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.
XPENG aims to accelerate autonomous driving deployment in Hong Kong
During China's Two Sessions 2025, XPENG Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng stated that the company will speed up the introduction of autonomous driving technology in Hong Kong. XPENG has applied for remote parking permits and pledged free upgrades of the feature for Hong Kong users.
All-electric MINI JCW enters mass production in China
On March 6, BMW executive Stefan Floeck confirmed that the all-electric MINI John Cooper Works and John Cooper Works Aceman models have begun production at Spotlight Automotive’s Zhangjiagang plant. The two models will hit the Chinese market soon.
STERRA ES range-extended electric version to hit market on March 10
Chery announced that the STERRA ES range-extended electric version, featuring a 255-km battery-powered range and a 1,645 km combined range, will officially hit the market on March 10. It comes with four trims levels during presale, which are priced between 162,800 yuan and 219,800 yuan.
BYD's 2nd-gen Yuan PLUS Intelligent Driving Edition hits market
On March 5, Chinese new energy vehicle maker BYD officially released the second-generation Yuan PLUS Intelligent Driving Edition model onto the market, offering five variants priced between 115,800 yuan and 145,800 yuan.
AITO M9 2025 edition opens for pre-orders from 478,000 yuan
On March 6, AITO, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly developed by SERES and Huawei, officially opened pre-orders for the 2025 refreshed version of the M9 intelligent flagship SUV, with a starting price of 478,000 yuan. The model is set to hit the market in March.
CATL subsidiary Synland launches Kunshi Chassis for new energy commercial vehicles
CATL's subsidiary, Suzhou Times Xin'an Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (Synland), recently introduced the Kunshi Chassis (name in Chinese pinyin) commercial vehicle ecosystem solution, targeting high-efficiency logistics operations. Designed for the light-duty truck sector, the solution offers extended range, long-term warranty, fast charging, and enhanced payload capacity.
EHang sets up joint lab for low-altitude flight with Spanish, Chinese universities
On March 5, Urban air mobility (UAM) company EHang announced it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Zaragoza in Spain and Guangzhou University in China to establish a joint low-altitude flight safety laboratory.
FAW Jiefang signs MoU with Australian dealer
On March 4, FAW Jiefang, the commercial vehicle arm of FAW Group, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an Australian dealer in Changchun city, marking a significant step in deepening its expansion into the Australian market.
