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Wuling has introduced the new Xingguang 560 SUV. It offers gas, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrains. Larger than the Equinox, the model starts at $8,581. Western brands have been struggling in China, but GM is the rare exception as the company and its joint ventures delivered nearly 1.9 million vehicles last year. That was up 2.3 percent compared to 2024 and this was largely driven by sales of New Energy Vehicles such as the Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV, which found over 435,000 takers. More: China’s New Cadillac XT5 Will Make You Jealous We Don’t Get It Here GM is looking for continued success with the new Wuling Xingguang 560, which is a mid-size crossover that will be offered with gas, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrains. The company said surprisingly little about the model, but it features a slender grille that is flanked by sweptback headlights with X-shaped daytime running lights. They’re joined by a powertrain-specific front end, which is enclosed on electrified models and open on the ICE-powered variant. Moving further back, we can see plastic body cladding and an available contrasting roof. Other highlights include stylish wheels, a liftgate-mounted spoiler, and X-like taillights. The model also has a rear pillar and window treatment that closely recalls the Subaru Forester. How Big Is It? In terms of size, the Xingguang 560 measures 186.8 inches (4,745 mm) long, 72.8 inches (1,850 mm) wide, and 69.1 inches (1,755 mm) tall with a wheelbase that spans 110.6 inches (2,810 mm). To put those numbers into perspective, the model is 3.6 inches (91 mm) longer than the Chevrolet Equinox and has an extra 3.1 inches (79 mm) between the wheels. The interior has a minimalist design with a digital instrument cluster and an infotainment system that reportedly measures 12.8 inches. They’re accompanied by a two-spoke steering wheel, distinctive air vents, and a center console that appears to have a dual wireless smartphone charger. Wuling was coy on specifics, but said the crossover offers up to 68.7 cubic feet (1,945 liters) of cargo room when the second-row is folded flat. They added the model has more than 25 storage compartments, including one hidden beneath the rear seats. Powertrain Options On the performance front, the Xingguang 560 will be offered with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that produces 174 hp (130 kW / 177 PS) and 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) of torque. It can be paired to either a six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission. Customers can also opt for a plug-in hybrid, which offers a WLTC combined range of up to 684 miles (1,100 km). Wuling didn’t elaborate, but an earlier report from CarNewsChina said this variant has a 1.5-liter engine and an electric-only range of 78 miles (125 km). Last but not least, there’s a fully electric variant that has a CLTC range of up to 311 miles (500 km). It’s said to have a 60 kWh battery pack as well as an electric motor developing 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS). How Much Does It Cost? To help promote the model’s launch, Wuling is offering introductory pricing that ranges from $8,581 (¥59,800) to $13,746 (¥95,800). After this offer expires, pricing will apparently climb to $9,155 – $14,751 (¥63,800 – ¥102,800).

Wrecked Chiron Pur Sport is being rebuilt outside Bugatti’s control. Factory repairs were quoted as high as $1.7 million in France. Bugatti restricts parts sales unless repairs happen at headquarters. Only 60 units of the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport were ever made, each one a rare specimen priced from around $3.6 million when new, and that’s before ticking any option boxes. Today, some used examples fetch well over $6 million. With numbers like that, you might expect every part to be engineered exclusively for this car. That’s not entirely the case. Read: Bugatti Wanted $16K For A Switch, I Fixed It For The Price Of A Pack Of Gum Last year, one of the rare Chiron Pur Sport’s to call the US home was seriously damaged in a front-end collision. The owner, influencer Alex Gonzalez, received a payout from his insurer and later repurchased the wrecked car at a Copart auction for just under $1.9 million. Now, with YouTuber Mat Armstrong in tow, he’s attempting a full rebuild. Mat Armstrong / YouTube Bugatti initially stepped in with an official repair quote: $1.7 million to restore the car at its Molsheim headquarters. Eventually, that estimate dropped to somewhere between $600,000 and $700,000. Still, the job required shipping the car to France, something Gonzalez wasn’t interested in. Instead, he opted for a more hands-on approach, keeping the project stateside in Miami and working alongside Armstrong. Can You Fix a $5M Hypercar? In the first episode of what’s likely to become an extensive YouTube series, Armstrong started to strip down the Chiron, removing all of the damaged components. But because Bugatti won’t sell spare components unless the car is physically at its facility, the duo will have to improvise. A set of replacement headlights, for instance, comes in at a staggering $150,000 from Bugatti. Finding someone to repair the cracked originals is the far cheaper route. Borrowed Parts and Shared DNA The airbags used are particularly intriguing. If Bugatti were handling the repair, it would use the same airbags the car came with, no doubt with a significant premium attached. Also: Servicing And Maintaining A Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Costs A Fortune But, after looking at the part numbers of the Bugatti’s knee airbags, as well as the front passenger airbag, Armstrong discovered that they’re identical to the airbags of an Audi A3, available for less than $50 each. He also found that the steering wheel airbag is the same part as an Aston Martin DB11. Bugatti is, of course, part of the VW Group, so parts-sharing isn’t entirely unexpected. Still, when you’re spending the cost of a small island on a hypercar, finding out it shares safety components with a hatchback might leave you with mixed feelings.