Gasgoo Daily: XPeng’s A-segment all-electric sedan code-named ‘MONA’ set to hit market in Q3 2024

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GAC AION puts Hyper HT onto market

On November 15, GAC AION saw the Hyper HT model under its premium sub-brand Hyper hit the market with a price range of 213,900 yuan to 329,900 yuan. Positioned as a mid-to-large all-electric SUV, the model is powered by the AEP 3.0 platform.

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XPeng's A-segment all-electric sedan code-named 'MONA' set to hit market in Q3 2024

He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPeng, revealed at the company's latest quarterly earnings call that the development of XPeng’s new A-segment full-electric sedan model code-named “MONA” is progressing smoothly and the model is set to hit the market in the third quarter of 2024.

XPeng to kick off presale of XPeng X9 MPV model at Auto Guangzhou 2023

He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPeng, disclosed that the XPeng X9 MPV, the first flagship model riding on the SEPA2.0 architecture, will be showcased at the Auto Guangzhou 2023 with its presale kicking off at the same time.

Xiaomi's first car model included in MIIT's catalog

In a groundbreaking move, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi's foray into the automotive sector has been solidified with the inclusion of its first car, the SU7, in the latest batch of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ("MIIT")'s new vehicle catalog. Positioned as an all-electric sedan, the SU7 bears the Xiaomi brand.

Schaeffler, Geely-backed Qingwei Technology to partner in intelligent steer-by-wire system area

 German automotive supplier Schaeffler and Hangzhou Qingwei Technology Co., Ltd. ("Qingwei Technology"), a subsidiary of Geely Auto specializing in intelligent chassis control, recently inked a strategic cooperation agreement. This partnership aims to collaborate in the realm of intelligent steer-by-wire systems, fostering a mutually beneficial strategic alliance to propel the application and development of steer-by-wire technology.

BMW (China) Insurance licensed to operate insurance brokerage in China

As per BMW Group's official WeChat account on November 15, BMW (China) Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "BMW (China) Insurance") obtained the Insurance Brokerage Business License from the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, enabling the company to formally engage in insurance brokerage services. 

XPeng completes initial closing of DiDi's intelligent vehicle assets

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that the initial closing of the acquisition of DiDi's intelligent electric vehicle project assets occurred on November 13, 2023.

WeRide deploys Inner Mongolia's first Robotaxi fleet in Ordos

On November 15, Chinese autonomous driving solution developer WeRide, successfully concluded a month and a half of public open testing operations with the first autonomous driving fleet deployed in Inner Mongolia.

JETOUR unveils 'Shanhai' new energy vehicle range, introduces Shanhai L9 model

Chery's JETOUR brand held the launch event for its fire new new energy vehicle range "Shanhai", alongside the debut of the Shanhai L9 on November 14.

GAC-backed EVAS Intelligence secures over 100 million yuan in Pre-A+ financing

Chinese automotive AI computing chip company EVAS Intelligence recently completed its Pre-A+ financing round, raising over 100 million yuan.