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.
Black Sesame Technologies secures new designated supply order from FAW Group
On February 10, automotive chip developer Black Sesame Technologies announced that the company has secured another order to supply Huashan® A1000 family chips for multiple oil-fueled and NEV (new energy vehicle) models under the FAW Group, with mass production expected to begin this year.
Honda China sells 68,890 vehicles in Jan. 2025
On February 10, Honda Motor released its sales report for January 2025 in the Chinese market, revealing that its monthly China terminal sales reached 68,890 vehicles, marking a year-on-year tumble of 31.7%.
Eve Energy, HyperStrong sign agreement on battery cell transaction
Hubei EVE Power Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Chinese lithium battery supplier EVE Energy, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., Ltd. (HyperStrong) on February 7. Under the agreement, both parties aim to establish a strategic procurement partnership for battery cells from 2025 to 2027, with a total expected transaction volume of 50GWh.
DeepWay breaks ground on new smart factory in Huzhou city
On February 8, new energy intelligent heavy-duty truck developer DeepWay held a groundbreaking ceremony for its smart factory in Huzhou city, Zhejiang province, according to a post on the company's WeChat account.
Great Wall Motor appoints HAVAL general manager to oversee ORA brand
Mr. Zhao Yongpo, General Manager of the HAVAL brand under Great Wall Motor (GWM), announced on February 8, that he will also take on the management of the ORA brand, signifying the official integration of HAVAL and ORA brands.
XPENG to start delivery of MONA M03 Max model in Q2 2025
On February 7, XPENG CEO Mr. He Xiaopeng announced that the delivery of the MONA M03 Max model is expected to kick off in the second quarter of this year, with a starting price of 155,800 yuan.
Refreshed DEEPAL S07 hits market, starting at 169,900 yuan
On February 9, DEEPAL, a new energy vehicle brand under Changan Automobile, officially put the refreshed DEEPAL S07 model onto the market.
NIO's CEO says Shanghai battery swapping stations near profitability
On February 9, William Bin Li, founder, chairman, and CEO of NIO, revealed that the company's battery swapping stations in Shanghai are close to achieving profitability.
Great Wall Motor launches MIND project in Tianjin to boost smart manufacturing capabilities
On February 8, Great Wall Motor (GWM) officially launched its MIND project in the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA), according to a press release TEDA issued via its WeChat account.
DEEPAL S09 flagship full-size SUV makes debut
On February 9, Changan Automobile's new energy vehicle brand DEEPAL unveiled its S09 flagship full-size SUV. The vehicle is equipped with the Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system and will be among the first to upgrade to the new generation in the future.
Changan Automobile launches 'Dubhe Plan 2.0' intelligence strategy
On February 9, 2025, Changan Automobile held a launch event in Chongqing to announce its intelligent strategy, the "Dubhe Plan 2.0," and unveil the DEEPAL brand's all-scenario smart driving solutions.
MINIEYE begins DeepSeek-R1 integration for next-generation smart cockpits
Chinese intelligent driving solution developer MINIEYE has initiated the integration of the DeepSeek-R1 large model to develop its next-generation smart cockpit solution, according to the company's recent announcement. The move aims to enhance in-cabin multimodal perception and redefine the human-vehicle interaction paradigm.
Chery integates DeepSeek AI into smart cockpit, robot platforms
Chinese automaker Chery Holding announced a deep technical integration with leading domestic artificial intelligence company DeepSeek to advance its intelligent large model systems, according to reports on February 9.
NETA Auto's parent company plans 4 billion-4.5 billion yuan Series E funding
On February 10, Chinese new energy vehicle maker NETA Auto announced that its parent company, Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. ("Hozon Auto"), is in the process of securing Series E financing, targeting a total of approximately 4 billion yuan to 4.5 billion yuan. The lead investor is expected to contribute around 3 billion yuan.
Banma integrates YuanShen AI with DeepSeek for enhanced in-car intelligence
On February 8, Alibaba-backed automotive intelligence tech company Banma officially completed the integration of its Yuanshen AI (name in Chinese pinyin) with the DeepSeek large model, making it the first platform-based intelligent cockpit AI to incorporate DeepSeek.
Joyson Electronics supplies key component sample to renowned humanoid robot company
Joyson Electronics has begun supplying key component sample for humanoid robots to a well-known robotics company, according to a press release it issued on Feb. 8 via its WeChat account. The move marks its strategic expansion into the embodied intelligence sector.
FAW-Volkswagen's Volkswagen brand integrates DeepSeek AI model for smarter digital marketing
On February 10, FAW-Volkswagen's Volkswagen brand announced that its AI-powered digital content platform has been fully integrated with the DeepSeek large model, marking a new phase in intelligent marketing.
GAC Group to roll out DeepSeek-powered ADiGO SENSE AI model in H1 2025
On February 8, GAC Group released a real-world demonstration video showcasing its in-car AI assistant responding to voice queries powered by the DeepSeek-R1 model. This marks the deep integration of the group's self-developed ADiGO SENSE cloud-edge AI model with the DeepSeek-R1.
Geely Galaxy plans to launch 5 NEV models, 2 super methanol hybrid models in 2025
On February 9, Geely Auto Group CEO, Mr. Gan Jiayue, announced at the company's 2025 business strategy conference that Geely Galaxy, a new energy vehicle (NEV) range under Geely Auto, will introduce five NEV models this year, along with two models featuring the next-generation "Super Methanol Hybrid" system, which supports methanol, electricity, and gasoline utilization.
DEEPAL, Huawei deepen partnership in smart driving field
On February 9, Changan Automobile's new energy vehicle brand DEEPAL signed a comprehensive business cooperation agreement with Huawei in Chongqing, marking a new milestone in their long-term strategic partnership.
Dongfeng Motor, Changan Automobile both announce plans for state-owned enterprises restructuring
On the evening of February 9, two major Chinese state-owned automakers, Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Changan Automobile, announced that their parent companies are planning restructuring initiatives with other state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
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