Gasgoo Daily: Lead time of Tesla Mode Y shortened to 4-8 weeks in China

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Lead time of Tesla Mode Y shortened to 4-8 weeks in China

According to the official Tesla website in China, the lead time of the rear-wheel-drive Model Y has been shortened to 4-8 weeks in contrast with the previous 8-12 weeks.

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BYD Tang DM-p to hit market on August 25

The BYD Tang DM-p model will officially hit the market on August 25. Presale of the model has already kicked off. The Tang DM-p comes in three trim levels, with a pre-sale price range of 292,800-332,800 yuan.

Geely introduces LEVC TX5 mobility service-dedicated vehicle

Geely officially introduced the LEVC TX5 vehicle model, which is a 7-seater MPV dedicated to mobility service. The model comes with two power options, battery-electric and range-extended.

Geely Automobile sees 29% YoY increase in H1 2022 revenue

On August 18th, Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely Automobile) released its 2022 semiannual financial statement, with blooming revenue and gross profit per vehicle.

BYD declines to comment on Xiaomi EV unit’s rumored selection of Blade batteries

Responding to a request from local media outlets, BYD declined to comment on a recent rumor saying it had been chosen as a battery supplier to Xiaomi's electric vehicle unit ("Xiaomi EV") as it had no information to be disclosed.

Li Auto to build auto parts industrial park in Changzhou city

Li Auto recently signed an agreement to build a new auto parts industrial park in Changzhou city, Jiangsu province, where its self-built car manufacturing plant is located.

JAC Group, BOE to jointly promote intelligent connected vehicle development

Chinese automaker JAC Group inked a strategic cooperation framework agreement with local IoT company, BOE, in Hefei, Anhui Province, to deepen their existing partnership as well as to make advancements in the intelligent connected vehicles field.

Li Auto’s first L9 SUV comes off production line

Li Auto saw the first mass-produced vehicle of its second production model, the Li L9, roll off the assembly line at the plant in Changzhou city, Jiangsu province on August 18.