Gasgoo Daily: BYD’s FANGCHENGBAO unveils interior images of BAO 8 model

Published: Jun 17, 2024 20:39
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BYD's FANGCHENGBAO unveils interior images of BAO 8 model

BYD's FANGCHENGBAO brand recently released a set of interior images for its flagship SUV, the BAO 8. The new model continues the brand's family design language, striking an excellent balance between ruggedness and futuristic vibe. Additionally, as a flagship model, the new SUV offers both 6-seater and 7-seater configurations.

BYD's Shenshan auto industrial park goes into volume production for Phase II project

On June 17, according to the "Shenzhen Release" WeChat public account, the Phase II of the Shenshan BYD Automotive Industrial Park has gone into mass production, with a daily output of 750 vehicles.

LEADRIVE signs agreement for electric motor controller project in Wuhu

On June 14, Leadrive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("LEADRIVE") officially signed an agreement with the government of Fanchang District, Wuhu City, for a new energy vehicle motor controller project. According to the agreement, LEADRIVE plans to invest in the new energy vehicle electric motor controller project in the district. The project includes the construction of a production line with an annual capacity of 900,000-unit electric motor controllers and a production line for 450,000-unit power bricks.

Farizon Auto forges new partnership to build pilot project for new energy, green transportation in Inner Mongolia

On June 15, Geely's Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group ("Farizon Auto") signed a strategic cooperation agreement with CHN Energy Inner Mongolia Power Co., Ltd. and CEMT Co., Ltd., according to a post on Farizon Auto's WeChat account.

The three parties aim to leverage Inner Mongolia's abundant wind and solar energy resources to create a comprehensive demonstration project for large-scale base new energy and green transportation.

Dongfeng's movie-themed edition MHERO 917 luxury electric off-roader starts pre-sale

On June 17, Dongfeng Motor's MHERO Technology kicked off pre-sale of the MHERO 917 Jiaolong Zhanjia edition, China's first movie-themed vehicle. The luxury electric off-roader, priced between 768,000 yuan and 868,000 yuan, marks a significant collaboration between the automotive and film industries.

SAIC Motor's Z-one Tech unveils upgraded Galaxy intelligent vehicle full-stack solution

Recently, SAIC Motor's automotive intelligence arm Z-one Tech  announced the upgrade of its intelligent vehicle full-stack solution, the Galaxy®, marking a new era of AI and software-defined vehicles.

NIO EL8 model goes on sale in five European countries

On June 13, NIO officially put its EL8 model (known as the ES8 in China) onto the markets of Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. This marks the sixth model NIO has introduced to the European market.

BYD introduces SEAGULL BEV model in Ecuador

Recently, BYD officially launched its new-generation mainstream commuter vehicle, the BYD SEAGULL, in Ecuador. The launch event was held in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador.

Dongfeng eπ008 smart family SUV hits market at 216,600 yuan

On June 14, Dongfeng Motor's eπ brand officially put its second flagship model, the eπ008, onto the market and commenced deliveries.

Chery Automobile, Baolong Automotive forge strategic partnership

On June 13, Chinese auto parts supplier Baolong Automotive hosted the "Chery-Baolong Supply Chain Technology Co-Creation and Exchange Day" at Chery Automobile's R&D center.

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