Gasgoo Daily: NIO-SINOPEC co-developed battery swapping station starts operation in Guangdong

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NIO-SINOPEC co-developed battery swapping station starts operation in Guangdong

On November 5, the first NIO-SINOPEC co-developed battery swapping station started operation in Guangdong province. The station consists of a second-generation battery swapping part and two 150kW super charging piles. 

Photo credit: NIO

BMW says to enlarge investments in China

President and CEO of BMW Group Region China, Jochen Goller, stated that benefiting from China’s open market, BMW will continue investing in the country and supporting China’s low-carbon economic development. 

Photo credit: BMW

XPeng said to make sales model reformation

China’s EV startup, XPeng, reportedly expanded its permitted sales lead sharing range from store-wide to area-wide to achieve more deals. Early on, the startup set a monthly target of delivering 15,000 vehicles.

Volkswagen to recall over 700 Touarges in China

Under the regulations of China’s State Council, starting December 15th, Volkswagen will recall 748 imported Touareg vehicles manufactured from January 15th, 2019 to February 6th, 2019 period.

Maserati recalls latest Levante vehicles in China

Based on recent regulations issued by the China State Council, Maserati is requested to recall six imported 2022 Levante SUVs made in the July 12th, 2021 to September 28th, 2021 time period, and 33 from July 12th, 2021 to September 30th, 2021.

Photo credit: Maserati

Changan’s Avatar adds CATL as new investor, NIO’s stake reduced

Avatar Technology (Chongqing) Co., LTD, plans to increase investment with 6 new investors, including China’s battery giant CATL, Chongqing Changan Auto Company, Avatar’s parent company, said in a statement.

Nissan Motor Oct. China sales slightly recover from Sept.

Nissan Motor’s October China sales remained low compared to last year but increased from September.

Dongfeng said to sell stake in joint venture with Kia

Dongfeng Motor Corporation, one of Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturers, plans to sell its 25% stake in Dongfeng Yueda Kia, its joint venture with South Korea’s Kia Motors and China’s Yueda Group, local media YICAI reported, citing sources from the Chinese auto group.

Baidu Apollo Moon powered ARCFOX driverless ride

Baidu's driverless Apollo Moon vehicles started operation at Shougang Park in Beijing.