With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.
NIO rolls out update for Alder intelligent system
On April 16, the NIO Alder intelligent system received a version 2.0.5 update, featuring enhancements to multiple applications and functions including NIO Link, the app store, and HUD.
China launches pilot plan for charging network enhancement in rural areas
The Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Transport of China jointly released a notice regarding the pilot work for filling the gaps in charging and battery swapping facilities in counties. The notice mentioned conducting pilot work for strengthen the construction of such facilities in counties from 2024 to 2026, emphasizing the planning and construction of charging and battery swapping facilities for new energy vehicles in key villages and towns.
FAW Bestune puts B70 Longteng Edition onto market
On April 15, FAW Group’s wholly-owned passenger car brand Bestune put the B70 Longteng Edition onto the market. The new car offers two variants priced at 115,900 yuan and 125,900 yuan, respectively.
RoboSense launches new-generation mid-to-long range LiDAR ‘MX’
On April 15, smart LiDAR solution provider RoboSense hosted its "REDEFINED" 2024 new product launch event, unveiling the new-generation mid-to-long range LiDAR, MX.
DiDi Autonomous Driving, Toyota Boshoku to co-develop smart cockpit solutions for Robotaxis
Toyota Boshoku (China) Co., Ltd. reached partnership with DiDi Autonomous Driving on April 12 to collaboratively develop the next-generation intelligent cabins.
BMW to produce Neue Klasse models in Shenyang in 2026
On April 16, German’s Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, Steffi Lemke, led a delegation to visit BMW Group's R&D Center in Beijing, China.
EXEED kicks off pre-sale for STERRA ET’s BEV, REEV versions, starting at 199,000 yuan
Chery's EXEED brand kicked off pre-sale for its STERRA ET new energy vehicle model on April 15 with a price range of 199,000 yuan to 329,000 yuan.
BYD releases teaser photos of Qin L model
On April 15, BYD officially launched teaser images of the brand-new sedan model under the Dynasty series, the Qin L.
HOZON Auto inks agreement to get 5 billion yuan of investment
On April 15, HOZON New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. ("HOZON Auto"), the parent company of NETA Auto, signed an agreement with three capital investing and operating companies, who agreed to together invest at least 5 billion yuan in the new energy vehicle maker, according to NETA Auto's press release.
LIVAN Automobile, iFLYTEK to cooperate on automotive intelligence development
On April 15, 2024, LIVAN Automobile ("LIVAN"), the automaker backed by Geely Auto and Lifan Technology, inked an agreement with Chinese speech technology giant iFLYTEK at the latter's headquarters in Hefei, Anhui Province, for their in-depth strategic cooperation in multiple areas such as intelligent cockpits, intelligent audio, digital marketing.
SGMW's Baojun Yep range puts new additions onto market
SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) officially put the Baojun Yep Plus and the 2024 Baojun Yep models onto the market on April 12.
