Gasgoo Daily: GAC AION's HYPTEC opens first directly operated delivery center

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GAC AION's HYPTEC opens its first directly operated delivery center

On April 17, GAC AION's premium sub-brand HYPTEC announced the official opening of its first directly operated delivery center in Shanghai.

According to the company, the launch marks the full implementation of its user-centric sales and service transformation. With this move, HYPTEC kicks off a new "delivery center + agency" model aimed at providing a premium, standardized, and one-stop delivery experience for customers across China.

AITO M8 hits market, starting at RMB 359,800

On April 16, AITO, the smart vehicle brand under Huawei's Harmony lntelligent Mobility Alliance, officially put its new large-sized SUV, the AITO M8, onto the market. The vehicle is available in six variants with both five-seat and six-seat configurations, priced between 359,800 yuan and 449,800 yuan.

Second-generation Haval Xiaolong MAX goes on sale

On the evening of April 16, the second-generation Haval Xiaolong MAX model officially went on sale. The new vehicle is offered in five variants, with prices ranging from RMB 131,800 to RMB 169,800. Equipped with the Coffee Pilot Plus advanced driver assistance system, the vehicle adopts a pure-vision approach and supports intelligent driving across urban roads, highways, and parking scenarios.

Banma, TI, HikAuto co-launch single-chip-enabled integrated cockpit-driving solution

On April 15, during the electronica China 2025 in Shanghai, Banma (a smart car solution provider backed by Alibaba Group and SAIC Motor), Texas Instruments ("TI"), and HikAuto jointly launched a new single-chip-powered integrated cockpit-driving solution, signaling a key step forward in the evolution of vehicle electronic architectures, according to a post on Banma's WeChat account.

Dongfeng Motor's VOYAH launches 'Tian Yuan' architecture for L3 advanced driver assistance

On April 16, Dongfeng Motor's premium NEV brand VOYAH officially launched its new architecture for Level 3 (L3) advanced driver assistance functions, Tian Yuan, during a dedicated technology event.

BYD FANGCHENG's TAI 3 SUV model hits market, with top-spec trim offering roof-mounted drone

On April 16, FANGCHENGBAO, BYD's brand that specializes in professional and personalized identities, officially put its latest all-electric compact SUV, the TAI 3 (钛3), onto the market, offering five variants starting at 133,800 yuan. All models are available for immediate delivery.

Mass-produced unit of AUDI E concept car to make debut at AUTO SHANGHAI 2025

AUDI, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand marking the deepened collaboration between Audi and SAIC Motor, is going to offer the first glimpse of the mass-produced version of its first concept car, the AUDI E, at the forthcoming AUTO SHANGHAI 2025.

All-new Volvo XC90 goes on sale in China with updated design, expanded seating options

On April 15, the newly updated Volvo XC90 officially hit the Chinese market with five available variants, priced between 638,900 yuan and 894,900 yuan. For a limited time, customers can enjoy a special offer ranging from 479,000 yuan to 679,000 yuan.