Cailian Press Auto Morning Report [May 16]

①Stellantis Group and Dongfeng Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement. ②Leapmotor released its Q1 2026 financial report.

cls.cnMay 16 08:55

A battle that cannot be lost, Li Xiang plays its next card.

Li Xiang is rebuilding his vision.

wallstreetcnMay 16 02:58

The all-new Li Auto L9 has been officially launched, with a nationwide uniform retail price ranging from 4.598 million yuan to 5.098 million yuan.

On May 15, 2026, Li Auto officially launched its flagship SUV with embodied intelligence — the all-new Li L9. The new model is available in two versions: the Ultra version with a nationwide unified retail price of 4.598 million yuan and the Livis version priced at 5.098 million yuan. Deliveries will commence on May 17. Customers can experience the vehicle at Li Auto's nationwide retail centers or schedule a test drive through the Li Auto App. The all-new Li L9 represents Li Auto’s flagship product designed for the era of embodied intelligence. Embodied intelligence refers to the vehicle’s ability not only to execute commands but also to function like a human.

Gelonghui FinanceMay 15 22:47

Li Auto's Three 'Counter-Consensus' Moves: From Range Extension to Embodied Intelligence, How Li Xiang is Defining the Next Era

"Autonomous driving represents the first half of embodied intelligence, while general-purpose humanoid robots constitute the second half." In May 2026, Li Xiang, Chairman and CEO of Li Auto, used this statement to draw a timeline for the entire industry. This was not a slogan but rather a firm judgment on the trajectory of technological evolution by an entrepreneur with a 'technological zealot' streak after experiencing three instances of going against consensus. To understand this perspective, one must first delve into the decision-making history of Li Auto. Around 2015, as China's new energy vehicle wave surged, nearly all players bet on the pure electric route. However, Li Auto opted for

Gelonghui FinanceMay 15 19:30

Express News | Li Xiang on the Li Auto L9 and Extended-Range Technology: Some Question Its 'Outdated' Nature, Others Cross the River by Feeling for Stones Set by Li Auto

BreakingsMay 15 19:00

Express News | Li Auto has officially launched the all-new Li L9.

BreakingsMay 15 17:07