Gasgoo Daily: XPENG opens pre-orders for 2025 XPENG X9 model

Published: Apr 8, 2025 17:54
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XPENG opens pre-orders for 2025 XPENG X9 model, starting at 399,800 yuan

On April 8, XPENG officially unveiled the 2025 XPENG X9 model and began accepting pre-orders, with prices starting at 399,800 yuan. The new model features upgrades across multiple dimensions, including exterior design, intelligent technology, interior space functionality, and overall driving and riding experience.

Baojun begins pre-sale of Xiangjing model

On April 7, Baojun, a brand under SAIC-GM-Wuling, officially launched pre-orders for its new model, the Baojun Xiangjing. The vehicle is offered in four variants: a 140-km range PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) standard version, a 140-km range PHEV premium version, a 600-km range BEV (battery electric vehicle) standard version, and a 600-km range BEV premium version. Pre-sale pricing ranges from 132,800 yuan to 155,800 yuan.

Magna inaugurates new China headquarters office in Shanghai

On April 3, Magna celebrated the official opening of its new China headquarters office in Shanghai’s Changning District, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of its presence in the Chinese market. The new facility spans over 10,000 square meters and will accommodate more than 700 employees from various divisions and functional departments of Magna China.

Li Auto see cumulative deliveries of Li L6 surpass 240,000 units

On April 8, Li Auto announced that cumulative deliveries of its Li L6 model have exceeded 240,000 units.

Leapmotor, Hesai Technology cement cooperation in smart driving domain

On April 7, Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker Leapmotor announced a deepened strategic partnership with the LiDAR company Hesai Technology ("Hesai"), marking a new phase in their collaboration on intelligent driving solutions.

Great Wall Motor, Unitree Robotics team up to boost integration of AI, robotics in auto field

On April 8, Great Wall Motor ("GWM") announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, marking a significant step toward the deeper integration of robotics and advanced technologies within the automotive manufacturing sector.

Dongfeng Motor's in-house developed DF30 automotive-grade MCU chip to enter mass production in 2025

Dongfeng Motor Corporation's R&D headquarters recently announced that the DF30—the first high-performance automotive-grade MCU chip in China to achieve full domestic development—has completed its initial tape-out and is set to begin automotive-grade validation, according to a press release Dongfeng Motor issued on April 7 via its WeChat account.

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