YANGWANG U9X, with a speed record of 496.22km/h, claims the top spot on the global car speed rankings.
[PCauto] BYD’s high-end brand Yangwang has officially announced that the Yangwang U9 Xtreme (U9X) has achieved a top speed of 496.22 km/h, successfully claiming the top spot on the global car speed leaderboard.
This test was conducted at Germany’s ATP test track, with the U9X surpassing the previous 490 km/h record held by the fossil-fuel supercar Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, becoming the first mass-produced electric supercar to achieve this milestone under unrestricted conditions.
The U9X’s top speed is powered by its ultra-high-power propulsion system
The U9X’s breakthrough is not limited to its top speed alone. Its initial test results at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany, known as the “Green Hell,” are equally remarkable—a lap time of 6 minutes 59.157 seconds, making it the first Chinese mass-produced supercar to break the 7-minute barrier.
This means that the U9X surpasses traditional fuel-powered supercars in both “absolute speed” and “comprehensive track performance” dimensions.
In the era of fuel-powered cars, the top speed and lap times of supercars were often determined by engine power, aerodynamic design, and chassis tuning. However, the introduction of an electrified platform has redefined the performance boundaries for the U9X.
Its core technological breakthroughs are primarily reflected in the revolutionary upgrade of its power system.
Equipped with the world’s first mass-produced 1200V ultra-high voltage platform, it significantly improves efficiency compared to mainstream 800V platforms, providing a more efficient energy transfer channel for the motors. Four high-performance motors working in coordination, each with a rotational speed of 30,000 rpm, output a combined power exceeding 3000Ps, with a power-to-weight ratio of 1217 Ps/t (horsepower/ton). This number far surpasses the average level of traditional fuel-powered supercars (typically between 600-1000 Ps/t).
To support such high power output, the U9X’s track-grade Blade Battery adopts a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) solution. Through optimizing internal cell resistance and a dual-layer cooling structure, it achieves an industry-leading ultra-high discharge rate of 30C, ensuring the motors receive consistent and stable power output even under extreme working conditions. Meanwhile, the cooling system’s power has been increased by 133%, addressing the heating issue during high-power output.
Tire technology is another secret weapon behind U9X’s record-breaking performance
The GitiSport e·GTR²ᴾᴿᴼ semi-slick tires, co-developed by BYD and Giti, utilize aramid fiber material at bulletproof-vest grade, achieving a strength that surpasses the 500km/h speed barrier. The asymmetric tread design balances grip and water drainage, providing sufficient ground adhesion for ultra-high G-force cornering.
The cooling, braking, and chassis systems have been further optimized
In addition to the breakthroughs in the power system and tires, the U9X cooling system has reconstructed its three-dimensional architecture, adopting a high-flow oil pump to increase overall cooling power by 133%. Even when the motor operates at an extreme speed of 30,000 rpm, it can maintain optimal working temperature.
The braking system is equipped with titanium alloy carbon-ceramic brake discs. The perforated and slotted design enhances heat dissipation and friction efficiency, and the titanium alloy calipers reduce unsprung mass to some extent. This not only avoids the risk of brake fluid boiling but also achieved zero fade during the continuous braking test on the Nürburgring’s 177 corners.
Moreover, the U9X introduces “body posture control” on the track for the first time. Based on the e4Architecture+Yunnian-X technology framework, the vehicle can dynamically adjust the torque of all four wheels and the suspension height, actively suppressing body roll during high-speed cornering.
This “active control” capability allows the driver to maintain precise control of the vehicle under extreme conditions, rather than relying on traditional passive mechanical tuning.
In the past, electric supercars were often labeled as “having fast acceleration but insufficient top speed” and “strong performance but lacking track genes.” However, U9X’s nearly 500 km/h top speed, Nürburgring lap time of under 7 minutes, as well as technologies such as its all-domain 1200V platform and 30C discharge battery, have demonstrated the advantages of electrification platforms in efficiency, sustainability, and intelligent control. This breakthrough not only accelerates the global automotive industry’s transition to electrification but also redefines supercar performance standards.
Due to dashboard display failure, Toyota recalls nearly 1.467 million vehicles worldwide, including Camry, RAV4, etc.
WilliamSep 19, 2025, 04:06 PM
[PCauto] Toyota has recently initiated a large-scale global recall, involving nearly 1.467 million vehicles. The reason is that the digital dashboard may suddenly go blank, preventing drivers from accessing critical driving information, thereby increasing the risk of accidents.
The recall covers multiple markets, including countries such as the United States, China, Australia, and Japan. The affected models include Venza, Crown, Crown Signia, RAV4, GR Corolla, 4Runner, Camry, Grand Highlander, Tacoma, and Highlander, as well as Lexus’s LS, RX, and TX. The affected model years are mainly from 2023 to 2025.
Toyota’s Recall Situation in Major Global Markets
According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States, Toyota is recalling 591,000 vehicles in the U.S., involving 15 models.
Due to improper settings in the control program of the 12.3-inch digital dashboard, the screen may go completely black during startup or driving, failing to display information such as vehicle speed, fuel level, and warning lights.
Toyota stated that this issue stems from a software programming error, which causes data to repeatedly overwrite the display’s memory, accelerating hardware wear and tear.
In the Chinese market, Toyota recalled over 230,000 vehicles, including AVALON, COROLLA, CAMRY, LEVIN, and imported models such as ALPHARD, VELLFIRE, as well as Lexus LM and LS series. The production dates range from 2022 to 2025, with the issue being the same combination instrument panel black screen fault.
Toyota recalled 646,376 vehicles in Japan, marking Toyota’s second large-scale recall within six months, with ALPHARD and VELLFIRE accounting for 30%.
Toyota will fix the issue for free through software updates or hardware replacement
For non-plug-in hybrid models, Toyota will upgrade the instrument cluster control software; plug-in hybrid models like the RAV4 Prime may require replacing the entire instrument assembly, with no cost to the vehicle owners.
Owners in the U.S. market will receive notification letters by mid-November 2025, while the Chinese market will implement the recall in batches starting from September 30, 2025. The recall process has already started in the Japanese market.
Owners can check if their vehicles are affected by entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the brand’s official website or regulatory agency’s website.
At present, software defects have replaced mechanical failures as the main cause of recalls. In 2023, Toyota’s global recall volume reached 3.8 million vehicles, with a significant increase in issues related to electronic systems.
The cause of the defect this time is that Toyota, in order to reduce costs, applied the same software to multiple models ranging from economy to luxury cars, leading to a wider impact of the defect.
2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Trim Levels
June 7th, 2025 by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Pasadena
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