Gezixuan reported on November 11 that California has always been a hot spot for electric vehicles in the United States. Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 22.2% of new car sales across the state in the first nine months of this year, according to the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). While only a modest increase compared to the same period last year, it was well above the 9.1% recorded in 2021.

Gezixuan noted that from January to September this year, a total of 1,320,708 new light vehicles (including all powertrains) were registered in California。 This was down 1.7% compared to the same period in 2021, with 362,881 sedans (-13.1%) and 957,827 light trucks (-3.4%). California is expected to register 1.75 million new vehicles by the end of the year, down slightly from 1.77 million last year and well below pre-pandemic levels. From 2015 to 2019, California consistently sold 1.89 million or more vehicles annually.

It is worth noting that the proportion of sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid vehicles is rising. BEV sales have jumped to 293,109 units, or 22.2%, up slightly from 21.5% for the full year of 2023. The proportion of conventional hybrid vehicles sold also increased, with 182,469 new vehicles registered, accounting for 13.8%.

In contrast, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) lag behind BEVs and regular hybrids in sales. Only 45,244 units were sold in the California market in the first nine months of this year, with a stable market share of 3.4%, the same share as for the full year of 2023.

Gasoline-powered vehicles remain the most popular powertrain option in California. Of all new light vehicles sold in California this year, 58.3% are gasoline engines. BEVs came in second with 22.2%, followed by hybrids at 13.8%, plug-in hybrids at 3.4%, and diesel-powered ICE models at 2.3%. Overall, BEVs, hybrid vehicles, PHEVs, and fuel cell vehicles have a combined market share of 39.4%.

In the BEV space, Tesla remains California's undisputed heavyweight champion. According to CNCDA, the Tesla Model Y registered 105,693 new vehicles in California from January to September of this year, making it the best-selling BEV in California, far ahead of its competitors. The Model 3 came in second with 34,219 units, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 came in third with only 11,711 units sold.

However, according to CNCDA, Tesla's EV market share in California is down 8.5% from last year, marking 12 consecutive months of incremental decline. While Tesla may still have the lion's share of the BEV segment, competitors are sharpening their minions. Brands such as Kia, BMW, and Hyundai are quietly but steadily eating into market share, with their respective EV market shares up 1.4%, 1.3%, and 1.3% year-over-year.

Looking at California's broader automotive market, Toyota topped the list of all powertrains with 215,402 registrations, with a market share of 16.3 percent. Tesla is in second place with a 12.1% share, and Honda is in third place with a 10.9% market share.

Gezixuan reported on November 11 that according to Yonhap News Agency, BMW Group's South Korean branch said today that by 2027, it will invest 65 billion won (IT Home note: currently about 335 million yuan) in the Anseong Regional Logistics Center (RDC), expanding the total area of the park to 1.5 times the current size.

BMW Korea announced the plan at a press conference today at its logistics center in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province.

According to reports, the total area of the logistics center will be expanded from the current 57,000 square meters to 88,000 square meters in 2027, equivalent to 12 football fields. The number of parts stored in the logistics center will increase from the current 60,000 (more than 4.76 million) to more than 97,000 (more than 7.72 million).

BMW Korea invested 130 billion won (currently about 670 million yuan) in 2017 to build a regional logistics center in Anseong. Including the investment plan announced on the same day, the company's cumulative investment in the logistics center will reach 195 billion won (currently about 1.005 billion yuan).

According to the company's statistics, there are more than 733,000 BMW vehicles registered in South Korea so far, doubling in the past seven years. Last year, BMW overtook Mercedes-Benz in South Korea in sales and topped the annual sales list.

Gezixuan reported on November 2 that the new generation of BMW M5 models will be launched in China tonight, with an official guide price of 1.4689 million yuan.

IT Home learned from BMW's official website that the new BMW M5 has sharp edges and corners on the front face, a high-gloss black sprayed ring light grille with an exclusive "M5" logo, LED adaptive headlights with a blackened design, and a three-dimensional front bumper. On the sides, the M-exclusive 20-inch front and 21-inch rear alloy wheels are finished in black with a two-spoke 951M design. In addition, the exterior mirror cover and rear spoiler are made of carbon fiber.

