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China’s Auto-Tech Push Quickens With New EVs, Nürburgring Record and an Autonomy IPO

The flurry signals fiercer EV benchmarks alongside fresh doubts about Level‑4 autonomy’s profits.

Overview

  • Xiaomi said its YU7 GT set a 7:34.931 Nürburgring SUV record, with test driver Ren Zhoucan certified for the lap and the model due to launch publicly on May 21.
  • Zeekr relaunched the 009 MPV with a limited-time price from 413,800 yuan and began deliveries, adding higher-voltage powertrains, larger batteries and upgraded air suspension.
  • AITO reported the M7 has surpassed 450,000 cumulative deliveries and scheduled the M9 series launch event for May 27 with presale starting at 499,800 yuan.
  • Autonomy firm Uisee listed in Hong Kong at HK$60.30 a share but opened about 7% lower, reflecting investor caution as it scales Level‑4 services in airports and factories.
  • Other debuts include BYD’s Denza N9 Flash‑Charge edition, which claims a 10%–70% top-up in 5 minutes, and Dongfeng’s M8 SUV set for a May 23 global reveal with Huawei’s QianKun system.