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Top 10 SUV models in China by July wholesale volume
Top 10 SUV models in China by July wholesale volume

For the month of July, automakers in China sold roughly 1.668 million locally-produced PVs (referring to cars, SUVs, MPVs and minibuses), a year-on-year growth of 7.4%, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

Aug. 14 , 2020
NIO to encourage car owners to join Dida Chuxing’s hitching service platform
NIO to encourage car owners to join Dida Chuxing’s hitching service platform

Chinese ride-hailing company Dida Chuxing announced earlier the week a cooperation formed with the high-profile EV startup NIO, which encourages NIO’s car owners to share their empty seats via Dida’s platform.

Aug. 13 , 2020
Japanese automakers’ China sales keep increasing in July
Japanese automakers’ China sales keep increasing in July

In July, major Japanese automakers saw their China sales continue to grow. Toyota, Honda and Nissan all logged two-digit growth, while Mazda’s sales also climbed 4.1% over a year earlier.

Aug. 13 , 2020
Baidu Apollo Robotaxi deployed in Changsha offers “considerate” riding experience
Baidu Apollo Robotaxi deployed in Changsha offers “considerate” riding experience

Gasgoo experienced on August 6 the Baidu Apollo Robotaxi service which has already been completely open to Changsha residents.

Aug. 12 , 2020
Geely-backed NEV brand Maple to launch new MPV model carrying swappable battery
Geely-backed NEV brand Maple to launch new MPV model carrying swappable battery

Maple, a NEV brand backed by Geely Technology Group, has named a yet-to-be-launched MPV model “Maple 80V”, which is set to serve both business and private users, according to a local media outlet.

Aug. 12 , 2020
Tesla forecasted to sell in China 100,000 vehicles in 2020
Tesla forecasted to sell in China 100,000 vehicles in 2020

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), another authoritative Chinese automobile industry association, has noted that Tesla sales for 2020 are estimated at about 100,000 vehicles.

Aug. 12 , 2020