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.
Dongfeng Motor's automotive-grade MCU chip DF30 set for mass production in 2025
Dongfeng Motor Corporation's R&D headquarters recently announced that the DF30—China's first fully domestically developed automotive-grade high-performance MCU chip—has successfully completed its initial tape-out (trial production). The chip is now preparing to enter automotive-grade validation and is scheduled to go into mass production next year.
BYD opens pre-sale of SEAL model at 2025 Seoul Mobility Show
On April 3, BYD showcased a lineup of eight models from its full brand portfolio at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show. During the exhibition, the company officially debuted its SEAL model in the South Korean market and simultaneously announced the opening of pre-orders, marking a strategic step in its international expansion.
SVOLT rolls out 1.2-millionth-set battery pack
On March 31, SVOLT celebrated the production of its 1.2 millionth set of battery pack at its Suining facility. The milestone includes over 280,000 sets of battery packs dedicated to off-roaders.
Chinese eVTOL firm TCab Tech completes Series B+ strategic funding
On March 27, 2025, Shanghai TCab Technology Co., Ltd. ("TCab Tech"), a Chinese developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced the completion of its Series B+ strategic funding round.
EVE Energy, SF partner to power smart logistics with all-scenario lithium battery solutions
On April 3, Chinese lithium battery supplier EVE Energy Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shenzhen S.F. Taisen Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of logistics giant S.F. Holding Co., Ltd. ("SF"), according to a press release of EVE Energy.
The partnership aims to integrate advanced lithium battery technology into modern logistics systems, with a focus on four key areas: global supply chains, green transformation, smart logistics upgrades, and emerging application scenarios.
GAC Energy, Thailand's PowerVault ink deal to boost green energy ecosystem deployment
On April 2, GAC Energy Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Thailand's leading renewable energy company PowerVault signed an ecological cooperation agreement in Bangkok, marking a significant step in their joint efforts to promote clean energy development in Southeast Asia.
BYD enters Swiss market with multiple NEV model offerings
BYD officially marked its entry into the Swiss market by hosting a brand launch event from April 1 to 2, unveiling its first wave of models to local consumers. The lineup includes the all-electric BYD SEAL and SEALION 7, and the plug-in hybrid electric SEAL U DM-i, offering a range of powertrain options to support Switzerland's transition to sustainable mobility.
Horizon Robotics, Volkswagen deepen partnership on advanced intelligent driving in China
On April 7, Horizon Robotics and Volkswagen Group officially announced an expanded collaboration that focuses on advanced intelligent driving technologies, centered around the former's full-scenario smart driving solution, HSD (Horizon SuperDrive™).
Chery, South Korea's KGM step up partnership to co-develop mid-to-large SUVs
Chinese carmaker Chery and South Korean automaker KGM have taken a significant step forward in their strategic partnership by signing an agreement to jointly develop a new range of mid-to-large SUVs, according to a press release Chery issued on April 3 via its WeChat account.
