Gasgoo Daily: FAW-Volkswagen’s ID.7 VIZZION hits market

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FAW-Volkswagen's ID.7 VIZZION hits market

On December 15, FAW-Volkswagen launched the ID.7 VIZZION at the MEB intelligent factory in Foshan city. The ID.7 VIZZION lineup includes four variants: the AIR version priced at 227,777 yuan, PRO version at 237,777 yuan, PRIME version at 262,777 yuan, and the debut edition at 230,777 yuan. In terms of power, the ID.7 VIZZION offers users a choice between four-wheel drive (4WD) and rear-wheel drive (RWD). For range options, users can choose between the extended range of 642 km and the 4WD version with a range of 570 km.

SGMW's Baojun to start testing 'Memory Navigation' function nationwide

On December 15, Baojun, a car brand under SAIC-GM-Wuling, announced the commencement of nationwide user testing for its "Memory Navigation" feature. This marks the nationwide debut of the Memory Navigation feature in the Baojun Yun Duo Lingxi Edition, with official mass production and deliveries scheduled for March 2024.

According to the carmaker, users who complete the intelligent driving system upgrade can effortlessly enjoy the "Memory Navigation" feature, facilitating point-to-point commuting along pre-set routes.

Wuling puts BinguoEV onto Indonesian market

On December 15, 2023, SAIC-GM-Wuling's Wuling held an event Jakarta to put its BinguoEV model onto the Indonesian market, marking it the first automaker to produce two new energy vehicle models (the Air EV and the BinguoEV) in this country.

Photo credit: Wuling

BYD Thailand garners 5,455 vehicle orders during Thailand International Motor Expo 2023

The 13-day-long Thailand International Motor Expo 2023 concluded on December 11, with BYD Thailand clinching a remarkable 5,455 orders and securing the third spot on the exhibition's sales chart.

BYD Song L SUV hits market, starting at 189,800 yuan

On December 15, BYD officially put its latest B-segment SUV, the Song L, onto the market. The Song L comes with four rear-wheel-drive variants and one all-wheel-drive version, with an official price range of 189,800 yuan to 249,800 yuan. Notably, this marks a 30,200 yuan reduction from the pre-sale prices previously announced.

All-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Long Wheelbase hits market in China, starting at 449,000 yuan

On December 14, the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Long-Wheelbase (LWB) version officially hit the market in China, offering six variants with prices ranging from 449,000 yuan to 559,800 yuan.

eHi Car Services, SAIC Volkswagen form in-depth strategic cooperation

Chinese leading car rental brand eHi Car Services and the Sino-German joint venture SAIC Volkswagen recently declared a comprehensive strategic partnership. The collaboration is set to encompass various domains, including vehicle procurement, automotive finance, brand marketing, member collaboration, automotive aftermarket, used car sales, and automotive intelligence, signaling a profound and multi-dimensional alliance.

SiEngine, NEVC inaugurate joint lab for automotive SoC validation in Beijing

On December 15, 2023, the National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center (NEVC) and ECARX-backed chip supplier SiEngine held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. Simultaneously, they inaugurated a joint laboratory aimed at the validation of automotive SoC.

LiDAR solution provider Innovusion renamed 'Seyond'

Starting December 15, 2023, LiDAR solution provider Innovusion has changed its English name to "Seyond", retaining its Chinese name while introducing a revamped brand logo.

Baosteel, Chery Holding ink pact for building green, low-carbon steel supply chain

Baosteel Group Corporation (Baosteel) and Chery Holding officially signed a memorandum titled "Creating a Green and Low-Carbon Steel Supply Chain" on December 14, focusing on fostering a green, low-carbon automotive supply chain for future collaboration and driving both parties towards sustainable development goals.

Baidu Apollo, Geely co-launched enhanced CarLife mobile phone-vehicle connectivity platform

Baidu Apollo, in collaboration with Geely, recently launched the enhanced version of the CarLife smart mobile phone-to-vehicle connectivity platform, which was inaugurally deployed onto the Geely GEOME E Firefly model.

XPeng's first MPV model 'X9' to hit market on Jan. 1, 2024

Chinese new energy vehicle maker XPeng today announced via its Sina Weibo account that the XPeng X9 MPV model will hit the market on the New Year's Day of 2024 (January 1, 2024).

ZEEKR launches in-house developed super-fast-charging LEP battery "Gold Brick"

On December 14, Zeekr Intelligent Technology, the company behind Geely's premium electric vehicle brand ZEEKR, officially launched its in-house developed power battery, the Gold Brick (dubbed "Jin Zhuan" in Chinese Pinyin) Battery, which the company claimed as the world's first mass-produced 800V super-fast-charging LFP battery.