Gasgoo Daily: BYD YANGWANG U8 Off-Road Player Edition to hit market on April 25

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Changan Mazda to debut first model built on BEV-dedicated platform

Changan Mazda plans to take the wraps off its first model built on a battery electric vehicle (BEV)-dedicated platform at the forthcoming Auto China 2024.

Photo credit: Changan Mazda

BYD YANGWANG U8 Off-Road Player Edition to hit market on April 25

BYD's premium luxury brand YANGWANG announced today that the YANGWANG U8 Off-Road Player ("Wanjia" in Chinese Pinyin) Edition will officially go on sale on April 25. Additionally, the YANGWANG U7 will also make its debut at the Auto China 2024.

BYD puts Honor Editions of BYD Tang EV, Tang DM-p onto market

On April 22, BYD announced the Honor Editions of the BYD Tang EV and Tang DM-p models officially hit the market, featuring a price range of 219,800 yuan-269,800 yuan and 229,800 yuan-249,800 yuan, respectively. At the same time, the 2024 Tang DM-p Zhanshen (“God of War”) Edition also went on sale, priced at 269,800 yuan.

BYD to unveil Seal 06 DM-i model at Auto China 2024

On April 20, BYD released the teaser trailer of the Seal 06 DM-i under its Ocean series. The new vehicle is to make its debut at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024).

Farizon Auto forms strategic cooperation with Jining, Tai'an cities

On April 20, Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group ("Farizon Auto"), a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group focusing on commercial vehicle segment, signed cooperation framework agreements with the municipal governments of Jining and Tai'an cities, respectively, aiming to conduct in-depoth cooperation on the promotion and application of new energy and methanol-hydrogen vehicles, as well as the construction of green methanol production and refueling systems.

SAIC Motor appoints renowned designer Jozef Kaban as VP at SAIC DESIGN

Today, SAIC Motor announced the appointment of globally renowned automotive designer Jozef Kaban.

Mr. Kaban joins SAIC Motor as the Vice President of Global Design at the SAIC DESIGN, which is affiliated to SAIC Motor's R&D Innovation Headquarters, where he will lead forward-thinking creation and product design efforts across the company’s full array of automobile brands.

Li Auto announces price cuts across L series' 2024 models, Li MEGA MPV model

On April 22, Li Auto announced that effective immediately, the 2024 models of the Li Auto L7, L8, L9, and Li Auto MEGA will adopt a new pricing system. The L series will see price reductions ranging from 18,000 to 20,000 yuan, while the MEGA MPV model will receive a direct reduction of 30,000 yuan.

BYD names first new energy pickup 'BYD SHARK'

On April 22, BYD officially announced that its first new energy pickup truck has been named “BYD SHARK”.

From the teaser image released by BYD, the front end of the new model adopts a large-sized grille, with a metal skid plate decoration installed below the front fascia.

BYD SEAGULL model hits Colombian market

Recently, BYD launched the BYD SEAGULL all-electric model in Colombia, according to its press release.

GAC AION to debut second-generation model at Auto China 2024

On April 22, GAC AION, the new energy vehicle subsidiary under GAC Group, announced that it will unveil its all-new second-generation model at the forthcoming 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024), which will open on April 25.

Hundred units of Leapmotor C01 to operate as DiDi's premier ride-hailing vehicles

Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor delivered 100 units of the C01 Zhixing Edition sedan to Changlin Group for operation. The vehicles will be used as ride-share platform DiDi's Light Premier ("Xingxiang Zhuanche" in Chinese pinyin) ride-hailing vehicles.

NavInfo, QCraft ally on intelligent driving solution development

Chinese automotive intelligence technology developer NavInfo recently signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with autonomous driving solution provider QCraft.

Hesai Technology launches ATX ultra-wide-angle long-range LiDAR

On April 19, LiDAR solution provider Hesai Technology officially launched the ATX ultra-wide-angle long-range LiDAR based on the company’s fourth-generation chip architecture.

Tesla China cuts prices across entire lineup, Model Y's price hitting new low

Tesla China's official website revealed on April 21 that prices for all its models have been reduced by at least 14,000 yuan. 

The starting price for the Model 3 has dropped from 245,900 yuan to 231,900 yuan, just 2,000 yuan above its historical lowest price of 229,900 yuan set on January 6, 2023, when Tesla significantly slashed prices for the Model 3 and the Model Y.

Hesai Technology, Hyperview partner in intelligent driving field

On April 19, LiDAR solution provider Hesai Technology announced a strategic partnership with intelligent driving high-tech company, Hyperview. The collaboration aims to leverage Hesai's LiDAR technology to develop diverse and reliable autonomous driving solutions.

ZEEKR 009 Grand hits market, starting at 789,000 yuan

ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle brand under Geely Holding Group, officially put the ZEEKR 009 Grand model onto the market on April 19. The new vehicle is the deluxe four-seater version of the all-electric ZEEKR 009 MPV, coming at a starting price of 789,000 yuan.