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XPeng receives over 20,000 orders for G9 within 24 hours

XPeng said it received 22,819 orders for the G9 SUV in 24 hours after the model's presale kicked off yesterday.

Photo credit: XPeng

Dongfeng Fengxing to launch new all-electric SUV

The patent images of Dongfeng Fengxing's all-new full-electric SUV were recently uncovered from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The model may be built on the basis of the T5 EVO.

FAW Bestune's all-new MPV likely to be named M9

FAW Bestune is about to launch an all-new 7-seater MPV, which is likely to be named M9.

FAW Hongqi starts delivery Hongqi LS7

FAW Group's premium auto brand Hongqi has started delivery of the Hongqi LS7 full-sized SUV.

Photo credit: Hongqi

China's Jan.-Jul. power battery installed capacity zooms up 110.6% YoY

In July 2022, China's power battery output reached 47.2GWh, soaring 172.2% year on year, while also jumping 14.4% month on month, according to the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA).

China adds about 1.362 million charging piles in Jan.-Jul. 2022, up 308.3% YoY

By the end of July 2022, there had been 3.98 million charging piles deployed across China, up 97.5% from the same period of last year, according to the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA).

Great Wall Motor teams up with Emil Frey to distribute cars in Europe

Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (“GWM”) earlier this week signed an agreement with Emil Frey, a European car dealer, to distribute ORA and WEY-branded vehicles in Europe.

Hesai Technology partners with autonomous driving developer Unity Drive

China's LiDAR supplier Hesai Technology reached a cooperation agreement with Shenzhen Unity-Drive Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (UDI), a low-speed autonomous vehicle developer.

China's auto sales reach same-month record high in July 2022

In July, China's passenger vehicle consumer demands continued to be stimulated by a slew of government policies and campaigns to boost vehicle consumption. Meanwhile, new energy vehicle (NEV) sales still maintained its rapid growth speed in China, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

Haval Cool Dog SUV starts at 123,800 yuan

The Haval Cool Dog (dubbed “Kugou” in Chinese), a new SUV model under Great Wall Motor ("GWM")'s Haval brand, officially hit the market on August 10. Coming with four trim levels, the model is priced between 123,800 yuan and 149,800 yuan ($18,360-$22,220).

Dongfeng Motor Group sales jump 24% YoY

Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Motor Group) sold 238,413 vehicles in July, jumping 24% year over year.