Gasgoo Daily: China’s Wuling Hongguang S comes to Forza Horizon 5

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China’s Wuling Hongguang S comes to Forza Horizon 5

On February 11th, SAIC GM’s Wuling has officially reached cooperation with the racing video game Forza Horizon 5, becoming one of the first Chinese auto brands to foray into the popular racing game. The automaker’s Wuling Hongguang S model is now available for choice within the game.

Wuling Hongguang S; photo credit: SAIC GM Wuling

Beijing issues 225 intelligent connected driving testing licenses cumulatively

Beijing High-level Automated Driving Demonstration Area (BJHAD) said that it has issued 225 intelligent connected driving testing licenses so far, at a press conference on February 11th. BJHAD led the country in intelligent and autonomous driving demonstrations, with day/night rush hour tests, high way tests, driverless tests, and paid autonomous ride-hailing services.

Dongfeng Motor Jan. NEV sales triple YoY

Dongfeng Motor Group Corporation produced 21,108 new energy vehicles in January, soaring 264.6% from a year ago. In the meantime, the automaker sold 19,465 new energy vehicles, nearly tripled year on year, at 199.2%.

Geely, Lifan’s Livan Auto starts presale of Maple Leaf 60S

The Maple Leaf 60S model from Geely and Lifan’s joint venture auto company, Livan Auto, officially started presale on February 11th. The model is priced at RMB141,800 to RMB171,800 ($22,300-$27,019). The Maple Leaf 60S adopts a permanent magnet synchronous motor with 100kW maximum power and an NEDC range of 415km.

Great Wall Motor said to launch premium new energy sedan brand BC

China’s SUV maker, Great Wall Motor, is recently found to launch a secret sedan brand, with code name “BC”, according to the automaker’s 2022 bidding project.

XPeng G9 said to start presale in April, small-scale delivery in August

China’s EV startup XPeng’s fourth production model, the G9, is reportedly to start presale at the 2022 Beijing Auto Show in April, and small-scale delivery in the second quarter of this year, according to local media outlets.

Tesla China design center settles in Beijing

As the Capital of China, Beijing is actively promoting automotive industry development in the city. The municipal government plans on nudging the implementation of Tesla, Xiaomi, Li Auto, and other automotive companies’ projects.

Chery Holding scores new high in Jan. total sales, export, NEV sales

China’s auto player, Chery Holding, started the year 2022 with great momentum, with its January sales volume hitting a record high in all segments, especially in new energy vehicle sales and export volume, the automaker announced on February 11th.

China’s supplier Tuopu Group sets up skateboard chassis subsidiary

Chinese auto parts supplier Ningbo Tuopu Group (“Tuopu”) announced earlier this week it intends to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Hangzhou Bay New District, Ningbo city to develop skateboard chassis business.