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Nissan’s N7 EV secures over 17,000 Chinese orders within its first month on sale. Prices for the N7 start at roughly $16,600 offering up to 317 miles of range. The electric sedan has a typical Chinese EV interior with a large infotainment screen. While the Nissan Ariya is a decent electric SUV, its sales haven’t exactly taken off the way the brand probably hoped. The Leaf, meanwhile, is well past its expiration date, though a successor is coming soon. Over in China, however, Nissan has launched an EV that’s actually generating real demand. That would be the N7, unveiled back in April and on sale shortly after. According to Nissan, as of May 31, it had secured 17,215 orders for the new N7 in China in just one month. The company also noted that 70 percent of those orders came from first-time Nissan owners. Read: Nissan’s New Electric Sedan Is As Big As A Maxima, Cheap As A Versa It’s an impressive figure,...

The camouflage is starting to come off the redesigned Kia Seltos. It features a boxier, but evolutionary design with streamlined styling. The model is expected to debut next year with a hybrid powertrain. The Seltos plays an important role in Kia’s lineup and Americans snapped up nearly 60,000 units last year. However, it’s getting old as the current model was introduced in 2019. Kia is now working on a redesigned crossover and it has been spied undergoing testing in Europe. While it’s still wearing plenty of disguise, the heavy cladding has come off and this reveals an assortment of new details. More: 2027 Kia Seltos Gets Boxier With Tasman Grille And Hybrid Powertrain One of the most noticeable changes is an upright front fascia that appears to echo newer models such as the Sportage, Sorento, and Carnival . It features a wide grille that is flanked by stacked LED headlights. Further below, the ...

Latest addition to the Geely Galaxy range is a family-focused plug-in hybrid electric sedan. Galaxy A7 boasts a combined range of over 2,100 km or approximately 1,300 miles per charge. Claimed fuel consumption is just 2 liters per 100 km, equivalent to an impressive 117 MPG. The mid-size sedan may be fading into the background in the West, but in China, it’s still very much in the spotlight. Buyers there haven’t written off the segment just yet, and neither has Geely . The automaker has rolled out the new Galaxy A7, a model aimed at both local competitors and foreign nameplates like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It’ll be offered exclusively as a plug-in hybrid. More: Geely’s Galaxy Starship 7 PHEV Has 882-Mile Range, Starts At Just $13,700 In China This electrified sedan promises a total driving range of more than 2,100 km (1,300 miles), made possible by a new and highly efficient hybrid system. Posit...

Lotus expands the Emira range for 2026 with a base model and sharper V6 SE variant. De-tuned Turbo packs 360 hp from a 2.0-liter engine and reaches 62 mph in 4.4 seconds. The V6 SE gains retuned suspension, better handling, and red calipers on 20-inch wheels. The Lotus Emira turns four years old next month, so the company is keeping things fresh by announcing a handful of updates for 2026. This includes an all-new Emira V6 SE as well as more traditional model year updates. Starting with the Emira V6 SE, it follows in the footsteps of the Turbo SE but features a 3.5-liter V6 engine developing 400 hp (298 kW / 406 PS). It can be connected to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. This enables the coupe to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.3 seconds. More: Lotus Built A Retro Emira With A Hidden Tribute To Jim Clark Inside While the powertrain carries over from the standa...

A prototype believed to be Mercedes-Benz's next-generation EQV electric van has been spotted undergoing testing in Europe and is built on the all-new VAN.EA electric platform, this test vehicle hints at a design that significantly departs from the current combustion-powered V-Class. Major styling updates are expected, particularly in the front fascia and side profile, with the possibility of incorporating Mercedes' signature star-shaped daytime running lights. Notable changes on this test mule include repositioned air intakes and a higher, flatter hood. These modifications likely address crash safety standards and create additional storage space specifically designed for electric vehicles. The use of sliding doors and a wide tailgate suggests that practicality remains a priority for the brand. Blending Utility and Refinement The redesigned EQV is expected to feature a front design distinct from the current model. While the headlights are still hidden under ca...