Gasgoo Daily: Patent images of HUAWEI-powered AITO M7's AWD version leaked

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Patent images of HUAWEI-powered AITO M7's AWD version leaked

Patent images of the AITO M7's all-wheel-drive version were recently released by China's MIIT. The M7, as the second model under the brand co-developed by HUAWEI and SERES, will hit the market this year.

Chery New Energy releases images of eQ1 Charme

Chery New Energy released earlier this week the images of the eQ1 Charme (named "Mei" in Chinese), a new variant of the eQ1 (Little Ant) mini EV, which is about to go on sale on May 20.

eQ1 Charme; photo credit: Chery New Energy

Livan Automotive puts X3 PRO onto market

On May 13, the X3 PRO, a new small-sized SUV under Livan Automotive, the joint venture between Geely Auto and Lifan Technology, went on sale. Coming with three trim levels, it is priced between 49,900 yuan ($7,350) and 67,900 yuan ($10,000).

X3 PRO; photo credit: Livan Automotive

GAC Honda's ZR-V included in MIIT's catalogue

The ZR-V (dubbed “Zhizai” in Chinese), an all-new SUV model of GAC Honda, has been included in the MIIT's catalogue. It is positioned as a compact SUV.

ZR-V; photo credit: MIIT

WEY Yuanmeng said to hit market in Q2 2022

China's MIIT recently released the patent images of the WEY Yuanmeng. The retro-inspired SUV is said to hit the market in the second quarter this year.

WEY Yuanmeng; photo credit: MIIT

WM Motor says Apr. 2022 deliveries jump 48.9% YoY

WM Motor delivered 3,309 vehicles in April, achieving a robust year-on-year leap of 48.9%, according to the EV startup’s press release, quoting the registrations offered by the China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC).

Black Sesame Technologies introduces Hanhai-ADSP cutting AD development time

China's autonomous driving chip developer Black Sesame Technologies launched the Hanhai-ADSP (Autonomous Driving Solution Platform), further expanding its product portfolio.

Chinese luxury EV brand HiPhi sells 316 vehicles in April 2022

HiPhi, the luxury EV brand from Chinese startup Human Horizons, said earlier this week it sold 316 HiPhi Xs, in April 2022, making the model continue to sit among the first-tier group of all-electric luxury vehicles in China priced over 500,000 yuan ($73,660).

CATL signs MoU with Thailand-based Arun Plus for battery business

CATL announced on May 13 that it recently signed a MoU (memorandum of understanding) with Arun Plus, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thailand's state-owned oil supplier PTT, to conduct cooperation on battery business in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) markets.

NIO to raise ET7's price from May 23

NIO announced on May 13 the entire series of the NIO ET7 will rise on price from May 23, 2022 due to the global continuous increase in raw materials prices.