Gasgoo Daily: Li Auto, Tsinghua University form strategic cooperation on R&D of smart car tech

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.

Li Auto, Tsinghua University form strategic cooperation on R&D of smart car tech

On January 7, Li Auto and Tsinghua University announced a strategic partnership in R&D of intelligent vehicle technologies. This collaboration aims to support Li Auto's technological innovation and growth while highlighting the critical role of company-university-research institute collaboration in advancing smart vehicle technology and industrial development.

Car retail platform Huasheng Haoche, FAW Bestune sign procurement deal

On January 7, Huasheng Haoche, China's automotive new retail platform, and FAW Bestune, FAW's wholly-owned passenger vehicle brand, signed an agreement under which the former will procure 10,777 vehicles from the latter within a year. Both parties aim to explore new automotive marketing pathways through comprehensive collaboration in such areas as car model customization, channel integration, and financial services.

Qiyuan Green Power closes Series C financing

Qiyuan Green Power recently completed its Series C financing round, according to a post on the company's WeChat account. This funding will be used to integrate its industrial chain, enhance R&D capabilities, and scale operations.

BYD Xia MPV model hits market, starting at 249,800 yuan

On January 8, BYD officially put its latest MPV model, the Xia, onto the market. The model is available in four variants, priced between 249,800 yuan and 309,800 yuan.

SVOLT rolls off 1-millionth-set battery pack

On January 8, Chinese power battery supplier SVOLT announced that the company's one-millionth-set battery pack has officially rolled off the production line at its Chengdu factory.

ZEEKR releases official images of ZEEKR 007 GT

On January 9, ZEEKR released official images of its second shooting brake model, the ZEEKR 007 GT, and announced the market launch to commence in the second quarter of this year.

XPENG AEROHT debuts 'Land Aircraft Carrier' flying car at CES 2025

On January 7 (Pacific Time), XPENG AEROHT, the eVOLT (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft company affiliated to XPENG, showcased its latest modular flying car, the "Land Aircraft Carrier," at the CES 2025.

Li Auto rolls off 200,000th Li L6 mass-produced unit

On January 8, Chinese new energy vehicle maker Li Auto announced that the 200,000th Li L6 vehicle officially had rolled off the production line at its Changzhou plant.

China-made all-new BMW X3 rolls off production line

On January 7, the first China-made all-new BMW X3 officially rolled off the production line at BMW Brilliance's Tiexi plant, according to the company's announcement. The market launch and deliveries are both scheduled within the first quarter of this year.

CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International delivers 7,000-car dual-fuel carrier to BYD

On January 7, 2025, China State Shipbuilding Corporation's Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. (CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International) officially delivered a 7,000CEU (car equivalent unit) dual fuel PCTC (pure car and truck carrier), the "BYD HEFEI", to BYD, according to a post on CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International's WeChat account.