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All-new China-made BMW 5 Series long-wheelbase version comes off line

The latest generation of the China-made BMW 5 Series long-wheelbase variant has officially rolled off the production line at BMW's Shenyang facility, according to BMW Group’s announcement. Price announcements and vehicle delivery commencement are both scheduled within January 2024.

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FAW Toyota’s 2023 annual retail sales rise 4.1% YoY to 800,018 vehicles

In 2023, FAW Toyota's retail sales came in at 800,018 vehicles in total, marking a 4.1% year-on-year rise. The sales comprised 284,983 electrified vehicles, constituting 35.6% of the total, while high-end vehicle models accounted for 398,075 units, making up 49.8% of the sales.

Buick luxury MPVs record annual China sales of 131,258 units in 2023

In 2023, Buick's large luxury MPVs (including the GL8 and the CENTURY) achieved a total sales volume of 131,258 units in the Chinese market.

Li Auto surpasses 50,000-unit single-month delivery target in Dec. 2023

On January 1, 2024, Li Auto announced its delivery data for December 2023. The company delivered 50,353 new vehicles in December, marking an outstanding year-over-year growth of 137.1% and achieving its goal of delivering 50,000 vehicles in a single month.

Changan DEEPAL delivers 136,912 vehicles in 2023

In December 2023, DEEPAL, Changan Automobile's new energy vehicle brand, achieved a delivery volume of 18,338 vehicles, marking a 13.5% month-on-month increase and an outstanding 57.4% year-on-year surge, as the company disclosed on January 2.

Dongfeng Motor’s VOYAH brand delivers over 50,000 vehicles in 2023

On January 1, 2024, Dongfeng Motor's premium new energy vehicle brand, VOYAH, disclosed its December 2023 delivery results, marking a momentous accomplishment with 10,017 units delivered, signifying a staggering 479% year-on-year soar.

NIO boasts 30.7% YoY jump in 2023’s full-year deliveries

In December 2023, Chinese new energy vehicle maker NIO delivered 18,012 new vehicles, marking a 13.9% year-on-year (YoY) growth, accordingly to NIO's latest monthly delivery results.

WeRide greenlighted to operate China's first paid autonomous shuttle service

On December 30, 2023, WeRide, in partnership with Guangzhou Bus Group, launched China's inaugural paid commercial shuttle service in Guangzhou, the provincial capital of Guangdong Province.

GAC-backed OnTime, Tencent Cloud co-build network data security lab

On December 28, GAC Group’s ride-hailing platform OnTime and Tencent Cloud signed a collaboration agreement for the establishment of the "Qidun Network Data Security Joint Innovation Laboratory."

XPeng’s first MPV model X9 hits market, starting at 359,800 yuan

On January 1, 2024, XPeng put its flagship model, the XPeng X9, under the SEPA2.0 architecture, marking the company's entry into the MPV segment. The X9 lineup includes four trim levels priced between 359,800 and 419,800 yuan, with deliveries set to commence this month.

Huawei-powered AITO delivers 24,468 vehicles in Dec. 2023

AITO, the premium new energy vehicle brand co-backed by Huawei and SERES, unveiled its latest monthly delivery numbers on January 1, 2024. In December 2023, AITO delivered a total of 24,468 new vehicles, marking a significant 29.96% month-on-month jump.

Leapmotor boasts over 29% YoY surge in 2023 annual deliveries

Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor achieved a historic high delivery record in December 2023, with a remarkable 18,618 vehicles delivered, marking a 119% year-on-year soar.

Geely Automobile sees annual auto sales in 2023 jump 18% YoY

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited ("the Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), announced that the Group's whole-year vehicle sales reached 1,686,516 vehicles in 2023, growing 18% from the previous year.

BYD succeeds in hitting 3-million-unit annual sales target for year of 2023

On the first day of the year 2024, BYD Company Limited ("BYD") announced that it successfully surpassed the 3-million-unit annual sales target it set for the year of 2023, with the final whole-year sales reaching 3,024,417 units, which surged 61.86% from the previous year.