Gasgoo Daily: Honda to stop producing oil-fueled vehicles in China from 2027 onwards

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Honda to stop producing oil-fueled vehicles in China from 2027 onwards

Honda disclosed at the Auto Shanghai 2023 that it will only launch hybrid electric or battery-electric vehicles in China from 2027 onwards. By the year of 2035, the automaker expects to see only pure-electric vehicles on sale in China.

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BYD-backed DENZA showcases D9 PREMIER at Auto Shanghai 2023

BYD-backed DENZA showcased the four-seat founder’s edition D9 PREMIER model and the interior of the mid-size N7 SUV at the Auto Shanghai 2023 today. The D9 PREMIER will be delivered in the first quarter of 2024.

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Alibaba’s Banma launches ChatGPT-like automotive AI system

Alibaba’s automotive intelligence technology arm, Banma, launched on April 18 the Banma Co-Pilot AI system and announced that its AliOS smart car operating system has been accessed to Alibaba’s ChatGPT-like AI large model, Tongyi Qianwen. The technology will be firstly implemented in IM Motors’ vehicles.

GAC Group releases ‘NEXT’ strategic plan, Trumpchi E9 starts presale

On April 18, GAC Group released its “NEXT” business strategy at the Auto Shanghai 2023, which focuses on the intelligent new energy vehicle transition.

HOZON Auto’s NETA GT electric sports car goes on sale

NETA, the Chinese new energy vehicle brand owned by HOZON Auto, saw its first electric sports car, the NETA GT, go on sale today at the Auto Shanghai 2023.

VOYAH Zhuiguang sedan hits market, starting from 322,900 yuan

Dongfeng Motor’s premium new energy vehicle brand VOYAH today officially put its first sedan model, the Zhuiguang (Chinese for chasing the light), onto the market at the Auto Shanghai 2023.

NIO starts presale of ES6 at Auto Shanghai 2023

Chinese new energy vehicle startup NIO on April 18 kicked presale of its all-new ES6 model at the Auto Shanghai 2023.

BYD's Yangwang brand kicks off presale of U8 model, starting from 1,098,000 yuan

BYD's high-end sub-brand, Yangwang, put its U8 and U9 models and the Yangwang architecture on display at the Auto Shanghai 2023. Presale of the U8 kicked off at the same time.

BYD Destroyer 07 makes debut at Auto Shanghai 2023

On April 18, BYD’s Destroyer 07 made its official debut at the Auto Shanghai 2023. The new model is the first B+ segment plugin hybrid electric vehicle model under BYD’s Ocean product series.