In terms of the cabin, the car is equipped with comfortable and dynamic front M multi-function seats, with functions such as seat back width adjustment and seat ventilation. The seats are fitted with M-exclusive Merino leather upholstery as standard, with diamond-cut head and shoulder areas and luminescent 'M5' logo. The M Sport multifunction leather steering wheel features a flat bottom with 12-point red centering markings, M logo and M tri-colour stitching, as well as an M1 / M2 drive mode switch.

In addition, the car is equipped with an integrated floating curved screen combined with the 8.5th generation BMW operating system, with an M-specific design interface. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant can be easily controlled using voice commands, and the BMW full-color head-up display system can project navigation and driving information in the forward field of vision.

In terms of power, the car is equipped with a 4.4-liter high-performance V8 twin-turbo engine and a high-performance electric motor with an M hybrid drive system, with a combined output of 535 kW / 727 hp and a maximum combined torque of 1000 Nm. The Adaptive M Sport Suspension balances performance and comfort, with each shock absorber individually adjusting the degree of softness and hardness, and with an integral active steering system, the rear wheels can be rotated in reverse 1.5°.

各自选 reported on November 1 that the 2025 Audi A8L series models are now on the market, and the car offers 5 versions to choose from, with a guide price of 789,800 yuan.

In terms of appearance, the 2025 Audi A8L series models continue the design of the 2024 model, with a family-style grille design at the front, and a vertical chrome trim strip inlaid inside.

In terms of cockpit, the 2025 Audi A8L is equipped with 10.1-inch + 8.6-inch upper and lower dual center consoles, the car's Asterix system has been upgraded from 1.0 to 2.0, and the in-vehicle infotainment system chip has been upgraded from Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A chip to 8150 chip; The Wi-Fi Wi-Fi function has been added to allow the vehicle to connect to a mobile hotspot for work.

In terms of specifications, 各自选 learned that the 2025 Audi A8L measures 5320 x 1945 x 1486 mm (5450 mm for the Horch version),The 45 TFSI quattro luxury is powered by a 2.0T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 195 kW and a peak torque of 370 Nm. The 2025 Audi A8L 50 TFSI quattro Reserve and 55 TFSI quattro flagship are powered by a 3.0T V6 engine mated to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, producing 210 kW and 250 kW of maximum power and 450 Nm of peak torque.

The mass-produced version of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was launched on October 29. The official Xiaomi Auto released the 76th episode of Xiaomi Auto Answers Netizens' Questions last night, answering questions about the relationship between the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype and the mass-produced car, NOA intelligent driving assistance, carbon ceramic brake discs, etc.

各自选 summarizes the key points of this Q&A as follows:

The relationship between "prototype car" and "mass production car"
Prototype cars are mainly used to test and verify design concepts, performance, technology, etc. They are usually produced in small batches and are expensive, and do not need to fully comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Mass production cars are used for large-scale production and sales, and need to undergo more stringent durability and safety tests. Large-scale production needs to consider economy and durability more, and must comply with all applicable standards and regulations.

Take Xiaomi Auto as an example. Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype is a prototype car, and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a mass production car. We will fully transfer the core technologies of Xiaomi Super Triple Motor System, Track Version High-Power Battery Pack, Track Version Cooling System, etc. on the prototype car to the mass production car after long-term testing and verification on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. At the same time, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra mass production car itself will also be tested and verified on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. This process also makes Xiaomi SU7 Ultra a four-door sports car with pure track genes.

The difference between the closed double-chamber air spring of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and the Max air spring
Both Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and Max are equipped with an integrated closed air spring control system. Compared with the traditional open air spring, the adjustment speed is faster, with a speed increase of 100%; the adjustment stroke is longer, with a maximum adjustment stroke of up to 50mm; the operation is also quieter, with a noise reduction of 7dB, taking into account both sports performance and luxurious comfort experience.

In order to meet the ultimate track driving experience, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is equipped with a closed double-chamber air spring. The advantage is that it can be switched intelligently according to the driving mode, road conditions, and body response, and the stiffness and height can be adjusted separately. It can also have ultra-high stiffness support when the body posture is the lowest, and of course the cost is higher.

Xiaomi SU7 Max meets the needs of personalized urban vehicles and is equipped with a closed single-chamber air spring. Compared with the traditional open air spring, it has a faster adjustment speed and higher reliability, and can obtain a better daily driving experience.

"Crack" of carbon ceramic brake disc
The "crack" pattern on the surface of carbon ceramic brake disc is an inherent characteristic of coated carbon ceramic disc. All coated carbon ceramic discs on the market using the same process have this characteristic.

