Gasgoo Daily: Dongfeng VOYAH, MHERO’s vehicles to be exported to Spain, Portugal

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Dongfeng VOYAH, MHERO's vehicles to be imported to Spain, Portugal

On January 25, China Dongfeng Motor Industry Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. signed a collaboration agreement with the largest automotive group on the Iberian Peninsula, Salvador Caetano Group. Together, they announced that electric vehicles from Dongfeng's portfolio, including models under VOYAH and MHERO brands, will progressively enter the markets of Spain and Portugal this year.

Photo credit: China Dongfeng Motor Industry Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd.

All-new BMW 5 Series hits Chinese market

On the evening of January 25, the all-new BMW 5 Series models officially went on sale in China, featuring a total of 12 variants with prices spanning from 43,990 yuan to 63,990 yuan.

NETA Auto ships first OTA upgrade for NETA X

On October 18, 2023, the NETA X from NETA Auto was officially put onto the market. Positioned as a compact pure electric SUV, the model introduced four variants with a price range of 126,800 yuan to 146,800 yuan. After 100 days on the market, NETA Auto shared data on the NETA X's performance since its launch, marking the occasion with its inaugural Over-The-Air (OTA) upgrade.

NASCO, Paragonage team up on R&D, industrialization of sodium-ion batteries

Chinese companies NASCO and Wuxi Paragonage New Energy Co., Ltd. ("Paragonage") recently inked a strategic cooperation agreement, according to Paragonage's press release. This collaboration sets the stage for a profound partnership, focusing on the development and industrialization of sodium-ion batteries and crucial materials, aligning with market-driven objectives.

BYD commences new energy vehicle production at car plant in Uzbekistan

On January 25, 2024, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, led a delegation during his official visit to China and made a special stop at BYD's global headquarters in Shenzhen city. This visit culminated in a significant event -the witness of the launch ceremony for BYD's Uzbekistan factory, a collaborative effort between BYD and the local Uzbekistan automotive manufacturer, UzAuto (Uzavtosanoat JSC).

Great Wall Motor launches ORA 03 BEV model in Chile

On January 25, Great Wall Motor ("GWM") officially announced the launch of the ORA brand's  ORA 03 model in Chile (named ORA Good Cat in China), marking a significant move into the South American market.

Fuyao Group intends to build three subsidiaries in Hefei city

On January 25, Fuyao Group, a large multinational company specializing in the manufacture of automobile safety glass and industrial technical glass, declared its intention to establish three wholly-owned subsidiaries in Hefei, with a total investment of 5.75 billion yuan. This move is aimed at further expanding the company's production and sales scale, meeting the growing demand in the automotive market for Fuyao's automotive safety glass and automotive accessories glass.

IAR fully supports YTMicro's automotive-grade MCUs

On January 26, global leader in embedded development software and services, IAR, and Chinese automotive chip manufacturer YTMicro announced a strategic cooperation.

ARCFOX αS/T Forest PRO Edition hit market with upgraded comfort

On January 25, BAIC Group's premium new energy vehicle brand, ARCFOX, put the αS/T Forest Edition PRO series onto the market, built upon the success of its previous Forest Edition.

JAC Group ships vehicles to Latin America, Saudi Arabia

On January 25, Chinese automaker JAC Group celebrated the launch of a thousand Sunray electric vehicles (EVs) to the Latin American region, solidifying its position in the Mexican auto market.

iMotion to provide smart mobility solutions for Chery EXEED's STERRA lineup

Chinese smart mobility solution provider iMotion recently secured a production partnership for Chery EXEED’s STERRA series vehicles, marking another significant collaboration after the integration of iDC Mid products into the EXEED lineup.

SGMW launches Wuling Red No.1 Battery dedicated to new energy commercial vehicles

On January 25th, SAIC-GM-Wuling ("SGMW") officially launched the Wuling Red No. 1 Battery, specifically designed for new energy commercial vehicles (NECV). The company claims that the new battery is the first in its class to utilize liquid cooling technology, offering enhanced compatibility with the evolving needs of commercial vehicle users in the new era.