Gasgoo Daily: DENZA to start delivering mass-produced unit of DENZA D9 PREMIER Four-Seater Founder’s Edition in early 2024

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DENZA to start delivering mass-produced unit of DENZA D9 Four-Seater Founder's Edition in early 2024

At the Auto Guangzhou 2023, DENZA, the premium auto brand majority-backed by BYD, showcased the mass-produced unit of DENZA D9 Four-Seater Founder's Edition, which is set to be delivered to users in early 2024.

Photo credit: DENZA

China has 6,257 expressway service areas equipped with EV charging parking spots by Oct. 2023

By the end of October 2023, there have been 6,257 service plazas equipped with parking lots for electric vehicle charging nationwide, accounting for 94% of the rest areas built on the Chinese Mainland, according to data issued by China's Ministry of Transport.

NIO shares next-generation mass-market-targeted supercharging, fast-battery-swap battery packs to non-NIO car owners

William Bin Li, chairman and CEO of NIO, revealed on NIO App's NIO Community that its facilities to be shared with other brands’ car owners is the next-generation supercharging and fast-battery-swap battery packs targeted the mass market. This disclosure came after NIO announced on November 21 that Changan Auto has been its first partner to co-develop battery swap-related businesses.

Geely Radar Auto launches Radar RD6 pickup model in Laos

On November 21, local time, Radar Auto, Geely's high-end new energy outdoors lifestyle vehicle brand, hosted a launch ceremony at its flagship store in Vientiane, Laos, marking the official entry of its inaugural all-electric pickup, the Radar RD6, into the Southeast Asian market.

Stellantis fulfills acquisition of 21.26% stake in Leapmotor

On November 21, Leapmotor's board of directors ("the Board") announced that it had issued 194,260,030 new H Shares to Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest automaker. The subscription transaction was completed on November 20, 2023.

Tesla issues price hike on China-made Model Y Long Range version

On November 21, Tesla announced a new round of price hike for its China-made vehicles- the fourth in just one month. In the latest round, the price of the Model Y Long Range edition has been raised by 2,000 yuan to 304,400 yuan.

The newest move means prices have gone up across the entire Model 3 and Model Y lineup over the past month on the Chinese Mainland.

Pony.ai permitted to conduct Level 4 autonomous truck platooning tests in Guangzhou

The autonomous driving company Pony.ai announced on Wednesday via its WeChat account that it has secured the first license for autonomous truck platooning testing in Guangzhou, allowing Level 4 platooning autonomous driving tests on the city's open roads. This marks a significant stride for Pony.ai in expanding its large-scale autonomous driving transport services for bulk commodities.

Ji Yue 01 granted to offer U-shaped steering wheels

On November 20, Ji Yue, the automotive robot (Robocar) brand jointly backed by Geely and Baidu, officially announced enhanced benefits for the Ji Yue 01, allowing users who have locked in their orders within the year, including those who have received their vehicles, to replace their steering wheels with U-shaped designs at no additional cost.

GAC AION announces new breakthrough in R&D of solid-state battery technologies

In a press conference held by GAC Group on November 17 at the Auto Guangzhou 2023, GAC AION, the group's the electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary, officially announced plans to achieve mass production and installation of solid-state batteries by 2026, with Hyper being the first brand to adopt this technology.

Volkswagen (Anhui) Components Co., Ltd. rolls off first high-voltage battery systems

Volkswagen (Anhui) Components Co., Ltd. ("VWAC"), Volkswagen Group ("the Group")'s first 100% owned battery system plant in China, recently inaugurated the production of its first high-voltage battery system in Hefei city, the Group announced on November 21. This battery system serves as a crucial component for Volkswagen Anhui's electric vehicles produced on the MEB platform.