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Dongfeng Nissan Pathfinder kicks off pre-sale

On January 18, Dongfeng Nissan's Pathfinder commenced pre-sale with three trim levels, offering a price range between 239,800 yuan and 279,800 yuan. Tailored for the Chinese market, the Pathfinder enters the competition against the Volkswagen Teramont and the Toyota Highlander in the mid-to-large-sized SUV segment.

All-new BMW 5 Series to hit Chinese market on January 25

BMW Group on January 17 announced the official market launch of the all-new BMW 5 Series on January 25 in China. The model has already rolled off the production lines at the Shenyang manufacturing base on January 2, and is set for nationwide deliveries early this year.

Revamped Hongqi H9 images revealed by MIIT

The latest information on the refreshed Hongqi H9 has been uncovered from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's official website. With subtle exterior adjustments and a redesigned interior to enhance its technological appeal, the all-new H9 also introduces additional 1.8T and 2.5T engines for improved performance.

Dongfeng eπ007 starts pre-sale at 159,000 yuan

On January 18, Dongfeng Motor's eπ new energy vehicle brand commenced pre-orders for the eπ007 sedan, with a starting presale price of 159,000 yuan.

Chinese battery raw materials developer JOMO Technology secures angle round

Chinese battery raw materials developer JOMO Technology disclosed the recent successful acquisition of angel round financing led by a renowned investment firm, with additional backing from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the government of Changsha city's Xiangjiang New Area, according to the company's press release.

Li Auto plans to put Li L6 model onto market in April 2024

Li Auto's Senior Vice President, Zou Liangjun, recently revealed in an interview that the company's first model priced below 300,000 yuan, the Li L6, is set to officially hit the market in April 2024, targeting a challenging monthly sales goal of 30,000 units.

China exempts NEVs from 121.8 billion yuan worth of vehicle purchase tax, vehicle & vessel tax in 2023

On January 18, China's State Council Information Office held a press conference on the high-quality development of tax services, where Shen Xingguo, director general of the Taxpayer Service Department of the State Taxation Administration, announced that in 2023, the exemption of the vehicle purchase tax and the vehicle and vessel tax for new energy vehicles (NEVs) amounted to 121.8 billion yuan, promoting carbon reduction in the automotive industry.

Huawei Smart Cockpit teams up with Baidu Map on innovative in-car navigation experience

On January 16, 2024, Huawei Smart Cockpit and Baidu’s navigation platform, Baidu Map, inked an ecosystem cooperation agreement, focusing on enhancing the navigation and travel experience within Huawei's smart cockpit.

Lotus’ EMEYA electric sedan hits market, equipped with Hesai Technology’s AT128 LiDAR

On January 18, supercar maker Lotus’ latest million-yuan all-electric luxury sedan, the EMEYA, hit the market, and will begin sales simultaneously in China, North America, and Europe.

Changan Automobile sets annual sales target of 2.8 million vehicles in 2024

Changan Automobile's 2024 Global Partners Conference, held in Chongqing on January 16, showcased the company's comprehensive review of past successes and in-depth analysis of future industry trends.

China initiates pilot project for integrated vehicle-road-cloud applications in intelligent connected vehicles

On January 17, China's Ministries of Industry and Information Technology, Public Security, Transport, Natural Resources, and Housing jointly issued a notice titled "Notice on Conducting Pilot Projects for the Application of 'Vehicle- Road-Cloud Integration' in Intelligent Connected Vehicles."

SemiDrive aims to nab 20% share in China’s automotive chip market by 2025

Chinese automotive chip supplier SemiDrive announced at an event on January 16 that by the end of 2023, the company has secured nearly 200 production designation projects, serving over 90% of the Chinese automakers and achieving a cumulative production of over 3 million units of chips across nearly 40 mainstream vehicle models.

CATL’s Shenxing battery’s L Series to debut on NETA L SUV model

Zhang Yong, the CEO of NETA Auto, made an announcement on his personal Sina Weibo account on Jan. 17, revealing that CATL's ultra-long-life Shenxing battery's L series will debut on NETA Auto's NETA L model.

Vitesco Technologies, CATARC Automotive Test Center (Tianjin) to build joint innovation lab

On January 16, 2024, Vitesco Technologies Investment (China) Co., Ltd. and CATARC Automotive Test Center (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. signed a "New Energy Electric Drive and Control Joint Innovation Laboratory Strategic Cooperation Memorandum," marking a significant milestone in the joint endeavor to establish the "New Energy Joint Innovation Laboratory," according to Vitesco's press release.

EVE Power, Aksa intend to build joint venture for conducting energy storage projects in Turkey

On January 12th, EVE Energy's subsidiary, Hubei EVE Power Co., Ltd. (referred to as "EVE Power"), reached a cooperative consensus with Turkish company Aksa Jeneratör Sanayi A.Ş (referred to as "Aksa") by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU), according to EVE Energy's press release.