with the movie "Oscar" and the music "Grammy". In 2006, He Lin, the star of the TV movie "Mother of Slaves" produced by the Movie Channel, won the "Best Actress" award at the International Emmy Awards, setting a new record for an Asian actress.


Editor in charge: Li Xiuwei

Huawei partners with Lantu to add another member to the automotive sector

Author: Wu Kai

On January 22, Lantu announced the formal signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Huawei. It is reported that the two parties will jointly create the ultimate intelligent travel experience around user requests according to their respective field advantages, and accelerate the large-scale commercialization of intelligent technology through innovation and exploration in multiple fields through cooperative models.

Landmap car WeChat official account

Landmap said: "Huawei’s deep accumulation in ICT technology and continuous breakthroughs in the field of intelligence will help Dongfeng Landmap to further upgrade and iterate in the field of smart new energy vehicles."

In the eyes of industry insiders, the cooperation between the two parties may adopt the Huawei HI (Huawei Inside) model. Under this model, Huawei and cooperative car companies jointly develop, and the cooperative models will be equipped with Huawei’s full-stack smart car solutions. At present, there are three car companies that have adopted this cooperation model: GAC Aian, BAIC Extreme Fox, and Changan Avita.

With Lantu joining Huawei’s cooperative car companies, Huawei’s automotive portfolio has expanded again.

With Baidu, why cooperate with Huawei?

Huawei is not the first tech giant to partner with Landmap.

In 2022, Lantu announced the formation of an effective technical alliance with Baidu. Lantu said that it will use Baidu’s technology in intelligent driving and intelligent cabin to create leading high-order intelligent driving assistance, intelligent human-machine interaction, intelligent networking and other technologies.

Then in 2023, the new Landmap FREE, equipped with Baidu Apollo’s pilot assist driving function, was officially launched.

In the field of smart cars, Huawei and Baidu have many of the same businesses, and intelligent driving is one of the core areas of overlap. Will this cooperation with Huawei, which is also a leader in the field of autonomous driving, change the cooperation between Landmap and Baidu?

Times Finance asked Landmap for information on this. As of press time, the official has not replied.

A person close to Huawei told Times Finance that the cooperation period between the two parties is long and is still in the early stage, and more information is expected to be announced one after another.

New Travel CEO He Lei revealed on the evening of January 21 that the cooperation between Lantu and Huawei will adopt the HI model, and subsequent products will be equipped with Huawei’s Hongmeng car machine and ADS (Huawei high-end intelligent driving system). However, self-developed businesses such as Lantu car machine system should also be retained, and its product portfolio may be a high-end and low-end matching model in the future.

Times Finance asked both companies for details on the specific content of the cooperation between Lantu and Huawei, and the responsible person of Lantu and Huawei replied that "there is no more information at present".

As a high-end new energy vehicle brand under Dongfeng Company, Dongfeng attaches great importance to the Lantu brand.

On July 29, 2020, at the Lantu Automobile brand strategy conference, Zhu Yanfeng, then chairperson and party secretary of Dongfeng Company, personally stood on the platform and explained the brand strategy and future planning of Lantu Automobile.

"We are committed to building Dongfeng Lantu into a leader in high-end new energy passenger vehicles in China. From 2021, no less than one new car will be launched into the market every year. In the next three to five years, Dongfeng Lantu’s products will cover various market segments such as cars, SUVs, MPVs, crossovers, and high-performance vehicles." Zhu Yanfeng said that the launch of the Lantu brand has opened a new round of hard work for Dongfeng to develop high-end brands and promote brand improvement.

Compared with other new car-making forces, the market performance of Lantu in 2023 is not impressive. According to the data provided by Lantu, its overall sales volume in 2023 was 50,552, with an average monthly sales volume of 4,212. However, in the second half of last year, Lantu’s vehicle deliveries began to rise rapidly, and it exceeded 10,000 in December.

At present, there are three models on sale in Lantu Auto, namely Lantu FREE, Lantu Chasing Light, and Lantu Dreamer. Lantu told Times Finance that the above three models will still be the main sales force in 2024, and a new car is planned to be released, but the timing is undetermined.

The debate between Huawei HI model and Smart Choice model intensifies

With the addition of Landmap to Huawei’s automotive map, the competition within Huawei’s automotive business will become increasingly intense.

Some people believe that the sales of BAIC Extreme Fox, Changan Avita and other brand models under Huawei HI mode are not bright. If Lantu and Huawei adopt HI mode this time, the effect remains to be seen.

Dcar data shows that in 2023, the sales volume of Changan Avita brand cars under the Huawei HI model was only 23,485; the annual sales volume of BAIC’s Extreme Fox α coefficient S series models, including the HI version, was only 15,163.

*** is the smart selection model. Since the second half of last year, with the hot sales of products such as M7, the cumulative sales of the Q brand under the smart selection model will increase to 94,380 units in 2023.

The HI model and Huawei Smart Choice model are both new cooperation models between Huawei and car companies. According to Huawei, in the HI model, car companies dominate, the underlying intelligent driving functions are provided by Huawei, and the car companies are responsible for product decision-making and experience; under the Smart Choice model, Huawei has a higher degree of participation, and it has a greater voice over product definition, design, channel sales, brand operation, etc. At present, car companies that adopt the Smart Choice cooperation model include Cyrus, Chery, Jianghuai, etc.

