Gasgoo Daily: Geely Galaxy L7 EM-i model hits market

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Geely Galaxy L7 EM-i model hits market

On February 14, Geely Auto put the Galaxy L7 EM-i model onto the market, with limited-time introductory prices ranging from 115,800 yuan to 148,800 yuan. Coming with four trims, the model features Geely's NordThor EM-i hybrid system.

IM Motors, Banma team up to co-develop AI-powered cockpit

IM Motors announced on February 14 that it has partnered with Banma, an Alibaba-backed automotive intelligence tech company, to introduce an "AI-powered Ecosystem Cockpit " in early March. The collaboration focuses on intelligent cabin interaction, aiming to build an interconnected smart ecosystem. IM Motors has so far integrated DeekSeek AI large model into its smart cockpit system.

FAW Group, China Logistics form strategic partnership to reduce logistics cost

On February 13, FAW Group and China Logistics signed a strategic cooperation agreement, under which the duo is set to collaborate on various fronts, including automotive logistics, cross-border logistics, logistics equipment, and tech innovation. The partnership aims to boost in-depth integration across multiple sectors to reduce overall logistics costs across China.

Upcoming NEV models from Chinese legacy automakers' brands to watch in 2025

As China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues to bloom, a slew of new NEV models is set to be launched in 2025. Several NEV brands incubated by established carmakers such as Changan Automobile's AVATR, GAC Group's AION, Geely's ZEEKR, and SAIC Motor's IM Motor will introduce multiple reliable choices to the market.

JAC Group launches T9 pickup in Pakistan

JAC Group, along with its local partner, officially launched its flagship T9 pickup in Karachi, Pakistan, marking the company’s entry into the local high-end pickup market, according to the company’s announcement on Feb. 14.

Tenchen Controls, GOVY Technology partner on eVTOL components development

On February 13, Zhejiang Tenchen Controls Co., Ltd. (Tenchen Controls) announced that its subsidiary, Guangdong Tenchen Automotive Seats Co., Ltd., has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangdong GOVY Technology Co., Ltd. (GOVY).  

ZEEKR finalizes Lynk & Co acquisition, announces establishment of ZEEKR Technology Group

On February 14, ZEEKR and Geely Automobile Holding Limited (Geely Automobile) announced the completion of ZEEKR's acquisition and capital injection into Lynk & Co. Following the transaction, ZEEKR now holds a 51% stake in Lynk & Co, while Geely Automobile retains 49%, making Lynk & Co a partly-owned subsidiary of ZEEKR.

Sino-Japan automotive aluminum sheet joint venture inaugurated in Shanghai

On February 13, China's Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. ("Baosteel"), Baowu Aluminum Technology Co., Ltd. ("Baowu Aluminium"), and the major Japanese steel manufacturer Kobe Steel, Ltd. ("Kobelco") officially inaugurated their joint venture, named Kobelco Baosteel Automotive Aluminum Rolled Products Co., Ltd. ("Kobelco Baosteel"), in Shanghai, according to a post on Baosteel's WeChat account.

NIO Power opens charging network to Great Wall Motor's users

On February 14, Wuhan NIO Energy Co., Ltd. ("NIO Power") and Great Wall Motor ("GWM") entered into a partnership on charging services, granting users of GWM's Haval, WEY, ORA, and TANK brands access to NIO Power's extensive charging network, according to a post on NIO's WeChat account.

Yutong Group to integrate DeepSeek AI model into voice interaction, smart cockpit systems

On February 14, Yutong Group, a Chinese main commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that its "One Cloud, Two Cabins" system—including the "Cloud-based Butler Anruitong ("Anruitong" is in Chinese Pinyin)," "Smart Driving Cockpit," and "Smart Passenger Cabin"—will integrate DeepSeek's AI inference model from February 15.

Black Sesame Technologies' entire chip lineup support DeepSeek's inference capability

Black Sesame Technologies on Feb. 14 announced it has successfully deployed the DeepSeek AI model on its Wudang C1200 chip family, with the A2000 series also set to fully support DeepSeek-based multimodal large models.

FAW Bestune's D-Life 6.0 cockpit platform integrated with DeepSeek AI large model

Recently, FAW Group's passenger vehicle brand Bestune's D-Life 6.0 smart cockpit platform completed a deep integration with DeepSeek, resulting in an upgraded AI large model that will soon be featured in the Bestune Yueyi 03 and Yueyi 07 models, according to the brand's announcement on Feb. 13.

Baidu Apollo integrates DeepSeek into smart cockpit, mobility agent

Baidu's Apollo smart cockpit large model and mobility agent have now integrated with DeepSeek, further enhancing their capabilities through the deep fusion of Baidu's ERNIE and DeepSeek's AI models, according to Baidu's announcement on Feb. 13.

ZEEKR enters African market, introducing ZEEKR 001, ZEEKR X models in Egypt

On February 11, ZEEKR, an electric vehicle maker under Geely Automobile, held a launch event in Cairo, marking its official entry into the Egyptian market.