With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.Xiaomi UnveilsSkyNomad SeriesXiaomi EV unveiled its new "SkyNomad" product line on July 30, debuting two extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) SUVs: the N70 Max and N90 Max. Official pre-sale prices start at 259,900 yuan and 299,900 yuan, respectively. Pre-orders opened at 9:00 p.m. on the same day, with official market launch and deliveries slated for September.Built on the new Kunlun architecture, the SkyNomad series is positioned as a "smart, transformable large-space SUV." The move marks Xiaomi's official entry into the EREV family SUV segment, rounding out a dual-product strategy that combines pure-electric performance with extended-range versatility.Chery, iFlytek Renew Five-Year PactOn the evening of July 30, iFlytek officially announced it had signed a 2026 strategic cooperation agreement with Chery Group on July 28, locking in a new five-year partnership framework.The partnership dates back to 2003, when the Chery QQ became one of the first Chinese models to feature iFlytek's voice interaction technology. The relationship was upgraded to a comprehensive strategic alliance in 2017, followed by the launch of a joint venture, Anhui Qisheng Technology, last year to focus on intelligent audio. After years of collaboration, this renewal feels like a natural next step.Hesai Secures New Designation from GWMHesai announced that its ETX — an automotive-grade, ultra-long-range LiDAR platform featuring over 1,000 lines — has secured a new designation from Great Wall Motors. The product is slated to enter mass production and begin deliveries by the end of 2026.This latest deal extends a long-standing strategic partnership between the two automakers. Great Wall's WEY, TANK, ORA, and HAVAL brands already integrate Hesai's LiDAR across scenarios ranging from urban commuting and family travel to off-road driving. Hesai said it will leverage its technology and production capacity to support Great Wall's intelligent driving upgrade.
