Gasgoo Daily: Porsche begins pre-sales for new 911 Carrera T Coupé in China

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Porsche begins pre-sales for new 911 Carrera T Coupé in China

On October 29, Porsche China announced that pre-sales for the new 911 Carrera T Coupé are now open in China. The model is set to make its Asia debut shortly before the Auto Guangzhou 2024 later this year. Starting at a suggested retail price of 1.633 million yuan, the new Carrera T aims to capture attention with its signature sporty appeal.

ZEEKR 009 Grand MPV reaches 1,500-unit cumulative deliveries in just 159 days

ZEEKR announced on October 30 that it had already delivered the 1,500th unit of its ZEEKR 009 Grand premium MPV model, taking it only 159 days to reach this achievement.

SAIC-GM's Buick launches pre-sales for 2025 CENTURY model

On October 29, SAIC-GM's Buick brand announced that pre-sales for the 2025 CENTURY are now underway, with prices ranging from 489,900 yuan to 719,900 yuan. Notable upgrades to seating features are expected to be a key highlight for this new model, enhancing comfort and luxury.

FAW Group opens first direct-operated Hongqi Experience Center

On October 27, FAW Group's first direct-operated Hongqi Experience Center opened for business in Foshan, Guangdong Province. This facility reflects FAW's commitment to strengthening its customer connections and expanding Hongqi's service touchpoints.

GAC Trumpchi E9 plug-in hybrid MPV enters Hong Kong market

On October 25, GAC Group held the launch event for its plug-in hybrid electric flagship MPV, the Trumpchi E9, in Hong Kong, China, which marked the first model of its kind in the market.

ZEEKR to launch nationwide public test of HD map-free NZP feature

On October 29, Geely's premium new energy vehicle brand ZEEKR officially announced the nationwide public testing of its latest Haohan 2.0 smart driving system, featuring HD map-free urban NZP (Navigation ZEEKR Pilot) function, set to begin on October 31.

XPENG introduces P7+ model's advanced energy management technologies

On October 29, XPENG hosted the "P7+ Electric Technology Conference" in Guangzhou, detailing the innovative energy management system of its latest model, the XPENG P7+.

JAC Group's net profit shoots up 1,029% YoY in Q3 2024

On October 29, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp., Ltd. (JAC Group) released its latest quarterly finance report, showing a total operating revenue of 32.27 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024.

NIO completes battery swap station deployment along 9 major east-west expressways in China

On October 30, NIO announced that it has now completed its extensive battery-swapping network along 7 north-south and 9 east-west expressways, as well as across 12 major metropolitan clusters in China. The milestone follows the activation of battery-swapping networks along the G80 Guangzhou-Kunming Expressway and the Zhejiang-Hunan section of the G56 Hangzhou Ruili Expressway.

Xiaomi unveils SU7 Ultra with pre-sale price of 814,900 yuan

On October 29, Xiaomi introduced the mass-produced version of its high-performance electric vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, with the pre-sale price of 814,900 yuan announced at the same time. 

ZEEKR inks agreement with EIM for expansion into Egyptian market

On October 29, ZEEKR, an electric vehicle maker under Geely Holding, announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Egypt International Motors ("EIM") to expand into the Egyptian market, intending to jointly establish a dedicated sales and service network in the country.

Geely Holding, Bao Gang Group team up on green methanol production, methanol-hydrogen EV promotion

On October 29, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group ("Geely Holding") signed a strategic framework agreement with Bao Gang Group to drive collaborative efforts across green methanol production, methanol-hydrogen electric vehicle promotion, construction of methanol storage and transport infrastructures, and development of sustainable automotive steel supply chains, according to a post on the WeChat account of Geely's Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group ("Farizon").

Great Wall Motor's 8-cylinder motorcycle SOUO S2000 hits market, starting at 218,800 yuan

On October 26, Great Wall Motor's motorcycle brand SOUO officially put its debut motorcycle, the SOUO S2000, onto the market. The new model is available in three variants: the ST two-case version priced at 218,800 yuan, the GL three-case version at 238,800 yuan, and the Founder edition at 288,800 yuan.