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.
DENZA makes official entry into European market
From April 7 to 12, DENZA hosted its brand launch event in Milan, Italy, marking the brand's official entry into the European market.
Volvo Cars' Chengdu plant rolls out one millionth vehicle
Volvo Cars has reached a production milestone as the one millionth vehicle rolled off the line at its Chengdu plant, according to a press release the carmaker issued on April 10. The milestone model was a Volvo XC60. The plant, which began operations in August 2013, achieved this figure after 141 months of operation.
CATL partners with Research Institute of Highway, Ministry of Transport to advance battery swapping technology
On April 3, CATL signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Research Institute of Highway, Ministry of Transport. The two parties will collaborate on the development of battery swapping technologies, policy research, standards formulation, and scenario-based applications, aiming to accelerate the adoption and innovation of battery swapping solutions.
Geely's Galaxy begins presale of Xingyao 8 PHEV model, starting at 139,800 yuan
On April 10, Geely Auto's Galaxy brand officially opened presales for its Xingyao 8, a mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric sedan, offering five trims priced between 139,800 yuan and 173,800 yuan.
SGMW, BASF ink strategic deal to drive innovation in automotive coatings, color digitization
On April 9, SAIC-GM-Wuling ("SGMW") signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BASF Shanghai Coatings (BSC) in Shanghai, according to a post on SGMW's WeChat account.
The two companies will center their partnership around advanced automotive coating technologies, working closely on joint R&D, color innovation, and digital solutions to enhance the market competitiveness of Wuling-branded vehicles and establish a long-term, mutually beneficial collaboration model.
GAC Group's ONTIME, GOVY partner to integrate flying cars into smart mobility ecosystem
On April 11, smart mobility and services provider Chenqi Technology Limited (ONTIME) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangdong GOVY Technology Co., Ltd. ("GOVY"), a low-altitude mobility tech company, according to a post on ONTIME's WeChat account. The two sides will combine ONTIME's operational expertise in smart mobility with GOVY's strength in flying car development to accelerate the integration of flying vehicles into mobility services.
Bosch Semiconductors, SemiDrive form tech cooperation in semiconductor field
On April 10, Bosch Semiconductors and SemiDrive announced an expanded strategic collaboration to advance core technologies in automotive semiconductors.
The partnership aims to integrate Bosch's globally recognized semiconductor IP, reference designs, and software solutions with SemiDrive's domestic chip development capabilities to support the intelligent transformation of China's automotive industry.
Changan Automobile, Tencent deepen cooperation in intelligent driving, data infrastructure fields
On the evening of April 10, Changan Automobile and Tencent held a signing ceremony in Chongqing to officially expand their collaboration in intelligent vehicle technologies.
EVE Energy, KBS forge strategic partnership to accelerate electrification of European logistics vehicles
On April 10, EVE Energy Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with KION Battery Systems GmbH ("KBS"), marking a significant step toward advancing the large-scale application of the 21700 cylindrical lithium batteries in European logistics vehicles. The partnership aims to accelerate the transition to zero-carbon industrial transport in Europe and jointly build a sustainable energy value chain.
