Gasgoo Daily: SAIC Volkswagen integrates DeepSeek AI model into smart cockpit system

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SAIC Volkswagen integrates DeepSeek AI model into smart cockpit system

On February 15, SAIC Volkswagen announced that it has integrated DeepSeek's AI large model into its smart cockpit. The cabin combines DeepSeek's in-depth thinking capabilities with the precise comprehension of Baidu’s ERNIE Bot, enabling seamless collaborative dialogue between the dual AI models.

CATL, DiDi co-establish indirectly-owned subsidiary focusing on NEV charging, battery swap facility businesses

On February 18, Contemporary Xiaoju (Xiamen) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Xiaoju" is in Chinese pinyin) was officially established, according to an enterprise query platform Tianyancha. The company’s business scope covers sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) battery swapping infrastructure, operations of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and battery leasing services. This company is indirectly co-owned by CATL and Beijing Xiaoju Technology Co., Ltd., an affiliate of DiDi.

All VOYAH models to feature Huawei's Qiankun smart driving system by 2025

On February 17, Lu Fang, CEO of VOYAH, a premium new energy vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor, announced during a live-streaming event that all VOYAH models will be equipped with Huawei's Qiankun smart driving system in 2025.

Chery EXEED's Lanyue C-DM to kick off pre-sale in late Feb.

EXEED, the premium car brand under Chery Holding, announced on February 17 that the EXEED Lanyue C-DM model ("Lanyue" is in Chinese pinyin) is set to begin its global pre-sale on February 23 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

AION RT 650 Smart Sharing edition hits market, priced at 128,800 yuan

On February 18, GAC AION officially put the AION RT 650 Smart Sharing edition onto the market, priced at 128,800 yuan.

The launch of the new edition further enriches the product lineup of the AION RT, with full-range prices spanning from 119,800 yuan to 165,800 yuan.

SAIC Volkswagen debuts Teramont Pro SUV

On Feb. 17, SAIC Volkswagen introduced the Teramont Pro SUV, which is powered by the company's fifth-generation EA888 engine.

Skyworth Automotive Intelligence sails through Volkswagen's ASPICE audit

Shenzhen Skyworth Automotive Intelligence Co., Ltd. (called "Skyworth Automotive Intelligence" for short), a subsidiary of Skyworth Digital, has passed Volkswagen's Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capacity Determination (ASPICE) audit, according to a post Skyworth Digital issued on February 17 via its WeChat account. This milestone signifies the company's entry into the global mainstream automotive supply chain.

Tesla begins producing refreshed Model Ys at Gigafactory Shanghai

On February 18, Tesla officially announced via its Weibo account that mass production of the refreshed Model Y has begun at its Gigafactory Shanghai.

Adient completes expansion of China Technical Center to strengthen local R&D capabilities

On February 18, global automotive seating supplier Adient announced the completion of the expansion of its China Technical Center in Chongqing.

NIO's FIREFLY model with new details unveiled in MIIT's catalogue

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently released the updated list of new energy vehicles eligible for purchase tax exemptions, revealing new details about NIO's FIREFLY model. The upcoming model will be equipped with a 42.1kWh battery pack, which delivers a CLTC-rated range of 420km.

Geely Auto, Stepfun open-source multimodal AI models for video, audio generation

On February 18, Geely Auto Group and its tech ecosystem partner Stepfun announced the open-sourcing of two multimodal AI large models—the Step-Video-T2V for video generation and the Step-Audio for voice interaction.

Renault, Geely step up partnership to produce, sell zero & low emission vehicles in Brazil

On February 17, Renault Group and Geely Holding Group announced a framework agreement to expand their strategic cooperation in the production and sales of zero and low-emission vehicles through Renault do Brasil.

EVE Energy starts operation at first overseas plant

On February 16, Chinese lithium battery supplier EVE Energy held a ceremony to celebrate the rollout of the first battery from its Malaysia factory, marking the official start of production at its first overseas manufacturing facility, according to a post on the company's WeChat account.