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DreamSmart Group’s STARAUTO automotive BU official Weibo account goes online

On September 5, DreamSmart Group launched the official Weibo account of the STARAUTO automotive business unit, posting its first message and announcing a new chapter in intelligent cockpits under the theme "Defining Cars with Passion."

Changan NEVO delivers 12,823 vehicles in August

Changan Automobile’s new energy vehicle range NEVO announced that it delivered 12,823 vehicles in August 2024.

NEVO A07; photo credit: NEVO

Radar chip maker AIRTOUCH completes Series D funding

On September 4, radar chip developer AIRTOUCH announced the completion of its Series D funding round. The funds will be used to expand the market presence of its current radar chips, accelerate the development of next-generation millimeter-wave radar chips, and broaden the company’s product line to maintain its market competitiveness and innovation.

Changan Automobile’s Thai production base to start operation in Q1 2025

On September 4, Changan Automobile revealed during an investor briefing that construction of its new energy vehicle production base in Thailand is progressing as planned, with production expected to commence in the first quarter of next year.

Continental Tires' Hefei plant hits production milestone of 100 million passenger vehicle tires

On September 2, 2024, Continental Tires' Hefei plant in China reached a significant milestone, producing its 100 millionth passenger car tire, according to a post on Continental AG's WeChat account. This achievement highlights the company's robust growth in the Hefei region, where it has been operating for more than a decade.

Dongfeng Motor's MHERO, NIO Power forge partnership in EV charging field

On September 5, MHERO Technology, the new energy off-roader manufacturer under Dongfeng Motor, announced a strategic charging partnership with NIO Power, allowing MHERO vehicles to access NIO's electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

BYD introduces Yuan UP model in Ecuadorian market

BYD made a major presence at the Automundo Auto Show in Quito, Ecuador, unveiling the Yuan UP (locally named BYD Yuan Pro in Ecuador), marking the automaker's seventh model introduced to the Ecuadorian market.

Qianxun SI, Hi-Target to co-facilitate BeiDou-based positioning solution deployment

On September 4, spatiotemporal intelligent infrastructure company Qianxun SI and Guangzhou Hi-Target Satellite Navigation Tech Co., Ltd. (Hi-Target) officially formed a comprehensive strategic partnership. According to the agreement, the two companies will collaborate in areas including product services, application cooperation, technical support, and joint innovation.

SERES allies with SAE-China for intelligent connected new energy vehicle development

On September 4, 2024, Seres Group Co., Ltd. (SERES) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the China Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE-China) in Chongqing. The partnership aims to align closely with the national strategy for intelligent connected new energy vehicles (NEVs), leveraging SERES' comprehensive presence across the NEV industry chain and SAE-China's expertise in the automotive sector.

IDV chassis technology developer Ecar Tech secures 200 million yuan in strategic funding

On September 4, IDV chassis and vehicle technology developer Shanghai Ecar Technology Co., Ltd. (Ecar Tech) announced that it has secured 200 million yuan in strategic investment.

Mercedes-Benz to invest over 14 billion yuan in China for expanded local production

Mercedes-Benz Group announced plans to invest over 14 billion yuan in China, in partnership with local collaborators, to expand its lineup of localized passenger vehicles and vans, according to the company’s official WeChat post on September 4.