Gasgoo Daily: Wuling Xingyun SUV set to debut on August 16

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Wuling Xingyun SUV set to debut on August 16

In a recent update from SAIC-GM-Wuling ("SGMW"), its upcoming compact SUV, the Xingyun (translated into “Nebula”), is set to make its official debut on August 16. The vehicle will feature a 2.0L hybrid system. Reportedly, the new model is expected to hit the market in September.

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GAC Group's Xinjiang branch sees 1,000th EMPOW sedan roll off line

On August 12, the 1,000th EMPOW sedan manufactured by GAC Group’s Xingjing branch officially rolled off the production line.

2023 Hongqi H9 hits market, starting at 309,800 yuan

Hongqi, the premium auto brand of FAW Group, officially put the 2023 Hongqi H9 onto the market. The new model brings about adjustments in exterior detailing, features, and intelligent technologies, with a price range maintained at 309,800 to 539,800 yuan. While retaining the classic family design, the new version elevates the emblem on the front to showcase an all-lit effect, accompanied by an extended headlight projection distance. Additionally, the previous exterior color options of "Glory Blue" and "Desert Gold" have been removed, making way for a new "Quantum Silver Gray" color variant.

Photo credit: Hongqi

All-new Changan Lumin variant to hit market on August 16

Changan New Energy announced that the refreshed Changan Lumin 205km Xiangqin Edition will be hitting the market on August 16.

Huawei's Intelligent Automotive Solution Business Unit nabs 1-billion-yuan revenue in H1 2023

Huawei recently unveiled its operating performance for the first half of 2023, indicating a "sound overall operation that meets expectations." Notably, revenue from Huawei's Intelligent Automotive Solution Business Unit reached 1 billion yuan in the first six months of 2023.

BYD Fangchengbao unveils exterior images of first model 'Bao 5'

Fangchengbao (translated to “Formula Leopard”), BYD's specialized and personalized brand, officially offered the first glimpse of its inaugural model, the Bao 5 (“Leopard 5”), with a set of exterior images.

XPeng's XNGP intelligent driving system to cover 50 cities by end of 2023

Chinese new energy vehicle startup XPeng announced on Monday its plans to see its XNGP intelligent driving system deployed in 50 cities by the end of this year.

Kia China teams up with Shell to bolster EV charging infrastructure construction

On August 12, Kia China and Shell China officially inked a strategic cooperation agreement under which the two entities are poised to embark on an in-depth collaboration on the charging infrastructure development. The inaugural collaborative endeavor has been materialized in the form of a supercharging station in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, which has already been put into operation.

Changan Ford plans to build joint venture with Changan Automobile for new energy vehicles

On August 11, China’s Anti-Monopoly Enforcement Bureau of the State Administration for Market Regulation has revealed that Changan Ford Automobile Co., Ltd. ("Changan Ford") intends to establish a new joint venture with Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. ("Changan Automobile").

City NCA goes online for αS HI Pioneer model in Beijing, Chongqing, Hangzhou

BAIC Group's new energy vehicle brand, ARCFOX, announced last week that the city Navigation Cruise Assistance (NCA) service is available for αS HI Pioneer Edition users in Beijing, Chongqing, and Hangzhou.

CATL, POWERCHINA form strategic partnership to drive energy storage, smart energy development

On August 11, Chinese power battery giant CATL and POWERCHINA (Power Construction Corporation of China), a state-owned infrastructure construction company, inked a framework agreement to carry out strategic cooperation in multiple areas including energy storage and global business expansion, according to CATL’s WeChat account.