Gasgoo Daily: Desay SV launches production-ready ICP “Aurora”

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Desay SV launches production-ready ICP “Aurora”

Desay SV launched its first ICP product that is ready for mass production, namely the Aurora. The Aurora is also the first mass-producible onboard intelligent computing platform in the industry.

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SAIC Z-ONE, Qualcomm to co-develop intelligent cockpit

SAIC Z-ONE and Qualcomm signed a R&D contract for the 4th-generation Snapdragon cockpit platform. The two companies will co-develop the next-generation SAIC Z-ONE Galaxy intelligent cockpit solution.

Chery Jaguar Land Rover to recall 30,517 Discovery Sports in China

Starting May 23rd, Chery Jaguar Land Rover will recall 30,517 China-made 2020 Discovery Sports, and 2020 new energy Discovery Sports due to faulty plunger latch on engine covers.

Guangdong province subsidizes RMB8,000 per new energy vehicle sold

On April 29th, Guangdong Provincial Development and Reformation Commission released a notice that private consumers who buy and register designated new energy vehicle models in Guangdong are eligible for an RMB8,000 subsidy per vehicle, effective May 1st-June 30th 2022.

Roborock’s founder bags $200 million for Luoke Auto

The founder and CEO of China’s Roborock intelligent cleaning robot company, Chang Jing, has reportedly completed his D financing round with roughly $200 million raised for his automaking project, Luoke Auto.

CATL’s Q1 2022 revenue soars 153.97% YoY

Chinese power battery titan CATL announced today that it scored a 153.97% year-on-year hike in its revenue for the first quarter of 2022, which reached about 48.678 billion yuan ($7.322 billion).

WeRide, Hesai Technology to deploy hybrid solid-state LiDAR to autonomous vehicles

China’s leading autonomous driving company WeRide and LiDAR supplier Hesai Technology deepened their partnership to promote the application of hybrid solid-state LiDARs, the duo announced on April 29th.

NIO ET5's first TT prototypes roll off production line

On April 29, NIO saw the first tooling trial (TT) builds of the NIO ET5, its fifth production model, roll off the production line, according to NIO's press release.

Tesla recalls 14,684 Model 3s in China

Starting April 29th, Tesla is recalling 14,684 Performance Model 3s in China due to software malfunctions.

BYD to recall 9,663 Tang DM SUVs

From April 29 onwards, BYD Auto Industry Company Limited will recall a total of 9,663 BYD Tang DM vehicles manufactured between Sept. 2, 2021 and Mar. 14, 2022, according to a car recall plan it filed to the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) today.

Toyota’s first China-made BEV bZ4X starts at 220,000 yuan in presale

Toyota Motor on April 28 began pre-sale of the bZ4X, the first Toyota-branded all-electric model in China. Manufactured and sold by both GAC Honda and FAW-Toyota, the BEV model comes with five trim levels with pre-sale prices varying from 220,000 yuan ($33,093) to 300,000 yuan ($45,130).

Changan Auto turns loss to profit in Q1 2022

On April 29th, Changan Auto released its quarterly financial report with glowing results that turned its loss into profit in the first three months of 2022.

CATL reportedly woos Huawei’s smart car veteran for CTC business

Cai Jianyong, general manager of Huawei smart car solution BU's intelligent vehicle control unit, has left the telecommunications giant and joined CATL to manage the latter's CTC (cell-to-chassis) business, according to a local media outlet, citing people familiar with the matter.