Market & Industry
Volkswagen Group China becomes largest shareholder of China’s No.3 battery maker
Volkswagen Group China becomes largest shareholder of China’s No.3 battery maker

Volkswagen Group China is about to acquire a 26.47% stake in Gotion High-Tech, China’s No.3 battery maker, becoming the latter’s biggest shareholder, according to an announcement released by Gotion High-Tech on May 28.

May 29 , 2020
Why Tesla’s China car registrations tumble in April
Why Tesla’s China car registrations tumble in April

In April, a total of 4,154 consumers in China bought the Mandatory Liability Insurance for Traffic Accidents of Motor Vehicles (MLI) for the China-built Tesla Model 3 sedans, which represented a plunge of 63% compared to March.

May 27 , 2020
Geely, Daimler’s 50/50 ride-hailing joint venture sets up subsidiary in Xi’an
Geely, Daimler’s 50/50 ride-hailing joint venture sets up subsidiary in Xi’an

StarRides, a premium ride-hailing service provider between Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group, established on May 21 a wholly-owned subsidiary in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, according to Tianyancha.

May 27 , 2020
Geely Jiaji MPV’s refreshed version goes on sale with starting price of 94,800 yuan
Geely Jiaji MPV’s refreshed version goes on sale with starting price of 94,800 yuan

The 2021 Jiaji, the refreshed version of Geely’s first MPV model—the Jiaji, formally hit the market on May 25. Guiding prices range from 94,800 yuan ($13,280) to 159,800 yuan ($22,385).

May 25 , 2020
Wuling unveils new global silver badge as part of global strategy
Wuling unveils new global silver badge as part of global strategy

SGWM unveiled on May 25 a fire new silver badge of its Wuling brand, which targets the markets outside China. The iconic red five-diamond is still reserved to serve China’s local market.

May 25 , 2020
SAIC Audi’s first model likely to hit the market in early 2022
SAIC Audi’s first model likely to hit the market in early 2022

The first model jointly developed by SAIC Motor and Audi will be launched into the market in early 2022, according to a local media outlet, citing Chen Hong, SAIC Motor’s chairman and a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress.

May 25 , 2020