Lei Kang

Hesai did not disclose the name of the Toyota joint venture, but said that the automaker's models equipped with its ATX LiDAR will go into mass production in 2026.

The BYD Yuan Up, renamed Atto 2 in Hong Kong, starts at 155,000 Hong Kong dollars ($19,750).

The updated Deepal L07 is available in BEV and EREV variants, with a starting guide price of RMB 145,900 ($20,350).

From August 1 to 10, China's total passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 452,000 units, down 4 percent year-on-year.

Currently, BYD's smart driving models mainly use its God's Eye systems, although its sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao uses Huawei's Qiankun in some models.

GAC claims its extended-range system will give vehicles abundant power even when battery levels are low.

The updated Aito M7 will feature a larger size and will add BEV variants to the existing EREV variants.

The Stelato S9T is expected to hit the market in September, with display models available in showrooms by the end of this month.