Gasgoo Daily: BYD expands sales network in Mexico with opening of BYD Perisur dealership

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BYD expands sales network in Mexico with opening of BYD Perisur dealership

BYD celebrated the grand opening of its fifth dealership in Mexico, BYD Perisur, further strengthening its sales network in the country. In addition, BYD's flagship showroom will also open in Liverpool, the largest chain department store in the region, allowing consumers to experience the latest in BYD's new energy vehicle technology and products, according to Brian Luo, PR Director of Public Affairs Dept. and Global Media and Branding Dept. in BYD.

Photo credit: Brian Luo's Sina Weibo post

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory begins supplying North American markets

Tesla's plans to export electric vehicles from China to Canada have been confirmed, as the company's website now lists the availability of China-manufactured Tesla Model 3 and Model Y for sale in Canada. The Model Y RWD and Model 3 Long Range can be delivered immediately in British Columbia, Canada, with their codes indicating production at Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory.

Chengdu aims to reach automotive industry scale of 300 billion yuan by 2025

The Chengdu Municipal Office has issued the "Development Plan for New Energy and Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industry in Chengdu (2023-2030)". The plan sets a target for Chengdu's overall automotive industry scale to reach 300 billion yuan by 2025, with a local vehicle production of 1 million units (excluding production from out-of-town subsidiaries). The plan also aims for a car parc of 800,000 new energy vehicles and an annual output of 250,000 units by 2025.

Huawei reveals new patent for posture-determined safety airbags control system

According to the official website of the China National Intellectual Property Administration, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. has publicly disclosed a new patent for the "control system and control method of safety airbags, and transportation vehicles."

GAC Group unveils first flying car ‘GOVE’ at GAC TECH DAY 2023

GAC Group unveiled its first flying car, GOVE, at the GAC TECH DAY 2023 on June 26. The name "GOVE" is derived from the initials of GAC, On the Go, Vertical Flight, and Electric Vehicle.

Dongfeng Motor to deploy smart digital rear-view mirror onto AEOLUS’ Haohan model

Effective from July 1, a new regulation on motor vehicles’ indirect vision devices will be officially implemented in China, signaling the legal acceptance of electronic rear-view mirrors on automobiles.

BYD-backed DENZA to launch DENZA N7 model on July 3

DENZA, the premium auto brand majority-backed by BYD, is set to launch the DENZA N7 model on July 3.

Changan Automobile nominates AICC as supplier for intelligent driving products

In a recent development, AICC (Automotive Intelligence and Control of China) has officially been selected by Chinese automaker Changan Automobile as a supplier of the latter's mass production projects.

Changan DEEPAL announces price range of S7 SUV

On June 25, DEEPAL, the new energy vehicle brand under Changan Automobile, announced the official price range of the S7 model. Deliveries of the model will commence on June 30.

BYD launches DOLPHIN BEV model in Australian market, starting at AUD$38,890

BYD, in partnership with its Australian collaborator EV Direct, introduced the BYD DOLPHIN during a launch event at Sea World in Gold Coast on June 22.

China’s locally-made passenger vehicle retail sales likely to grow 5% MoM in June 2023: CPCA

China's domestic passenger vehicle ("PV") retail sales are anticipated to reach 1.83 million units in June 2023, which should climb 5% from the previous month, but fell 5.9% from the previous year mainly due to the high base for the year-ago period, according to the China Passenger Car Association ("CPCA").