Gasgoo Daily: Kia to launch China-dedicated new energy vehicle strategy on March 20

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Kia to launch China-dedicated new energy vehicle strategy on March 20

Kia plans to launch a mid-to-long-term new energy vehicle strategy dedicated to the Chinese market on March 20. At the launch event, Kia’s all-new full-electric concept model, the EV5, will make its world’s debut. Its mass-produced version will be produced and sold in China in the future.

Teaser photo of EV5 concept; photo credit: Kia

CATL, FAW Jiefang build joint venture

Jiefang Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (“Jiefang CATL”) was incorporated in early March as a 50/50 joint venture between CATL and FAW Jiefang. With a registered capital of 90 million yuan ($13.048 million), it features a business line that covers sales of new energy vehicles (NEV), batteries, battery components, NEV production & testing facilities, as well as recycling and cascade utilization of decommissioned NEV batteries.

Lynk & Co releases image of Lynk & Co 08’s side profile

Lynk & Co recently released a photo that shows the Lynk & Co 08’s side profile. Riding on the CMA 2.0, the model is scheduled to make its debut on March 30 and hit the market this year.

China’s Chengdu city eyes annual NEV output of 250,000 units by 2025

Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province, aims to lift its annual new energy vehicle (NEV) production volume to 250,000 units and yearly NEV industry’s scale to over 150 billion yuan ($21.747 billion) by the year of 2025, according to a document posted on the website of Chengdu’s municipal government on March 13.

Great Wall Motor launches Hi4 intelligent 4WD hybrid technology

On March 10, Great Wall Motor (“GWM”) officially launched its new intelligent four-wheel drive (4WD) hybrid technology, Hi4.

Chery Holding issues sales promotions with up to over 40,000 yuan off

On March 11, Chery Holding issued a sales promotion campaign to boost its car consumption. Under the campaign, the CHERY, JETOUR, EXEED, and Chery New Energy brands will offer various subsidies and discounts to customers from March 11 to March 31, 2023.

Audi to start production of Audi Q6 e-tron in China in 2024

Markus Duesmann, the Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Audi AG, visited China for the first time on March 9-10, and celebrated the grand opening of the all-new Audi China office building in Beijing, according to official news from Audi China.

Mobileye inaugurates Shanghai Jiading Technology Testing Center

Mobileye, the Intel-backed supplier of ADAS, inaugurated its Shanghai Jiading Technology Testing Center on March 10. The company will conduct critical technical validation and testing of advanced products and solutions at the center, providing reliable solutions to Chinese automakers.

Li Auto starts delivering Li L7 five-seater SUVs

Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) startup Li Auto on March 11 began the official delivery of the Li L7, its five-seat flagship family SUV launched on Feb. 8 this year.

Lynk & Co 08 SUV to feature Flyme Auto onboard OS from Meizu

Geely-backed smartphone maker Meizu announced on March 13 via its official Weibo account that it will be partnering with Lynk & Co to create a powerful intelligent and interconnected mobility experience.

WeRide sets up shop in Abu Dhabi, UAE

China’s autonomous driving solution developer WeRide announced on March 12 its official settlement in the China-UAE Industrial Capacity Cooperation Demonstration Zone (hereinafter referred to as the “China-UAE Industrial Zone).

HOZON Auto breaks ground on Thai vehicle manufacturing plant

On March 10, HOZON Auto, the owner of the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) brand NETA,  broke ground on its eco intelligent plant in Thailand (referred to as the "Thai Plant"), which will become the startup’s main manufacturing base for right-hand drive electric vehicles and exports to the ASEAN region.

NavInfo’s AutoChips partners with Elektrobit for AUTOSAR-enabled software development

NavInfo's subsidiary AutoChips has recently partnered with Elektrobit, a global provider of automotive embedded connectivity software services, to jointly build integrated software/hardware solutions.