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Mazda CX-6e, MG 07 Lead China EV Week’s Big Shifts
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Mazda CX-6e, MG 07 Lead China EV Week’s Big Shifts

Mazda’s refreshed CX-6e has opened pre-sales in China with roof-mounted LiDAR, urban and highway NOA-style assisted driving, and expected LiDAR-trim pricing from about 160,000 yuan. At the same time, MG’s new MG 07 surged past 10,000 firm orders in just 1 minute 57 seconds, while a massive China recall covering brands including Tesla, Geely, Xiaomi, and XPeng shows safety compliance is becoming as critical as EV range, charging, and autonomous driving tech.

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MG 07 Launch and Yibin Battery Summit Gain Momentum
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MG 07 Launch and Yibin Battery Summit Gain Momentum

SAIC’s MG 07 has launched in China from 108,900 yuan with both BEV and PHEV options, offering up to 845 km CLTC electric range and up to 1,745 km combined range. At the same time, Yibin is preparing to host the 2026 World Power Battery Conference as China’s battery industry posts 790.4 GWh in sales and 146.7 GWh in exports in the first seven months of 2026, underscoring the country’s growing influence over EV batteries, solid-state technology, and recycling.

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MG 07 Surges as BYD Battery Dispute Heats Up
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MG 07 Surges as BYD Battery Dispute Heats Up

MG’s new MG 07 has made an early splash in China with more than 21,000 reservations in 20 hours, as SAIC pushes to expand production ahead of the EV liftback’s August 2026 launch. Meanwhile, BYD is facing a growing Blade Battery 2.0 testing controversy, all against the backdrop of a brutally competitive Chinese EV market where BYD led July deliveries with 419,211 units.

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SAIC Accelerates Europe Push With Spain EV Plant
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SAIC Accelerates Europe Push With Spain EV Plant

SAIC Motor plans to build its first EU factory in Spain’s Galicia region, investing about €200 million in a new MG-focused new-energy vehicle plant with eventual annual capacity of 120,000 units and roughly 1,000 direct jobs. The move highlights how Chinese EV makers are shifting from exports to deep localization in Europe, even as China expands rural NEV support and Tesla adjusts strategy in the US with certified pre-owned Cybertruck sales.

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SAIC Expands Lead With Smart EV and REEV Push
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SAIC Expands Lead With Smart EV and REEV Push

SAIC has opened 2026 as China’s volume leader, with 596,900 sales in January-February and overseas exports jumping 48.9% to 204,000 units. The bigger story is its smart EV and REEV push: new models like the MG 4X and ID. ERA 9X, plus partnerships with Momenta, Huawei, and Alibaba, show how Chinese EV makers are combining exports, software, and flexible electrified powertrains to compete globally.

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