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Tesla sells 93,680 China-made vehicles by wholesale in June 2023

According to data by the China Passenger Car Association, Tesla sold 93,680 China-built vehicles in June 2023 by wholesale, ranking second among automakers in China by June wholesale volume of locally produced new energy passenger vehicles. BYD ranked highest with a volume of 251,685 units.

Model 3; photo credit: Tesla

Geely’s RADAR brand records sales volume of 1,024 vehicles in June

RADAR, Geely's young outdoor lifestyle vehicle brand, announced today its monthly sales reached 1,024 new energy pickups in June 2023.

Geely Holding signs strategic cooperation agreement with Sichuan provincial government

On July 3, the government of Sichuan Province and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group inked a strategic cooperation agreement. According to the agreement, both parties will comprehensively deepen cooperation in areas including new energy vehicles, intelligent connected vehicles, integration of production and education, and the development of new industries and new forms of business.

UAE grants first nationwide autonomous driving license to WeRide

On July 3 local time, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced during a cabinet meeting that the UAE has approved its first autonomous driving license and awarded it to Chinese L4 autonomous driving technology company, WeRide.

SAIC Motor intends to build factory in Europe

SAIC Motor has put the task of setting up a factory in Europe on its agenda and is actively selecting a site, Yu De, Assistant to the President of SAIC Motor, and General Manager of SAIC Motor's international business department, revealed during a media communication meeting on July 4.

Lynk & Co 08 to be showcased in Meizu's offline retail stores

On July 4, Chinese smartphone maker Meizu Technology announced that the Lynk & Co 08, the first vehicle equipped with Meizu Flyme Auto infotainment system, will be showcased at four Meizu offline retail stores in Wuhan, Xi'an, Ningbo, and Zhenjiang cities on July 8.

Ganfeng Lithium sees remarkable advancement in Chongqing-based solid-state battery project

After nearly a year of construction, the first phase of Ganfeng Lithium's new-type lithium battery technology industrial park project, located in Longsheng New City, has topped out 90% of its structures, according to a post on the WeChat account of Chongqing city’s New Area.

China’s sodium-ion battery firms Weifang Energy closes Pre-B funding round

Shenzhen Weifang Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Weifang Energy"), a Chinese sodium-ion battery developer, announced via its WeChat account that it completed a Pre-B round of financing on July 1 with hundreds of millions of yuan raised.

BMW Brilliance allies with Baidu to explore AI automotive manufacturing integration

BMW Brilliance recently held a signing ceremony for a strategic cooperation memorandum with Chinese tech giant Baidu, aiming to leverage their respective strengths and explore the integration of AI technology with the entire automotive manufacturing industry.

Horizon Robotics partners with NavInfo for intelligent driving applications

Horizon Robotics, leading automotive computing solution provider, recently announced a strategic collaboration with NavInfo, the Chinese automotive intelligence technology developer.

Volkswagen's China charging joint venture CAMS obtains new round of capital increase

On July 3, Volkswagen Group China’s charging joint venture CAMS New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“CAMS”) held a ceremony to celebrate a new round of capital increase, which was jointly supported by its main shareholders including Volkswagen (China) Investment Company Ltd. (“Volkswagen China”), FAW Group, Wanbang Digital Energy Co., Ltd., and JAC Group.

Changan DEEPAL discloses plans to enter ASEAN, Europe markets

On June 30, DEEPAL, Changan Automobile's new energy vehicle brand, held a brand strategy launch event and the large-scale delivery ceremony of the DEEPAL S7.

Haomo.ai, G-Pulse ally on mass-produced intelligent driving solution development

Haomo.ai, the autonomous driving solution developer backed by Great Wall Motor, and Shanghai G-Pulse Electronics Technology Company Limited (G-Pulse) officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement on June 28.

BYD announces name of first model under 'Fangchengbao' brand

On July 4, following the official announcement that BYD's specialized and personalized sub-brand has been officially named "Fangchengbao", the company once again claimed that the brand's first mass-produced model would be named "Bao 5" (Leopard 5).

China hits production milestone of 20 million new energy vehicles

On July 3, the momentous production of the 20 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) in China was marked with an event in Guangzhou, according to a report from Xinhua News Agency.

GAC AION's Hyper GT hits market, starting at 219,900 yuan

On July 3, Hyper, GAC AION’s nascent sub-brand dedicated to premium electric vehicles, officially put the Hyper GT car model onto the market. Coming with five trim levels, the model features an official guidance price range of 219,900 yuan to 339,900 yuan.