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.
Honda's China sales reach 56,959 units in August 2024
Honda reported retail vehicle sales of 56,959 units in China for August 2024. The company’s cumulative retail sales from January to August this year reached 525,432 vehicles.
SAIC-GM-Wuling inaugurates Wuhan R&D Institute
On September 5, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially launched the SGMW Wuhan Research institute at Wuhan University of Technology. Additionally, as a part of their strategic collaboration, the Smart Chassis Laboratory, co-founded by SAIC-GM-Wuling and Wuhan University of Technology, was also unveiled.
Li Auto accumulates smart driving-assisted distance of 2.26 billion km so far
Li Auto announced that its total distance assisted by intelligent driving system has reached 2.26 billion kilometers so far, with 200 million kilometers recorded in August. The company has 908,000 users of its intelligent driving funtions, with 44,000 new users added in August.
NIO Power, Suzhou Energy Group team up on EV charging, battery swap network constructio
On September 5, NIO Power, the mobile internet-based power solution provider under NIO, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Suzhou Energy Development Group ("Suzhou Energy Group") at the Suzhou High-Quality New Energy Industry Development Conference. The partnership will focus on building a comprehensive charging and battery swapping network, developing virtual power plants, and creating "zero-carbon" demonstration stations, all aimed at advancing China's carbon neutrality and peak carbon goals.
Geely successfully launches 3rd orbital plane of Future Mobility Constellation with 10 satellites
On September 6, 2024, at 2:30 AM, Geely's Future Mobility Constellation successfully launched its third orbital plane with ten satellites aboard a single rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China’s Shanxi Province.
BYD releases images of Sealion 05 DM-i SUV
BYD has officially released images of its latest model, the Sealion 05 DM-i, a compact plug-in hybrid electric SUV. This marks the second model in the Sealion lineup under BYD's Ocean series, following the Sealion 07 EV.
Changan Automobile’s YTD auto sales rise 3.61% YoY in August 2024
Chinese automaker Changan Automobile announced on September 5 it sold 187,117 vehicles in August this year, which dropped 10.63% from a year ago.
KargoBot.ai launches autonomous trucking alliance in Inner Mongolia with partners
KargoBot.ai, DiDi’s autonomous trucking subsidiary, recently held its 2024 Ecosystem Partner Conference and the establishment ceremony of the New Energy Autonomous Driving Fleet Transport Alliance in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. LiDAR maker Seyond, one of the first industry representatives, participated in the alliance signing.
DreamSmart Group launches official Weibo for STARAUTO automotive business unit
On September 5, DreamSmart Group (previously known as Xingji Meizu), the venture jointly powered by Xingjishidai, Meizu, and Polestar, launched the official Weibo account for its STARAUTO automotive business unit, unveiling its first post that promises to redefine automobiles with passion, and hinting at further announcements later.
Lynk & Co Z10 BEV goes on sale
On September 5, Lynk & Co's first battery electric vehicle model, the Lynk & Co Z10, hit the market. The model is available in five variants, priced between 202,800 yuan and 299,800 yuan, with a limited-time promotional offer of 196,800 yuan to 288,800 yuan.
