What happened
China's regulator has flagged the Geely EX2 and BYD Qin L DM-i after inspections of sampled vehicles uncovered discrepancies.
The flagged issues relate to wheelbase measurements and CS-mode fuel consumption figures reported for the two models.
Why it matters
The regulator's action signals that compliance checks can extend beyond safety to include specification accuracy, which may affect how automakers validate published data.
Depending on the outcome, the findings could lead to corrective steps that raise the bar for consistency between advertised and measured vehicle characteristics.
Key facts
Geely EX2 and BYD Qin L DM-i were flagged by a Chinese regulator.
Discrepancies were found in wheelbase and CS-mode fuel consumption.
The findings were based on sampled vehicle checks.
What to watch next
Whether Geely and BYD issue responses or clarifications about the regulator's findings.
If further inspections expand to other models or lead to formal remediation measures for the flagged vehicles.