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China-made 2024 Tesla Model Y hits market

The 2024 Model Y manufactured by Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory recently hit the market. Coming with three trim levels, it features a price range of 258,900 yuan to 363,900 yuan.

2024 Model Y; photo credit: Tesla China

BYD releases interior images of Yuan UP model

Recently, the official interior images of the BYD Yuan UP model were officially released by the carmaker. Positioned as a small-sized all-electric SUV, the BYD Yuan UP is slated for sales on the BYD Dynasty website. The new vehicle is expected to be launched in March this year, offering three different variants, with a range exceeding 400 kilometers.

Photo credit: BYD

Yueda Kia's auto sales in Jan. 2024 shoot up 86% YoY

In Jan. 2024, Yueda Kia, the joint venture between Kia Corporation and China's Yueda Automobile Group, sold 16,300 vehicles, representing a remarkable year-on-year surge of 86%, according to a post on the WeChat account of Yueda Automobile Group. In the same month, its monthly auto output and export volume rocketed 241% and 178% over a year earlier to 13,300 units and 9,300 units, respectively.

Geespace launches eleven low-orbit satellites, expanding Geely Future Mobility Constellation

At 7:37 am on February 3, 2024, Geespace, the satellite technology and commercial services company invested by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, successfully launched its second orbital plane of the Geely Future Mobility Constellation satellite network from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, deploying 11 satellites in a single launch.

Great Wall Motor forms strategic partnership with Qatar's Teyseer Motors

Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) recently inked a strategic cooperation agreement with renowned Qatari automotive dealer Teyseer Motors, reinforcing its commitment to the "ONE GWM" brand strategy.

Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle starts nationwide road test: Lei Jun

On February 3, Xiaomi Group's founder, Lei Jun, took to his personal Weibo account to announce the commencement of nationwide road testing for the Xiaomi SU7 vehicle model.

Changan Auto releases official images of UNI-Z plug-in hybrid electric SUV

Changan Auto officially revealed the official images of its latest addition to the UNI series, the UNI-Z. According to previous filings with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the UNI-Z is positioned as a compact plug-in hybrid electric SUV.

GAC Group, OnTime to jointly launch advanced intelligent driving mobility service in 2024

In December 2023, GAC Group became one of the pioneer automotive companies to obtain the L3 autonomous driving road testing license. Through its smart mobility service platform, OnTime, GAC Group collaboratively established a test fleet equipped with the ADiGO PILOT intelligent driving system, conducting L3 autonomous driving road tests.

Dongfeng Motor Corporation boasts 120% YoY soar in January 2024

Dongfeng Motor Corporation marked an impressive start to the year with a total of 274,000 new vehicles sold in January 2024, registering a remarkable year-on-year soar of 120%.

IM Motors records monthly sales of 5,305 vehicles in Jan. 2024

On Feb. 1, IM Motors, the premium electric vehicle brand co-owned by SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and Zhangjiang High-Tech, unveiled its latest sales figures for January 2024, showcasing a remarkable performance.

Faurecia inaugurates new hydrogen business entity in Shanghai

FORVIA, the world's 7th-largest automotive technology supplier that operate both Faurecia and HELLA, held the opening ceremony for Faurecia (Shanghai) Hydrogen Solutions Holding Co., Ltd. in the Jiading District of Shanghai on February 3.

FAW Group, BYD's battery joint venture starts operations at facility in Changchun city

On February 2, the FAW FinDreams New Energy Power Battery ("FAW FinDreams"), a joint venture between FAW Group and BYD Company Limited, officially started production for the first phase of its new energy power battery project in Changchun, Jilin Province.

Tongyu Automobile, Neomor ally on development of chassis-by-wire tech for commercial vehicles

On February 3rd, Chinese auto parts supplier Tongyu Automotive and new energy commercial vehicle startup Neomor officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement, joining forces to collaborate on key chassis-by-wire technologies for commercial vehicles.

CATL steps up strategic cooperation with Sichuan provincial government

The People's Government of Sichuan Province and CATL recently signed an agreement in Chengdu city to comprehensively cement their strategic cooperation, according to a post on CATL's WeChat account.

BYD launches BYD SEAL model in Nepal in partnership with Cimex Inc.

In a recent collaboration with the local distributor Cimex Inc, BYD officially launched the BYD SEAL in Nepal with a starting price of NPR 10.5 million (approximately 562,000 yuan). This marks BYD's third electric vehicle introduced in the Nepalese market, following the BYD ATTO 3 (known as the Yuan PLUS in China) and the BYD DOLPHIN.