Gasgoo Daily: Porsche said to expand China R&D team with smart driving, cockpit divisions

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Porsche said to expand China R&D team with smart driving, cockpit divisions 

Porsche China is expanding its R&D team to enhance capabilities in intelligent cockpits and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), according to local reports. Established in 2022, the Porsche China’s current R&D team focuses on adapting intelligent applications for the Chinese market. The ongoing expansion is its second large-scale recruitment drive.

Polestones enters Kazakhstan market 

On October 23, Chinese new energy vehicle brand Polestones signed a cooperation agreement with DOSCAR GROUP, Kazakhstan's third-largest auto dealership group, marking its official entry into the Kazakhstani market as part of its global expansion strategy.

BYD opens new energy vehicle education center in Zhengzhou, Henan Province

BYD opened an immersive new energy vehicle education center, Di Space, in Zhengzhou city on October 24. This center, the first of its kind in China, combines automotive culture, design, technology, and interactive experiences to promote understanding of new energy vehicles.

VOYAH forays into Slovenia, showcasing FREE, COURAGE models

On October 24, VOYAH, the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand under Dongfeng Motor, announced its foray into Slovenia, and showcased the VOYAH FREE and VOYAH COURAGE models at the same time.

FAW Audi to debut all-new A5L at Auto Guangzhou 2024

On October 24, FAW Audi announced the plan to introduce the new Audi A5 family to China, including four models: the A5 Sedan, S5 Sedan, A5 Avant, and S5 Avant. Alongside these, FAW Audi will debut the new China-made A5L, a model tailored for the Chinese market.

ZF LIFETEC celebrates opening of APAC headquarters’ Phase Ⅰ facility

On October 24, ZF LIFETEC celebrated the opening of its PhaseⅠAPAC headquarters in Jiading, Shanghai, while also announcing the commencement of its Phase II project, according to a post on ZF's WeChat account. This move underscores ZF LIFETEC's commitment to deepening its presence in the Asia-Pacific market, especially in China.

Dongfeng eπ008 five-seater SUV opens presale

On October 25, Dongfeng Motor’s new energy vehicle brand eπ kicked off presale for the five-seater version of its eπ008 mid-to-large SUV. Coming with four variants with both range-extended (REEV) and all-electric (BEV) powertrains, the five-seater eπ008 would be priced between 200,000 yuan and 250,000 yuan.

XPENG P7+ model comes standard with Tianji XOS 5.4 system

On October 24, XPENG unveiled its new AI-powered Tianji XOS 5.4 smart system, whcih consists of four major components: AI driving, AI cockpit, AI Chassis, and AI connectivity. The system will first be equipped on the XPENG P7+ model, and it is set to expand to other XPENG models.

iFlytek launches vehicle-dedicated Spark large model

On October 24, iFlytek introduced the automobile-side Spark large model at the Global 1024 Developer Festival. The large model can function without internet access, offering performance nearly identical to its cloud-based counterpart, addressing users' needs in specific scenarios.

SAIC-GM unveils latest-generation PHEV-dedicated system

On October 24, SAIC General Motors ("SAIC-GM"), the joint venture between SAIC Motor and General Motors, announced its latest generation of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)-dedicated system is officially named the "True Dragon" ("Zhenlong" in Chinese Pinyin).

CATL unveils Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery with impressive battery-powered range, charging speeds

On October 24, 2024, CATL launched the Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, which is touted as the world's first hybrid vehicle battery to offer a pure electric range of over 400 kilometers along with 4C superfast charging. This groundbreaking innovation marks a new chapter for high-capacity batteries designed for Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

Bosch, Jiangling Motors to build joint venture for light-duty commercial vehicle electric drive system project

On October 24, 2024, Bosch and Jiangling Motors Corporation Group ("JMCG") signed an agreement in China's Nanchang city, aiming to establish a new joint venture dedicated to the development and sales of electric drive axle systems for light-duty commercial vehicles.