Gasgoo Daily: Changan Mazda’s first all-electric sedan makes global debut at Auto China 2024

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Changan Mazda's first all-electric sedan makes global debut at Auto China 2024

On April 25, at the Auto China 2024 held in Beijing, Changan Mazda introduced its first all-electric sedan—the MAZDA EZ-6, marking its global debut. As a brand-new model, the EZ-6 will offer both BEV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) options and is set to hit the market within the year 2024.

Volvo EX30 makes Chinese debut at Auto China 2024, opens for pre-orders

The Volvo EX30 officially made its Chinese debut at the Auto China 2024. Having received acclaim since its market launch outside of China, the EX30 model began accepting pre-orders at the auto show, with prices ranging from 210,000 yuan to 260,000 yuan.

Star Charge forms strategic partnership with CATL

Today, Star Charge and CATL officially signed their first strategic partnership agreement. Moving forward, both parties will collaborate extensively on developing high-power charging, integrated charging & inspection technologies, as well as constructing charging infrastructures. This partnership aims to achieve interconnectivity across equipment, platforms, and data.

GAC Group launches Smart Mobility 2027 plan at Auto China 2024

On April 25, the Auto China 2024 kicked off in Beijing, where GAC Group made a strong showcase with its five major automotive brands and unveiled two new models under GAC Motor (or GAC Trumpchi) and GAC AION, its two major self-owned passenger vehicle brands.

Dongfeng AEOLUS puts first plug-in hybrid electric SUV L7 onto market, starting at 128,900 yuan

On April 25, at Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Dongfeng AEOLUS officially launched the L7 SUV model, introducing five models priced between 128,900 yuan and 156,900 yuan.

BAIC Group presents 19 models at Auto China 2024, including Huawei-powered STELATO S9

On April 25, BAIC Group, along with BEIJING, ARCFOX, Beijing Benz, and Beijing Hyundai brands, showcased their latest offerings of 19 vehicle models at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing.

ZEEKR launches SEA-M architecture, debuts ZEEKR MIX family-oriented model

On April 25, ZEEKR, Geely's premium new energy vehicle brand, officially launched the Sustainable Experience Architecture-M (SEA-M) at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing. Simultaneously, the first family-oriented vehicle model developed on this architecture, the ZEEKR MIX, made its global premiere.

Qin L DM-i makes debut at Auto China 2024, set to hit market in Q2 2024

On April 25th, BYD Dynasty range's newest mid-size sedan, the Qin L DM-i, made its global debut at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing. This model is slated to hit the market in the second quarter of this year with an estimated starting price of 120,000 yuan.

DENZA's Z9GT flagship sedan model makes debut at Auto China 2024

On April 25, at the Auto China 2024, DENZA, a premium electric vehicle brand under BYD, globally premiered its luxury flagship sedan, the DENZA Z9GT.

The new model, designed for both the Chinese and international markets, is expected to have an overseas price tag potentially exceeding one million yuan.

Geely unveils Galaxy Starship SUV prototype at Auto China 2024

On April 25th, Geely Auto showcased its cutting-edge technologies at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing. Among the highlights were the self-developed GEA (global intelligent new energy architecture), the Galaxy 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive system, and the AI digital chassis. Alongside these innovations, Geely premiered its latest flagship SUV prototype, the "Galaxy Starship."

Leapmotor kicks off pre-sale of C16 SUV with top-spec variant priced less than 200,000 yuan

On April 25, Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor held the pre-sale launch event for its C16 SUV at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing.

Marelli allies with Hesai Technology to integrate ATX LiDAR into headlights

On April 24, mobility solutions provider Marelli announced a partnership with the automotive LiDAR maker Hesai Technology, aimed at integrating Marelli's innovative headlight design with Hesai's next-generation LiDAR technology.

Tencent Cloud teams up with iMotion to develop smart mobility solutions

On April 24, Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Tencent Cloud) and autonomous driving tech company iMotion signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop cutting-edge smart mobility solutions focusing on autonomous driving, intelligent maps, smart cabins, and overseas cloud platforms.

CATL displays innovative chassis product CIIC at Auto China 2024

On April 25th, at the Auto China 2024, CATL unveiled its CIIC (integrated intelligent chassis), also known as the "skateboard chassis," marking its public debut.

Pony.ai, Toyota China, GAC Toyota to launch Robotaxi fleet in China

On April 25, Pony.ai, Toyota China, and GAC Toyota announced at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing that their joint venture is nearing completion of corporal registration. They plan to deploy a fleet of thousands of bZ4X autonomous driving vehicles in the Chinese market, seamlessly integrated into Pony.ai's Robotaxi operation platform, to provide large-scale fully autonomous ride-share services in major cities across China.

NIO puts 2024 eT7 Executive Edition onto market at Auto China 2024

On April 25, NIO, the Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer, showcased its lineup of eight 2024 models at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing under the theme "Lead the Change." The highlight of the event was the official market launch of the 2024 eT7 Executive Edition, a smart electric high-end executive sedan designed to meet the needs of users in business scenarios.

WELION New Energy, JAC-backed Yiwei Automotive Technology ink agreement to cooperate in semi-solid-state battery technologies

On April 22, Beijing WELION New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("WELION New Energy") signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yiwei Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. ("Yiwei Automotive Technology"), the operating entity behind JAC Group's new energy vehicle brand "Yiwei 钇为".

BYD YANGWANG U7 makes debut at Auto China 2024

At the Auto China 2024 which opens today, BYD's YANGWANG premium new energy vehicle brand offered the first glimpse of its fire new YANGWANG U7 model. Positioned as a flagship sedan in the million-yuan-level new energy vehicle segment, the vehicle is the first model to incorporate the DiSus-Z system, and is scheduled for market launch in the second half of the year.

Great Wall Motor boasts 47.6% YoY surge in Q1 2024 revenue

On April 24, Great Wall Motor ("GWM") released its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. During this period, GWM achieved revenues of 42.86 billion yuan, representing a 47.6% surge year-over-year. Meanwhile, its net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company reached 3.228 billion yuan, marking a dramatic increase of 1,752.55% compared to the same period last year.

BYD's Ocean range displays Seal 06 DM-i, OCEAN-M, Sea Lion 07 EV models under Ocean range at Auto China 2024

On April 25, BYD's Ocean range made a splash at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing with three new models: the BYD Seal 06 DM-i, OCEAN-M, and Sea Lion 07 EV.

Volkswagen showcases 17 vehicles models at Auto China 2024

From April 25 to May 4, Volkswagen Group is showcasing 17 car models at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, where the ID. CODE concept car made its debut on the opening day.

Alongside this, VW Group has unveiled two hotter-selling upgraded oil-fueled models—the all-new Magotan and the Tiguan L Pro. Additionally, the German-based auto giant has introduced a bold new product category for the Chinese market—the ID. UX, further expanding its ID. pure electric vehicle family.

Horizon Robotics launches Horizon SuperDrive autonomous driving solution

On April 24, Horizon Robotics, the provider of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) solutions for passenger vehicles, held its 2024 Product Launch Event, introducing its Horizon SuperDrive™ full-stack AD solution.