Gasgoo Daily: Cadillac LYRIQ to start delivery in September in China

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Cadillac LYRIQ to start delivery in September in China

Cadillac's first Ultium platform-powered electric SUV model, the LYRIQ, is scheduled for delivery in late September in China. The model comes with three trims, with prices in the RMB439,700-RMB479,700 ($66,092-$72,105) range.

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Suzhou city plans to build 200,000 charging piles by 2025

According to a document from the municipal government of Suzhou city, Jiangsu Province, the city aims to build 200,000 charging piles by 2025. Specifically, at least 155,000 private charging piles, 36,000 public charging piles, and 9,000 special-purpose charging piles should be built.

Mercedes-Benz recalls 2,365 vehicles in China

Mercedes-Benz recalled 2,365 vehicles in China, including some C-Class, E-Class, EQC, and GLC SUV models manufactured between June 4th, 2021 and July 8th, 2021. The recall is triggered by a faulty material used on the front row seat adjustment structures, increasing  safety risks.

Haima Automobile sells 1,910 vehicles in May

Haima Automobile produced and sold 1,909 vehicles and 1,910 vehicles in May.

Honda Motor sees China sales in May drop 30.8% YoY

Honda Motor announced today its monthly China sales reached 89,083 units in May 2022, sliding 30.8% from a year earlier due to the impact of the coronavirus resurgence and the supply constraints of auto parts.

NIO launches charging/discharging ‘all-in-one’ machine

NIO announced today it has launched a portable machine that integrates both charging and discharging functions.

NIO-backed fund invests in MINIEYE's D3 round

On June 6th, China’s intelligent driving solution provider, MINIEYE, announced the completion of its D3 investment round, closing the entire Series D with RMB800 million ($120.25 million) raised.

Li Auto’s L9 to debut on June 21, delivery to start in August

China’s new energy vehicle startup Li Auto will officially launch its second production model, the L9, on June 21st, and start delivery in August.

BYD achieves highest-ever monthly auto sales in May

BYD Company Limited (“BYD”) saw its monthly auto sales hit a new high of 114,943 units in May 2022, zooming up 148.28% year on year, while also growing 8.39% month on month, the company announced last week.