For different cooperation models, the attitude of each cooperative car company is also different. Recently, Zhu Huarong, chairperson of Changan Automobile, made a unique evaluation of Huawei’s HI model, highlighting the complex attitude of car companies towards the cooperation model with Huawei.

"Why doesn’t [Changan Automobile] work with Huawei to develop a smart selection model, why does it want to develop a HI model? First, Changan’s strategy is that cars must have their own brand, not someone else’s brand. If it is someone else’s brand, it will be wrong. Second, Changan must do things in line with the requirements of the national industrial policy, because I think other models are problematic." Zhu Huarong said on January 16.

In Zhu Huarong’s opinion, the cooperation model needs to clarify the attribution of responsibility. Under the HI model, any time there is a problem, Avita and Changan Automobile are responsible.

At the signing site between Lantu and Huawei, Huawei was represented by Xu Zhijun, vice chairperson and rotating chairperson of Huawei, and Jin Yuzhi, CEO of Huawei Smart Car Solutions BU. However, the "key man" of Huawei’s automotive business – Huawei managing director, end point BG CEO, and chairperson of Smart Car Solutions BU Yu Chengdong did not appear.

According to a previous report by Economic Observer Network, Yu Chengdong is a representative of Huawei’s internal "car-making faction", and Xu Zhijun, who previously promoted Huawei’s car BU independence, is a firm "no-car-making faction". That is to say, Xu Zhijun more supports the HI model as a supplier, while Yu Chengdong more supports the smart selection model of deep participation in car-making.

"We Lao Yu [Yu Chengdong] are not convinced, but he only has one vote. As the head of the consumer business, Lao Yu wants to build cars from the start of consumer BG," Xu Zhijun said at the 2021 Huawei Technology Conference.

The appearance of Xu Zhijun and Yu Chengdong’s absence this time also added more uncertainty to the competition between Huawei’s HI model and Smart Choice model.

Geely 25 Xingyue L price exposure! Price reduction 17,000, standard electric seat + CDC suspension

Geely dealer salesperson said that the 2025 Xingyue L opened the pre-sale, two-wheel drive version of the star, four-wheel drive Mochizuki version of the price of 158,000 yuan, 168,000 yuan, after the listing of the price of more refund less not make up. The new car is higher than the 2024 configuration, standard headrest audio, seat massage, two rows of electric seats, CDC variable damping suspension, equipped with 2.0T + 8AT power.

The comparison models are all 2.0T + 8AT.

The 2025 Xingyue L adds green paint and a new shape straight waterfall grille + silver brand LOGO. The new car adds a white interior, cancels the physical button below the central control screen, moves the wireless charging board to the front of the armrest box, and upgrades the brightness of the door panel ambient light. The car will continue to use Galaxy OS and will not upgrade Meizu FlymeAuto.

The 2025 Xingyue L is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine, with a maximum power of 175kW and a peak torque of 350N · m. It is matched with an 8-speed manual transmission. The comprehensive fuel consumption of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models is 7.79L and 8.59L for 100 kilometers, respectively.

From 2.528 million yuan, two models of Porsche 911 are listed

accelerate brake fuel consumption second rice liter Infinitely close to perfection! Test the Porsche 911 Targa 4S Review Editor – Huang Zhengqiao:

There is no doubt that this is a big step towards the return of the Porsche 911 Targa to classics. Previously, the Targa (997) had a large all-glass sunroof that made it a bit less flavorful. Now, Porsche has finally recreated the familiar large roll cage on this generation (991). Compared with other products in the family, the Targa has a more diverse personality, it looks romantic but not ostentatious, low-key but not lacking in performance, enough comfort to ensure daily walking, 4.67 seconds of 0-100km/h acceleration and only 34 meters of braking results are outstanding, after entering the sports mode, the handling experience is still the impression of the sharp 911, and this generation of Targa did not launch the rear drive model is the only regret, which makes it lose some playability.

Review Editor – Sheng Yuanjun:

The appearance of this Targa is very stunning. It has changed the shape of the previous generation model "panoramic sunroof". The overall style can be said to be a tribute to the classic model, and it also returns to the classic concept of the Targa model "hard top convertible". As for the driving quality, there is no obvious difference between it and the ordinary 911 model. It can be said that it is a product that is well balanced between performance and daily driving comfort. At the same time, its acceleration and braking performance are naturally unquestionable. After the SportChrono component is installed, the ejection start becomes a piece of cake. However, this generation of Targa currently only provides four-wheel drive, and there is no pure rear drive model to choose from, which may be a pity for many 911 loyal fans.

Review Editor -:

To say that the Targa is the most beautiful 911 model, I believe no one will object. The ecstatic rear glass top and the classic anti-roll frame in the B-pillar position are its most eye-catching identity "nameplate". But what is torn is that the current generation of Targa only offers four-wheel drive models, which makes it lose the unique driving charm of the rear-drive layout of the 911 family. It has some discounts on playability. Some people even think that the four-wheel drive 911 is as strange as the front-drive Ferrari, and now this is the contradiction. If you like more appearance, it is the most elegant 911, and if you care more about driving experience, then obviously the Carrera S or the more expensive GT3 are more suitable.