今日新闻丨前兰博基尼首席外观设计师入职小米汽车！8月新能源渗透率创历史新高！大众发布ID.POLO伪装车官图！

Group 1 - Former Lamborghini Chief Exterior Designer Fabian Schmölz has joined Xiaomi Auto as the Head of European Exterior Design, indicating Xiaomi's commitment to entering the European market by 2027 [1][3] - Xiaomi Auto has established a research and development center in Munich, Germany, as part of its strategy to expand globally and achieve its goal of becoming a top 5 global automaker [3] Group 2 - In August, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China reached a historic high of 55.3%, with retail sales of NEVs amounting to 1.079 million units, a year-on-year increase of 5% [2][4] - The total retail sales of passenger vehicles in China for August were 1.952 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3% [2][4] - The growth in NEV penetration is attributed to advancements in technologies such as 800V ultra-fast charging, driver assistance, and intelligent cockpit features [7] Group 3 - Volkswagen has released official images of the ID.POLO and ID.POLO GTI camouflage vehicles, with plans to launch the ID.POLO in May 2026 at a starting price below €25,000 (approximately ¥208,000) [3][9] - The new ID.POLO will feature dimensions of 4053mm in length, 1816mm in width, and 1530mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2600mm, and is expected to have a range of 450km under WLTP conditions [9]