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SAIC MAXUS sees 1 millionth vehicle roll off line

On March 20, SAIC MAXUS’ 12th anniversary, the company saw its 1 millionth vehicle roll off the production lines. At the same time, several fresh vehicle models of the brand were unveiled, including the V70, the V90 IKEA edition, the MIFA 9 camping edition, the pure-electric RV EV90, and the 2023 version of the V100 RV. Moreover, the company also revealed the official Chinese name of its MIFA product lineup, namely, Dajia. 

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Kia EV9 & EV5 concept cars to be unveiled tonight in China

Kia China will officially launch the "2023 Kia China New Energy Strategy Conference" tonight. It will unveil two concept cars, the EV9 and EV5, and reveal a series of medium-to-long-term strategies for new energy vehicles in the Chinese market.

Photo credit: Kia

JMC to introduce high-end pickup brand

Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) announced that it will launch a new pickup brand tonight, which is said to be named “Dadao” and positioned as a higher-end brand. Along with the new brand, a new pickup truck model will also be unveiled, available in multiple sizes. The new pickup truck from JMC will feature a high-end interior design with a significant improvement in overall workmanship and materials.

BYD so far delivers over 3,100 new energy passenger vehicles to Colombian market

In mid-March, BYD and Colombian dealer Motorysa held the "El Cubo Motorysa" exhibition in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. The Chinese automaker put on display a variety of models, including the Song PLUS DM-i, Qin PLUS DM-i, Dolphin, Yuan PLUS EV, and Han EV. So far, BYD has delivered over 3,100 new energy passenger vehicles to the Colombian market, becoming one of the main new energy passenger vehicle brands in the country.

GAC-backed Ontime partners with NavInfo for smart transportation advancement

GAC Group's ride-hailing service platform, Ontime, entered into a strategic partnership with NavInfo, a leading Chinese automotive intelligence developer, to jointly create products and services for enhancement of travel experience.

Desay SV invests in Chinese HUD maker FervCloud

FervCloud, a Chinese tech company specializing in car-mounted heads-up display (HUD), has secured a strategic financing of tens of millions of yuan from Desay SV.

BYD’s new energy passenger vehicle models make debut in Uzbekistan

On Mar. 16, BYD held an event to introduce the BYD brand and three new energy vehicle (NEV) models to customers in Uzbekistan, according to a press release from BYD.

BYD teams up with Al-Futtaim to launch NEVs in UAE 

On Mar. 15, BYD Auto Industry Company Limited ("BYD") announced its partnership with Al-Futtaim, a leading distributor in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), to lay a solid foundation for the development of green travel in the country.

Lynk & Co pours in 200 million yuan to launch LYNK OS N smart cockpit system

Lynk & Co, an auto brand formed as a joint venture between Geely Auto Group and Volvo Cars, unveiled the LYNK OS N smart cockpit on March 19. The new operating system will be made available via OTA updates on the Lynk & Co 09 model by the end of March.