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Volkswagen, FAW Group, JAC Motors, Star Charge formally announce new EV charging JV
Volkswagen, FAW Group, JAC Motors, Star Charge formally announce new EV charging JV

Volkswagen Group China, FAW Group, JAC Motors and Star Charge, a China-based EV charging infrastructure manufacturer, officially announced on July 11 the launching of a new joint venture that focuses on EV charging business.

Jul. 12 , 2019
BYD Song Pro 5-seater SUV hits market with prices starting RMB89,800
BYD Song Pro 5-seater SUV hits market with prices starting RMB89,800

BYD’s new 5-seater SUV, the Song Pro, is about to hit the market tonight. The new model will be offered in three types of powertrain—gasoline-fueled combustion engine, plug-in hybrid system (also known as dual-mode, DM) and all-electric system.

Jul. 11 , 2019
Top 10 China-made PV, car, SUV models by wholesale volume in June
Top 10 China-made PV, car, SUV models by wholesale volume in June

The top 3 PV models by wholesale volume in June—the Lavida, the Sylphy and the Corolla—all suffered double-digit decrease from the previous year. Four SUV models entered the top 10 list, while no MPV model was included.

Jul. 11 , 2019
Great Wall Motor sees new car sales for H1 2019 edge up 4.7% YoY
Great Wall Motor sees new car sales for H1 2019 edge up 4.7% YoY

Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor said on July 9 it sold a total of 493,538 new vehicles for the first half of 2019, gaining a year-on-year increase of 4.7%. For the month of June, 63,299 vehicles were sold by the carmaker.

Jul. 9 , 2019
BAIC Group, China Post ally on ecosystem of Mobility-as-a-Service
BAIC Group, China Post ally on ecosystem of Mobility-as-a-Service

BAIC Group signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Post, a Chinese state-owned postal business operator, to make joint efforts to develop an ecosystem of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) in the future.

Jul. 9 , 2019
Changan Automobile reports 24.8% MoM growth in June sales
Changan Automobile reports 24.8% MoM growth in June sales

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd (Changan Automobile) on July 9 announced sales in June of 141,655 vehicles, a 24.8% decrease compared to the same period last year, while a 24.8% jump over the previous month.

Jul. 9 , 2019