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.
BYD launches blind pre-order for Xia MPV model
On September 27, Lu Tian, General Manager of BYD's Dynasty Network Sales Division, announced on his social media that pre-orders for the Xia MPV have officially opened. As BYD's first mid-to-large flagship MPV, the Xia features the fifth-generation DM technology, a PHEV-dedicated body structure, and is equipped with the DiSus-C intelligent damping body control system.
Brilliance BMW puts green hydrogen fuel trucks into operation
Recently, the first hydrogen refueling station in Shenyang city, Liaoning province, officially commenced operations, with BMW Brilliance becoming its inaugural user. This marks BMW Brilliance as the first automobile manufacturer in China to utilize green hydrogen fuel trucks for logistics transportation, highlighting a significant step towards sustainable logistics solutions in the automotive industry.
HUAWEI, Chery's LUXEED R7 surpasses 6,000 pre-orders in 24 hours
On the evening of September 25, Huawei's smart car alliance Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (“HIMA”) announced that its first coupe SUV, the LUXEED R7, exceeded 6,000 units of pre-orders within 24 hours upon its market launch. Developed in collaboration with Chery, the LUXEED R7 hit the market on September 24, offering four different trim levels with prices ranging from 259,800 yuan to 339,800 yuan.
AVATR 07 hits market, starting at 219,900 yuan
On September 26, AVATR, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly developed by Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL, officially put the AVATR 07 onto the market. Coming with six variants across all-electric (BEV) and range-extended (REEV) powertrains, the AVATR 07 is priced between 219,900 yuan and 289,900 yuan.
Cao Cao Mobility partners with Ronghe Electric Technology to expand ride-hailing services
Recently, Cao Cao Mobility, a leading ride-hailing service platform backed by Geely, announced a strategic partnership with Ronghe Electric Technology. This collaboration aims to deepen cooperation in business expansions in new cities, vehicle operations, and financial services.
DEEPAL releases 2025 SL03 facelift onto market
On September 27, Changan Automobile's new energy vehicle brand DEEPAL unveiled its refreshed 2025 SL03, offering four models ranging from 119,900 yuan to 146,900 yuan. The new lineup includes both range-extended (REEV) and pure electric (BEV) versions, catering to diverse customer preferences.
Yihang Intelligence nabs hundreds of millions of yuan in Series C funding
Recently, autonomous driving solution provider Yihang Intelligence completed its Series C financing round, which raised for the company several hundreds of millions of yuan, the company announced on WeChat on September 26.
BYD debuts SHARK new energy pickup model in Panama
Recently, BYD introduced its new energy pickup, the BYD SHARK, in Panama, marking the company's first PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) model launched in the country, according to a post on BYD's WeChat account.
Changan Automobile confirms AVATR Technology's plans for independent listing
Changan Automobile recently responded to investor inquiries via the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s Q&A platform, confirming that AVATR Technology, the premium new energy vehicle company co-backed by Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL, holds plans to go public independently.
GAC Group's UPOWER Energy, BMSer team up on power battery reuse
On September 25, UPOWER Energy Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. ("UPOWER Energy"), a subsidiary of GAC Group, and BMSer Technology Co., Ltd. ("BMSer"), a leading third-party provider of new energy BMS products and application solutions, signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement in Hangzhou. This agreement establishes a regular communication mechanism between the two parties, laying a solid foundation for future business collaboration in the energy sector.
Nullmax, Black Sesame Technologies co-developed smart driving features complete onboard deployment
On September 26, autonomous driving tech company Nullmax announced a major collaboration milestone with Black Sesame Technologies. The two companies have successfully integrated advanced driver assistance features such as NOA (Navigation on Autopilot), memory driving, and memory parking, utilizing Black Sesame's C1200 series chips based on BEV HD map-less solutions. These functions have already been deployed in vehicles.
BYD Yuan UP BEV model hits Costa Rican market
Recently, BYD held the launch event for the Yuan UP (locally known as the NUEVO BYD S1 PRO) at the iconic Avenida Escazu shopping center in Costa Rica, according to a press release posted on BYD's WeChat account.
SERES-backed Landian begins pre-sale of Landian E5 PLUS PHEV model
On September 26, Landian, a new energy vehicle brand under SERES Group, officially opened pre-sale of the newly upgraded second-generation Landian E5 model, namely, the Landian E5 PLUS, with prices set at 109,800 yuan for the 120 km Standard Range version and 119,800 yuan for the 165 km Long Range version.
All-new IM LS6 SUV model hits market, with promotional price starting at 216,900 yuan
On September 26, the all-new IM LS6, a full-sized SUV model under IM Motors, officially hit the market, offering five trim levels with guidance prices ranging from 239,900 yuan to 302,900 yuan. The carmaker also offered several limited-time incentives, resulting in a promotional price range of 216,900 yuan to 279,900 yuan.
