Gasgoo Daily: CATL, Ordos Municipality join forces for green technology transformation

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CATL, Ordos Municipality join forces for green technology transformation

On August 5, Chinese battery giant CATL and the Ordos municipal government inked a strategic cooperation framework agreement, under which both parties will leverage their respective strengths and focus on new-type power system construction, industrial layout, financial services, talent pool development, and more, aiming to establish a multi-layered, all-encompassing strategic cooperative relationship.

SERES establishes AITO Business Group

Recent organizational restructuring by SERES has led to the formation of the AITO Business Group, dedicated for the AITO vehicle brand, according to a local media outlet. The move signals the company's commitment to bolstering management efficiency, swift decision-making, and innovative development for the brand.

Lynk & Co 08 to kick off presale on Aug. 8

Lynk & Co is gearing up to kick off presale of its new midsize SUV, the Lynk & Co 08, on August 8. Additionally, the brand is set to introduce a special limited edition of the Lynk & Co 08, limited to 1,008 units, featuring a unique twilight purple and dawn gold color scheme.

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Shanghai-based auto MCU maker Thinktech completes new funding round

Shanghai-based fabless design firm Thinktech recently announced the successful completion of a new funding round following its strategic investment phase. 

Great Wall Motor scores 7.03% YoY growth in July 2023 auto sales

In July of this year, Great Wall Motor ("GWM") sold 109,091 new vehicles, representing a 7.03% year-on-year growth, according to the company's latest monthly sales results.

Dongfeng Motor starts to recruit distribution partners for 'eπ' electric vehicle brand

Dongfeng Motor recently issued an announcement to invite distribution channel partners across China to collaborate with its new electric vehicle brand, eπ.

BYD-backed DENZA puts DENZA N8 onto market

On August 5, DENZA, the premium auto brand majority-owned by BYD, officially launched its second model in the N series, the DENZA N8. The new model comes with two trim levels: the 4WD Super Hybrid Flagship with six seats priced at 326,800 yuan and the seven-seater variant priced at 319,800 yuan.

Deliveries of DEEPAL S7 surpass 10,000 units in 40 days upon market launch

DEEPAL, Changan Automobile's emerging new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, proudly announced a remarkable achievement as its second model, the DEEPAL S7, crossed the significant threshold of 10,000-unit deliveries.

Yu Chengdong unveils first Huawei Smart Selection electric coupe model ‘Luxeed’

On August 7, the CEO of Huawei's Intelligent Automotive Solution Business Unit, Yu Chengdong, took to social media to share a significant announcement. During the recently concluded HDC2023 (Huawei Developer Conference 2023), HarmonyOS 4 was officially unveiled.

Great Wall Motor’s ORA brand issues cash incentives for some models

On August 4, ORA, the new energy vehicle brand under Great Wall Motor, unveiled its brand-wide monthly car purchasing policy, effective from August 1 to August 31.

BYD’s 5 millionth new energy vehicle to roll off line on Aug. 9

BYD announced via its WeChat account that its 5 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) is set to roll off the production line on August 9. The remarkable achievement comes less than 9 months after the company reached the 3 millionth mark, demonstrating its accelerating growth trajectory.