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Geely first BMA-based SUV SX11 officially named Binyue
Geely first BMA-based SUV SX11 officially named Binyue

The SX11, the first A-segment SUV model based on Geely Auto’s brand new BMA platform (B-segment Modular Architecture), has been officially named Binyue (in Chinese), according to Geely Auto.

Aug. 9 , 2018
Top 10 PV makers by wholesale volume in July, CPCA
Top 10 PV makers by wholesale volume in July, CPCA

According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), China’s passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales reached 1,566,986 units in July, up by 5.5% year on year, while down by 7.1% month on month.

Aug. 9 , 2018
China car imports plunge 22.1% YoY in H1 ahead of tariff change
China car imports plunge 22.1% YoY in H1 ahead of tariff change

China’s car import volume in the first half of 2018 apparently dropped 22.1% year on year to around 452,000 units. Especially, the automobile imports in June tumbled 87.1% to 15,000 units, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA).

Aug. 8 , 2018
BAIC Group, Great Wall Motor forge partnership, said to share auto parts resources
BAIC Group, Great Wall Motor forge partnership, said to share auto parts resources

BAIC Group, Great Wall Motor and a subsidiary of SDIC (State Development & Investment Corporation) inked a strategic cooperation agreement on August 7.

Aug. 8 , 2018
Haval F5 to go on sale in September with two engine variants
Haval F5 to go on sale in September with two engine variants

The Haval F5, the first model of the “F” Series under Great Wall Motor’s Haval brand, will go on sale in September this year, according to local media. Positioned as an entry-level compact SUV model, the Haval F5 will have two engine variants.

Aug. 7 , 2018
China issues regulation for ICV to have autonomous driving function test
China issues regulation for ICV to have autonomous driving function test

On August 3, China’s Test Procedure of Autonomous Driving Functions on ICV (Trial) was jointly issued by the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization and China Industry Innovation Alliance for the Intelligent and Connected Vehicles.

Aug. 7 , 2018