The coating with silicon carbide as the main component is conducive to maintaining the uniformity of the friction surface and protecting the internal matrix material of the disc body. After the coating has been subjected to high temperature during the production process, fine surface "crack" patterns will naturally form. It has been verified that the performance of coated carbon ceramic discs is better than that of uncoated carbon ceramic discs, and it will not affect the strength and performance of the brake disc.

The maximum operating temperature of the racing carbon ceramic brake disc equipped with Xiaomi SU7 Ultra exceeds 1300 degrees, and the normal service life can exceed 500,000 kilometers. Normal use can be almost maintenance-free for life.

Usage instructions for city pilot assistance NOA
We have started to push the city pilot assistance that can be opened nationwide this morning, realizing that smart driving can reach places where the car navigation can reach.

To ensure the normal use of the function, please confirm:

1. Your car has been upgraded to Xiaomi HyperOS 1.4.0.
2. Log in to your account and the account's safe intelligent driving mileage has reached 1000km.

The intelligent driving mileage can be queried through the "Xiaomi Auto App-My-Intelligent Driving Zone" for the "Intelligent Driving Data" of the bound vehicle.

The unlocking status of the city NOA function can be queried through the "Intelligent Driving School-Pilot Assist Global Function Teaching", and the intelligent driving mileage displayed there is the safe intelligent driving mileage of the personal account.

Considering the situation that multiple drivers share the same car, for safety reasons, the driver's personal Xiaomi Auto App account safe intelligent driving mileage must reach 1000km, and complete the intelligent driving school learning before the city pilot assisted driving function can be turned on.

3. Set the destination on the car navigation and ensure that the vehicle is in motion.

After meeting the above requirements, press the intelligent driving button on the left side of the steering wheel to start the city pilot assistance function that can be opened nationwide.

The city NOA function provides car owners with city navigation assistance from the starting point to the end point in complex urban scenes. Unlike highway NOA, city NOA faces a more complex driving environment. Based on safety considerations, we set a threshold of 1,000 kilometers of intelligent driving safety mileage, hoping to help intelligent driving novices familiarize themselves with the function and better deal with complex road conditions. In addition, the current intelligent driving is not automatic driving, and drivers still need to pay attention to road conditions at all times and intervene in time when necessary to ensure safety first.

Optimization of intelligent driving in version 1.4.0
After 2 months of optimization and upgrade, we have updated more scenes in version 1.4.0, making the experience smoother and more practical.

To realize the city NOA function that can be used nationwide, four major capabilities need to be realized: intersection traffic, flexible detour, small road traffic, and intersection U-turn. These scenes are the key experiences of version 1.4.0.

Intersection traffic: If you want your vehicle to drive on roads large and small across the country, you need intelligent driving to accurately follow the navigation to drive, analyze the road topology, and plan the traffic trajectory at the intersection.

Flexible detour: During driving, it is inevitable to encounter obstacles ahead. Intelligent driving is required to avoid obstacles in time and overtake at the right time when encountering construction, pedestrians, two-wheeled vehicles or temporarily parked or slow vehicles, accurately identify the driving intentions and obstacles of various traffic participants, and implement corresponding solutions.

Small road traffic: Among many driving conditions, small roads are the most complex. Intelligent driving is required to deal with complex scenes such as stationary vehicles, queued vehicles, and oncoming vehicles in extremely narrow spaces. After accurately restoring the real road conditions, various driving behaviors such as cross-line avoidance, lane avoidance, lane avoidance, overtaking and lane change are achieved through game theory.

U-turn at intersection: Version 1.4.0 adds a U-turn function, which can automatically change lanes to the U-turn lane in advance according to the navigation. The vehicle will comprehensively analyze the lane topology, traffic light information and oncoming vehicles, plan the U-turn path and timing, and observe the positions of pedestrians, two-wheeled vehicles and other traffic participants in real time during the U-turn process, and avoid them in time. At present, there are not many manufacturers in the industry that can realize this function. We will continue to optimize and improve our capabilities to meet the needs of more travel scenarios.

End-to-end version of intelligent driving launch time
At the end of November, we will start the targeted invitation experience of end-to-end full-scenario navigation assistance, and start the push of the pioneer version at the end of December. Please wait patiently, car owners and users, we will push it to everyone after fully verifying the function.