Zeekr 9X / Voyah Taishan / Dreamme SUV: “The Chinese Cullinan” — An Intense Luxury SUV Battle Ahead!

The Chinese automotive market has once again entered a golden season of excitement this October. On September 29, Zeekr officially launched its all-new flagship SUV — the Zeekr 9X, affectionately dubbed the “Hangzhou Cullinan.” Just a week before that, the Voyah Taishan, nicknamed the “Wuhan Cullinan,” made its debut, targeting the premium luxury SUV segment. Let’s take a closer look at these dazzling contenders in China’s “Cullinan” lineup.

Are Joint-Venture Brands Returning with Transmissions — And Will They Lead a New Trend in EV Development?

In recent years, automakers and parts suppliers have renewed interest in the feasibility of multi-speed gearboxes in EVs. That some high-performance EVs have begun adopting two-speed (or more) transmissions — for example, Porsche Taycan’s two-speed drive, Audi e-tron GT’s dual-speed layout, and Lotus Eletre’s attempts with transmissions in its top versions. In China, there have also been reports that this route is being used by joint-venture brands as a breakthrough to “return to the EV market via the gearbox.”

Is Heating a Major Challenge for Electric Vehicles in Winter?

In the era of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, heating in winter was almost taken for granted. But for all-electric vehicles (BEVs / EVs), the situation is completely different: they must actively consume electrical energy to generate heat. As winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, this heating issue is increasingly a concern for new energy vehicle owners. Below we start from the principles and gradually dive deeper.

What’s the Difference Between L3 and L2 Autonomous Driving? Which Cars Will Feature L3?

As the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry continues to surge, discussions and debates around autonomous driving technology have never stopped. In 2025, the competition to achieve L3-level autonomous driving has officially begun. We’ve talked before about the classification of autonomous driving levels—but what exactly makes L3 so special? Let’s take a closer look at the key features and upcoming models equipped with L3 autonomous driving.