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GAC Component, Changan Automobile co-invest in Change Technology 

GAC Component Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. have jointly made a strategic investment in Change Technology, an auto parts subsidiary of Changan Automobile, according to an announcement from Changan Automobile.

CATL opens world’s first UL9540A-certified laboratory 

CATL officially inaugurated an energy storage technology validation center in Ningde city, which has become the world’s first UL Solutions-certified UL9540A recognized witness testing laboratory, further advancing its testing capabilities.

First ZEEKR 001 for Norway delivered to local user

Zhao Chunlin, Vice President of ZEEKR, announced on personal Weibo the delivery of the first ZEEKR 001 in Oslo, Norway, marking a new step in ZEEKR’s global expansion.

Chery Holding's year-to-date export volume to exceed 1 million units by Nov. 2024

Chinese automaker Chery Holding reported record export volume of 111,922 vehicles in October 2024, marking an 18.8% year-on-year increase. Cumulative exports for the first ten months of the year reached 941,275 units, up 23.8% from last year, positioning the company to surpass the one-million-unit export milestone this month.

BAIC Group's complete vehicle sales rise 5.67% YoY in Oct. 2024

On November 5, BAIC Group announced its latest sales figures, reporting a total of 144,100 vehicles sold in October 2024, marking a 5.67% year-on-year growth.

Stellantis China steps up cooperation with China Automobile Trading

On November 6, 2024, at the 7th China International Import Expo, Stellantis China signed a memorandum with China Automobile Trading Co., Ltd. for strategic cooperation in 2025, marking a deepened partnership over three decades and strengthening the growth of Jeep® and Alfa Romeo brands in China.

YTMicro partners with ZC Technology in automotive electronics field

On November 5, YTMicro and Shanghai ZC Technology Co., Ltd. announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of high-end automotive electronics in intelligent vehicles.

BYD Xia MPV model set to hit market in 2024

BYD recently released official images of its latest MPV model, the Xia, which displays the final version of its Chinese-character badge. This new MPV, now opens for blind pre-orders, is set to hit the market by the end of this year.

SAIC Motor’s MG ES5 full-electric SUV goes on sale

On November 6, SAIC Motor's MG brand officially put its new compact all-electric SUV model, the MG ES5, onto the market, offering five trim levels with prices ranging from 116,900 yuan to 146,900 yuan. Built on SAIC's Nebula BEV (battery electric vehicle)-dedicated architecture, the MG ES5 features a single-motor drive system and delivers a maximum range of up to 525 km.

GAC Energy, Kunlun ENN to co-build integrated EV power replenishment facilities

On November 6, GAC Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("GAC Energy") signed a framework cooperation agreement with Shanghai Kunlun ENN Clean Energy Co., Ltd. ("Kunlun ENN") at the Zero-Carbon Park of GAC AION in Guangzhou, according to a post on GAC Energy's WeChat account.

GWM’s FTXT Energy signs MoU with Brazil’s State of Minas Gerais for fuel cell vehicle demonstration project

On November 6, Romeu Zema Neto, Governor of Brazil's State of Minas Gerais, along with a delegation, visited the Shanghai Fuel Cell Vehicle Powertrain Industrial Park of Great Wall Motor ("GWM")'s hydrogen energy subsidiary, FTXT Energy, according to a post on FTXT Energy's WeChat account. The visit focused on exploring cooperation in green hydrogen technology and hydrogen fuel cell truck applications.

EVE Energy, Wuhan University, University of Debrecen sign MoU for research on sustainable development impact

On November 4, EVE Energy, Wuhan University, and Hungary's University of Debrecen held a signing ceremony in Wuhan for a memorandum of understanding (MoU), formalizing a tripartite partnership in lithium battery research focused on sustainable development impacts for Debrecen.

GAC AION's 2nd global strategic model AION RT hits market, starting at 119,800 yuan

On November 6, the AION RT, the second global-oriented strategic model under GAC AION, officially hit the market. Coming with five trim levels, the model features a guidance price range of 119,800 yuan to 165,800 yuan.