Buick announced the full-scene OTA rollout of Zhijing OS V2.1 for its premium NEV sub-brand Zhijing, covering all Zhijing Shijia, L7, and E7 models and trim levels. The upgrade brings 29 enhancements across human-machine interaction, trip planning, intelligent parking, and assisted driving, starting delivery in August.
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On August 19, three major models launched simultaneously: Jetour Shanhai L7 PLUS, Buick Zhijing L7 EV, and 2026 Hongqi HS3 PHEV, covering the core 100,000-200,000 yuan segment with both PHEV and EV powertrains.
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Buick Zhijing L7 EV 2026 was officially launched on August 19 with promotional pricing from 169,900 to 199,900 yuan. All trims feature 800V architecture, 6C ultra-fast charging, and 702km range, equipped with CATL 80.6kWh battery and peak charging power of 520kW, targeting the mid-large electric sedan market with a "full powertrain on all trims" strategy.
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The Buick Zhijing L7 pure electric version officially launched on August 19, 2026, as a mid-to-large size EV sedan. It features standard 800V high-voltage architecture, 702km CLTC range, and 6C ultra-fast charging across all trims. Launch promotional pricing starts at 169,900 yuan, with national subsidies bringing the effective starting price down to 155,900 yuan. The vehicle is equipped with an 80.6kWh CATL LFP battery, the Xiaoyao intelligent driving system powered by Momenta R6, and a Qualcomm 8775 intelligent cockpit.
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Ahead of the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show, the auto market sees a wave of密集 launches. Harmony Intelligent Mobility's Xiangjie G9 and Zhijie RX, along with Dongfeng-Huawei's Yijing X9, headline this week's releases, covering rugged luxury SUVs, electric coupe SUVs, and family flagship six-seaters, with 800V platforms and Huawei intelligent cockpits as shared tech foundations.
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Buick has announced the OS V2.1 full-scenario OTA upgrade for its premium electric sub-brand Electra, marking the first full-vehicle iteration across the entire lineup and the first concrete outcome of Buick's intelligent strategy since SAIC and GM renewed their joint venture. The upgrade leverages PATAC's in-house Xiaoyao Super Fusion Architecture to integrate chassis, powertrain, ADAS, and smart cockpit domains.
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China's passenger car retail sales reached 1.461 million units in July 2026, down 20.9% year-on-year. Domestic brands captured 71% market share, while NEV penetration hit a historic high of 65.1%. Joint venture NEV sales grew 36% against the trend, with exports accelerating to 143,000 units, becoming a new variable in the industry reshuffle.
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The 2026 Beijing Auto Show became a stage for joint-venture brands' NEV counteroffensive. JETTA unveiled its first BEV sedan; Buick launched the Zhijing brand covering sedans, SUVs, and MPVs; the Chery-JLR Freelander brand debuted with Huawei ADS 5.0; and Mercedes showed the GLC EV with 700km+ range on the MB.EA platform.
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The Buick Zhijing E7, SAIC-GM's first medium-large SUV based on a pure-electric platform, achieved first-month deliveries exceeding 10,000 units, setting a record for the fastest 10,000-unit milestone among joint-venture NEV models. This result signals that traditional joint-venture automakers are accelerating their NEV transition, with market competition evolving from "domestic vs. joint-venture" to a direct showdown of product strength.
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