Gasgoo Daily: Leapmotor hits delivery milestone of 200,000 vehicles

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Leapmotor hits delivery milestone of 200,000 vehicles

Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) startup Leapmotor today announced via its WeChat account that it has so far delivered 200,000 vehicles.

Leapmotor C11; photo credit: Leapmotor

BYD announces foray into Italian passenger vehicle market

On June 13, BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and power batteries, announced its foray into Italian passenger vehicle market with two pure electric models, BYD ATTO 3 and BYD HAN, introduced at the same time.

BYD Atto 3; photo credit: BYD

Geely-backed Geener completes Series A financing

Zhejiang Geener Microelectronics Co., Ltd., a power semiconductor company incubated by Geely Technology Group, has closed its second financing round (A round), which was led by the returning investor Gaorong Capital.

China's luxury EV brand HiPhi announces prices of HiPhi X, HiPhi Z for European market

HiPhi, Chinese luxury electric vehicle (EV) brand under Human Horizons, recently announced the prices of HiPhi X and HiPhi Z in the European market, the EV maker announced on Monday via its WeChat account.

BYD-backed DENZA sees first mass-produced DENZA N7 vehicles roll off line

DENZA, the premium auto brand majority-owned by BYD, has seen the first batch of the mass-produced DENZA N7 vehicles roll off the production line, Zhao Changjiang, general manager of the sales department at DENZA, said on June 20 via his personal Sina Weibo account.

Leapmotor, ZF to jointly develop smart chassis products

Chinese new energy vehicle startup Leapmotor today announced that it has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with ZF to collaborate closely in the field of intelligent chassis for passenger vehicles.

NIO's smartphone granted radio approval by China's MIIT

NIO's smartphone has received radio approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ("MIIT") on June 19, 2023, indicating the Chinese electric vehicle maker is working energetically for the future launch of its smart phone.

High-precision positioning tech firm Bynav nabs funds from Bosch, GWM, Geely's investment arms

On June 20, Chinese high-precision positioning technology developer Bynav announced the completion of a strategic investment which raised for the company hundreds of millions of yuan.

Changan's DEEPAL sets up joint venture with StarPower Semiconductor

DEEPAL, the new energy vehicle brand under Changan Automobile, recently announced the establishment of a new joint venture with StarPower Semiconductor.

Chuhang Technology, NavInfo ally on intelligent driving technology advancement

Millimeter-wave radar supplier Chuhang Technology announced on June 19 a strategic collaboration with Chinese automotive intelligence solution provider NavInfo.

NIO Capital backs CIX Technology's A-round financing for CPU R&D

NIO Capital, the investment arm of NIO, continues its support for CIX Technology, a startup specializing in universal intelligent CPU solutions, by joining in the latter’s Series A financing.

BYD puts Champion Edition of both Song PLUS EV, DM-i onto market

On June 19th, the BYD Ocean family's new product, the Song PLUS Champion Edition, was officially put onto the market.

The Song PLUS DM-i Champion Edition provides four trim levels with two range choices, featuring a price range of 159,800 to 189,800 yuan. The Song PLUS EV Champion Edition also offers four variants with two driving range options, priced between 169,800 and 209,800 yuan.

WeRide to deploy Robobus, Robotaxi, Robosweeper in Shenzhen's Nanshan District

WeRide, a leading Chinese autonomous driving solution developer, on June 16 signed a cooperation framework agreement with the Nanshan District, Shenzhen to promote the development of intelligent connected vehicles, and facilitate the demonstration and commercialization of various autonomous driving applications.

SAIC-GM's Ultium-based Buick ELECTRA E4 goes on sale, starting at 189,900 yuan

On June 19th, Buick, an auto brand under SAIC General Motors (SAIC-GM), announced its new premium electric coupe SUV, the Buick ELECTRA E4, officially hit the market.

The lineup includes four trim levels, including the GS version, and offers two options for driving range, with prices ranging from 189,900 yuan to 259,900 yuan.