Hongqi

1,600 Hongqi Vehicles Shipped to Iraq, FAW's Overseas Expansion Enters Batch-Order Stage

In early October, 1,600 Hongqi vehicles from China FAW were loaded and shipped to Iraq, covering models such as the HS3 and HS5. They were delivered as bulk orders, showing that FAW's Middle East dealership system is already capable of handling them. FAW's overseas expansion is shifting from single-vehicle trade to parallel bulk orders, local production and overseas channel building, with markets covering the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin America. In September, Hongqi entered the Italian market. At the same time, FAW released a new round of technology iteration roadmap, laying out frontier tracks such as solid-state batteries and automotive intelligent large models, and building four major safety capabilities. Overseas expansion and technological transformation are advancing in parallel.

2858 days ago

Sunwoda unveils 15C fast-charging battery: 10%-97% in 9 minutes, 10,000 MW stations by 2027

Sunwoda Power released a 15C intelligent flash-charge battery system on September 17, claiming a 10% to 97% charge in 9 minutes at room temperature and 15 minutes at minus 20°C, with a range of over 700 km, and offering a 10-year or 300,000 km warranty. The company plans to build 10,000 megawatt-level charging stations by the end of 2027, but did not disclose locations or mass-production vehicle models. The intelligent monitoring system released at the same time can warn of more than 20 types of faults 2 to 10 days in advance, with 99.77% accuracy. The article argues that flash-charging competition is shifting from technology launches to network expansion, and its overseas path remains to be seen.

31139 days ago

Jetour Shanhai L7 PLUS Laser Radar Edition Starts at 109,900 Yuan

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.

49268 days ago

All-New Hongqi H7 Opens Pre-Sale Starting at 181,800 Yuan

Hongqi officially opened pre-sales for the all-new H7 executive sedan, with a starting price of 181,800 yuan, positioning it competitively in the luxury sedan segment.

46574 days ago

Hongqi's Ultra-Fast Charging Battery: 10%-70% in Just 3 Minutes 41 Seconds

Hongqi and CNET have completed performance testing on a co-developed ultra-fast charging battery. Charging from 10% to 70% SOC takes just 3 minutes 41 seconds, while 10% to 97% takes 8 minutes 3 seconds. The breakthrough relies on 12C ultra-fast charging cell technology and intelligent thermal management.

39991 days ago

2026 China Auto Forum Spotlights Independent Design, Cultural Confidence as New Design Foundation

The 2026 China Auto Forum convened in Shanghai, where Gasgoo CEO Zhou Xiaoying moderated a roundtable on independent design. Experts from Jilin University, FAW Hongqi, Italian RF Company, and Avatr explored the cultural awakening and paradigm transformation of Chinese automotive design.

60894 days ago

Changchun Auto Expo at 70: A City and Its Industry's Symbiotic Journey

The 23rd Changchun International Auto Expo opened with the theme "Moving Forward Together," showcasing seven decades of the city's automotive evolution from the first Jiefang CA10 truck in 1956 to today's electrified and intelligent vehicles.

433107 days ago

China Auto New Energy's 145°C Battery Test Sets New Safety Benchmark for Hongqi Tiangong 08

CNAE's 138Ah LFP cell for Hongqi Tiangong 08 withstood 145°C continuous heat exposure for 30 minutes without thermal runaway, with nail penetration, extreme short circuit, and 3D compression all passing safely. Multiple indicators far exceed the new GB standard requirements.

671107 days ago

8th FAW Hongqi Carnival Opens: 70 Years of Heritage Ignites New Journey

The 8th China FAW Hongqi Carnival opened in Changchun, marking the 70th anniversary of China's first automobile rolling off the production line. The event gathers industry innovations and builds a platform for open cooperation, showcasing China's automotive industry transformation from its origins to global expansion.

536107 days ago

23rd Changchun Auto Expo Opens: 200,000 sqm, 100+ Brands, 500,000 Visitors Expected

The 23rd Changchun International Auto Expo opened on July 11 at the Changchun Northeast Asia International Expo Center. With the theme "Moving Forward, Together," the exhibition covers 200,000 square meters, bringing together 53 major domestic and international OEMs and over 100 brands. Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of China's first domestically produced vehicle, the expo adopts an innovative four-dimensional model of "main venue + sub-venue, offline exhibition + online cloud exhibition," expecting to attract over 500,000 visitors. BYD, NIO, Geely, and other new energy brands debuted more than 20 new models in the Northeast region for the first time.

440109 days ago

Hongqi Solid-State Battery Hits 400Wh/kg, Range to Exceed 1,000km

FAW Group's R&D Academy held a technology open day in Changchun, showcasing core technologies including solid-state batteries, drive-by-wire chassis, and advanced intelligent driving. The solid-state battery achieves an energy density of 400Wh/kg, with vehicles expected to deliver over 1,000km of range. Hongqi plans to launch multiple new NEV models on an all-new platform in H2, targeting over 60% NEV share.

752109 days ago

Chinese Automakers Accelerate Right-Hand Drive Push, Hong Kong Becomes Test Bed

Chinese automakers are accelerating their right-hand drive market expansion, with Hong Kong serving as a key testing ground. In 2025, NEV penetration in Hong Kong passenger vehicle sales exceeded 70%. Brands including BYD, Zeekr, and Xpeng have entered the top ten sales rankings. FAW Hongqi plans to launch at least six new NEV products into global RHD markets over the next three years, using Hong Kong as a base.

537120 days ago