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On May 19, Geely launched its new Boyue L compact SUV in China. As a facelift model, the main upgrades are in the cockpit design and configurations. Consumers can choose from a total of four models, priced between 115,700 – 149,700 yuan (16,000 – 20,700 USD), powered by either a 1.5T or 2.0T engine.
Which EV charging network remains slated for growth, with nearly the entire team laid off?
TANGIERS, Morocco — A train that travels from rural northern Morocco to a port on the Mediterranean Sea carries no passengers. Three times a day, it brings hundreds of cars stacked bumper to bumper from a Renault factory outside Tangiers to vessels that transport them to European dealerships.
On May 17, Changan’s Deepal brand released the official images of its L07, a sedan equipped with Huawei’s smart driving system, available in EV and EREV variants. The Deepal L07 can be regarded as the Deepal SL03’s sister model, in which the L07 focuses on smart technology, while the SL03 focuses on sports technology.
This is Aito’s new M7 MAX refreshed version. Its pre-sale started in China on May 17, offering four models, of which the five-seater model has a price tag of 298,000 (41,200 USD) and 318,000 yuan (44,000 USD); the six-seater model has a price tag of 318,000 (44,000 USD) and 338,000 yuan (46,800 USD). The official launch conference will be held on May 31.
On May 17, Geely’s Lynk & Co brand launched its 07 EM-P plug-in hybrid sedan, offering three models for consumers to choose from with a price range of 169,800 – 189,800 yuan (23,500 – 26,300 USD). Delivery will start on May 20.
The video doorbell camera market is certainly a crowded one, and there is no shortage of options for consumers to choose from. The newest video doorbell from Eufy, a subsidiary of Chinese electronics manufacturer Anker, sports dual cameras, 2K resolution, motion detection, color night vision, and a built-in rechargeable battery in the event you aren't hardwiring it to existing doorbell wiring in your home. While Anker found itself in hot water last year for misleading encryption practices, the company has promised to rectify these issues, and continues to focus on developing quality home security products under the Eufy brand. I spent some hands-on time with the E340, to see where it stacks up in the highly competitive space of home security and video doorbells.
Ford will soon introduce the refreshed Equator SUV overseas. The Equator sits above the Ford Everest (Endeavour) in the American brand's international line-up, and is built in China at the JMC-Ford JV plant. The biggest change to the large SUV is that it now comes with a plug-in hybrid powertrain option.