Gasgoo Daily: Polestar plans to launch high-end smartphone in December in China

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Polestar plans to launch high-end smartphone in December in China

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath revealed plans to introduce a high-end smartphone bearing the Polestar name in December this year to the Chinese market. The device will feature the Polestar operating system developed based on Meizu's Flyme technology platform.

Polestar vehicle lineup; photo credit: Polestar

Shanghai inaugurates automotive metaverse base

Shanghai's automotive metaverse hub, "YuanChuangWan," was officially unveiled in Anting Town. According to its industry development goals, by 2025, the automotive metaverse town will take shape, with an industry scale exceeding 100 billion yuan. It also aims to nurture two leading enterprises with an output value exceeding 10 billion yuan each and ten high-growth enterprises with an output value exceeding 2 billion yuan.

AITO launches OTA with updated ADS intelligent driving features

AITO series vehicles have received an OTA upgrade featuring 11 new additions and more than 20 user experience enhancements. Among the upgrades, the Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADS) now includes features like displaying deceleration waves when the vehicle begins to slow down, visualizing the final stopping line near intersections, and highlighting potential risks such as large trucks, improving driver awareness and safety.

SGWM puts Wuling Xingyun hybrid SUV onto market

On September 20, the Wuling Xingyun, a fire new hybrid electric SUV model launched by SAIC-GM-Wuling (“SGMW”) officially hit the market, introducing two distinct trim levels priced at 89,800 yuan and 105,800 yuan, respectively.

Geely, Baidu's JI YUE 01 nabs 9,856 orders in first six hours upon pre-sale

On September 19, JI YUE, the next-generation automotive robocar brand co-developed by Geely Holding and Baidu, officially opened reservations for its debut model, the "JI YUE 01," with prices starting at 259,900 yuan.

Xiaomi Auto's patent aims to enhance vehicle wake-up time based on user behaviors

Xiaomi Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. (Xiaomi Auto) has recently published a patent titled "Vehicle Wake-Up Method, Device, Storage Medium, and Vehicle," according to the official website of the China National Intellectual Property Administration.

FAW Group enhances Hongqi brand's marketing management

On September 19, FAW Group announced a strengthening of its marketing management system for the premium vehicle brand Hongqi, consolidating various departments and functions of the marketing innovation institute, marketing center, and new energy marketing center into an all-new marketing center.

HiPhi launches in-house-developed smart cockpit platform with high computing power

On September 19, HiPhi, the Chinese luxury electric vehicle brand under Human Horizons, showcased its latest R&D achievements along with cutting-edge technology innovations. It also officially unveiled its self-developed high-computing power intelligent cockpit platform.

2024 XPeng G9 SUV hits market, starting at 262,900 yuan

Chinese intelligent electric vehicle maker XPeng officially put its 2024 G9 pure electric SUV onto the market on September 20, offering five different variants at prices ranging from 262,900 yuan to 309,900 yuan.