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.
Tesla China extends zero-interest financing for some Model3/Y purchases
Tesla China's website shows that the limited-time zero-interest financing for five years on select Model 3 and Model Y variants has been extended from July 31 to August 31. This offer applies only to the two models’ rear-wheel-drive and long-range all-wheel-drive versions, excluding the performance models.
Pony.ai said to file for IPO in US in September
Autonomous driving solution provider Pony.ai may go public in the U.S. as early as September, said a local media outlet citing sources related to the matter. The company has reportedly secured commitments from institutional investors with clear IPO intentions. Pony.ai has not yet responded to inquiries for confirmation.
DEEPAL S07 to hit market on July 25
Changan Auto’s new energy vehicle brand DEEPAL announced that the DEEPAL S07 will officially go on sale on July 25. The new energy mid-size SUV will offer both range-extended and all-electric versions and feature Huawei's Qiankun ADS SE intelligent driving system.
2025 Geely Jiaji MPV model goes on sale, starting at 109,700 yuan
On July 22, Geely's 2025 Jiaji MPV model hit the market with two variants offered: the Longteng Edition and the Pengcheng Edition, which are priced at 109,700 yuan and 119,700 yuan, respectively.
CATL begins production at Luoyang battery factory’s first phase
On July 20, Chinese power battery giant CATL officially commenced production at the first phase of its Luoyang base, with the first Qilin Battery assembled at the facility, according to a media report posted by the municipal government of Luoyang city, Henan province.
Ji Yue 07's grey edition to hit market in September
Ji Yue, the Robocar maker backed by Baidu and Geely, recently unveiled the exterior images of its Ji Yue 07 model with a grey exterior. This model maintains the brand's signature design philosophy, featuring a sophisticated grey paint that highlights its futuristic "Robocar" image. It is expected to be released onto the market in September this year.
Changan NEVO E07 rolls off production line
Changan Automobile recently saw the NEVO E07 model roll off the production line at its digital intelligent factory. This mid-to-large SUV under the new energy vehicle range NEVO has already started blind pre-orders and is set to officially hit the market later this year.
ZEEKR begins delivering All New ZEEKR 009s only 3 days after market launch
On July 22, ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle brand under Geely Holding, announced the commencement of deliveries for the All New ZEEKR 009 MPV model, at the company's 5G smart factory in the Qianwan New Area of Ningbo city.
ZEEKR 001, X models hit Mexican market
ZEEKR, the smart electric vehicle brand under Geely Holding, announced on July 21 via its Sina Weibo account that its two key models, the ZEEKR 001 and the ZEEKR X, have already hit the Mexican market, further strengthening its presence on the global stage.
New Audi Q7, Q8, SQ7 go on sale in Chinese market
On July 22, Audi put new versions of its flagship SUV models, the Q7, SQ7, and Q8, onto the Chinese market, expanding its luxury offerings. The updated Audi Q7 is available in four variants, priced between 609,800 yuan and 804,800 yuan. The new Audi SQ7 comes in a single variant priced at 1,098,800 yuan, while the new Audi Q8 offers four variants, priced between 786,800 yuan and 1,084,800 yuan.
NETA Auto opens sales center in Azerbaijan
On July 17, NETA Auto, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, inaugurated a sales center in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, marking its official entry into the West Asian market, according to a post on NETA Auto's WeChat account.
iMotion to supply autonomous driving domain controller to European luxury EV brand
On July 22, Chinese autonomous driving technology company iMotion announced it has secured a contract to supply autonomous driving domain controllers for a European luxury high-performance electric vehicle brand's global-oriented model. This brand currently operates in Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific regions, iMotion disclosed.
Desay SV, Texas Instruments release high-performance radars for urban NOA
At the recent electronica China exhibition, Chinese automotive supplier Desay SV and global semiconductor leader Texas Instruments (TI) jointly launched the next-generation high-performance CRD03P corner radar.
