Gasgoo Daily: SAIC-GM-Wuling unveils Hongguang MINIEV's four-door edition

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SAIC-GM-Wuling unveils Hongguang MINIEV's four-door edition

On December 10, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) officially released the exterior design image of the Hongguang MINIEV's four-door edition, according to a post on Wuling Global Silver Badge's WeChat account. The model is available in three body color options. Besides, it measures 3,256mm in length, 1,510mm in width, and 1,578mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,190mm, enabling independent entry and exit for both the front and rear rows.

Xiaomi's YU7 undergoes large-scale road testing

On the morning of December 10, Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, revealed that Xiaomi is currently conducting large-scale road tests for its YU7 model. On the evening of December 9, the company unveiled its second vehicle model—the Xiaomi YU7, which is expected to officially hit the market in June or July next year.

Ruipai Power Technology's first M10 N-in-one electric drive assembly rolls off production line

On December 4, 2024, Ruipai Power Technology, a subsidairy of GAC Group, saw its first M10 N-in-one electric drive assembly roll off the production line at the company's intelligent ecological electric drive factory, according to a post on its WeChat account.

GAC Group's second-gen embodied intelligent robot makes debut at 2024 PBCIFC

GAC Group showcased its self-developed second-generation embodied intelligent robot at the 2024 Pearl Bay International Climate Investment and Financing Conference (PBCIFC) held on December 8 and 9, according to a post on GAC R&D Center's WeChat account.

Schaeffler's high-power electric water pump for REEV cooling system goes into production at Wuhu factory

Schaeffler, a leading global automotive parts supplier, held grand events on December 4 and 5 at its Xiangtan and Wuhu manufacturing bases to showcase two important advancements, according to a post on its WeChat account. 

FTXT, Liyuan Group, Yutong put first-batch cooperative hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks into operation

Recently, thirty Yutong fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, with key components supplied by FTXT-Liyuan, a joint venture between FTXT Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (FTXT) and Henan Liyuan Group (Liyuan Group), were officially put into operation in Anyang city, Henan province, according to a post on FTXT's WeChat account. The trucks will primarily be used to transport coke for Liyuan Group.

SAIC Volkswagen to launch 18 new vehicle model by 2030

"Starting in 2026, we will launch two electric vehicles based on the China main platform, CMP, three plug-in hybrid models and two range extended variance. By 2030, we will even introduce 18 new models with 15 developed exclusively in China. You will see our journey is one of continuous innovation and leadership," Holger Santel,First Vice President and Executive Vice President for Commercial Affairs at SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd., said on December 10 on SAIC Volkswagen's 40th anniversary. 

BYD's FANGCHENGBAO unveils fire new product series 'TAI'

On December 10, BYD's FANGCHENGBAO brand officially unveiled its new household-oriented rugged product series, TAI (named in Chinese Pinyin, written in "钛" in Chinese character, translating to "Titanium"). This marks the company's second major product line following the BAO series and establishes a new direction for "household rugged" electric vehicles.

Stellantis, CATL to co-build LFP battery plant in Spain through joint venture

Stellantis and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced on December 10 their agreement to invest up to €4.1 billion in a joint venture to build a large lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. 

Changan Automobile to raise 6 billion yuan for NEV development

Changan Automobile announced on December 6 its plans to raise up to 6 billion yuan through a private placement of A-shares. The funds will be allocated to projects focused on new energy vehicle (NEV) development, product platform upgrades, and the establishment of a global R&D center to enhance its competitiveness in the NEV market.  

China Unicom, Huawei co-launch China's first 5G-A V2X innovation base

China Unicom announced on December 9 that the company and Huawei recently co-established China's first 5G-A V2X innovation base in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the in-depth application of 5G-A technology for integrated vehicle-road-cloud systems.

MINIEYE completes listing hearing with Hong Kong Stock Exchange

On December 8, Minieye Technology Co., Ltd. (MINIEYE), a Chinese provider of intelligent driving and smart cockpit solutions, disclosed its IPO application materials following a hearing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. 

NIO ET9 obtains MIIT's volume production approval for steer-by-wire technology

On December 9, 2024, NIO announced that its flagship sedan, the ET9, has received mass-production approval from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for its steer-by-wire (SbW) technology. This makes the ET9 China's first vehicle model to incorporate SbW technology, placing it alongside Tesla's Cybertruck as one of the few globally available vehicles with this advanced feature.

Bosch's global millimeter-wave radar shipments top 100 million units, with China accounting for over 30 million units

Bosch announced on December 9 via one of its official WeChat accounts that its cumulative global shipments of millimeter-wave radar have exceeded 100 million units, with over 30 million contributed by the Chinese market.

Xiaomi EV's second model 'YU7' to hit market in mid-2025

On December 9, Xiaomi EV announced on its official Weibo account that its second electric vehicle (EV) model will be an SUV named the Xiaomi YU7, slated for release between June and July next year.