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2026
IM Motors announces planned LS8 NEO launch
IM Motors said the LS8 NEO pure-electric version is planned to complete its market launch within October. The source does not specify the year and describes a planned launch, not a completed launch.
2026
IM Motors launches limited-time vehicle offers
IM Motors launched a limited-time shopping promotion offering cash discounts, benefit packages and financing offers on specified in-stock LS6, LS8 and LS9 models. The promotion runs through October 31.
2026
IM Motors announces NEXT·2028 product strategy at Chengdu Auto Show
On August 21, 2026, at the Chengdu International Auto Show, IM Motors (智己汽车) announced its NEXT·2028 product strategy, under which future models will come standard with flagship technologies including the NEO three-electric architecture, a full steer-by-wire chassis, and the IM Claw AI agent.
2026
IM Motors announces NEXT·2028 product strategy at 2026 Chengdu Auto Show
At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, IM Motors (智己汽车) announced its NEXT·2028 product strategy, built on three technology pillars: SAIC's new NEO electric powertrain architecture, a full steer-by-wire chassis, and the IM Claw AI agent. The strategy is to be equipped across all future IM models.
2022
IM L7 enters mass production
IM Auto said the IM L7's hardware configuration was fully locked, marking the vehicle's entry into the SOP mass-production stage.
2021
IM Motors responds to debate over near-1,000 km range claim
IM Motors responded to discussion of a near-1,000 km NEDC range, saying a vehicle with a 3,150 mm wheelbase could achieve nearly 1,000 km, while its first production sedan was not planned to use that battery pack at launch.
2021
IM Zhiji unveils two production-design electric vehicles
IM Zhiji (智己汽车) launched its premium intelligent electric-vehicle brand and presented two production-design vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—in their global debut.
2020
IM Motors and CATL jointly develop battery technology
IM Motors was reported to be jointly developing silicon-doped lithium-replenishment cell technology with CATL, with plans to apply the technology globally and mass-produce batteries using it.