Gasgoo Daily: Honda’s China retail sales reach 62,586 vehicles in September 2024

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Honda’s China retail sales reach 62,586 vehicles in September 2024

Honda's terminal vehicle sales in China reached 62,586 vehicles in September 2024, with a total of 588,018 vehicles sold in the first nine months of this year.

BYD's Song PLUS DM-i hits Polish market

The BYD Song PLUS DM-i (locally known as the “BYD SEAL U DM-I”) has officially hit the market in Poland, the Chinese new energy vehicle maker announced on October 8 via WeChat.

Photo credit: BYD

Stellantis appoints Grégoire Olivier as Chief Operating Officer for China 

On October 10, Stellantis has implemented targeted leadership changes to streamline processes and improve organizational performance in a volatile global market. Grégoire Olivier has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer for China and will continue overseeing the Stellantis-Leapmotor alliance.

Dongfeng Motor Group’s new energy vehicle sales grow 15.4% YoY in Jan.-Sept. 2024

Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (Dongfeng Motor Group) announced on October 10 that its September auto sales amounted to 167,932 vehicles, down 16.41% year-on-year.

GAC Group to invest $27 million in Pony.ai

On the evening of October 10, GAC Group announced the resolutions of its 70th board meeting, which included a strategic investment in Pony.ai. The group’s wholly-owned subsidiary, GAC Capital, will invest $27 million (approximately 191 million yuan) in Pony.ai to enhance business collaboration and further the company's progress in the autonomous driving sector.

BAIC Group appoints renowned designer Anthony Lo as Chief Design Officer

BAIC Group on October 10 officially announced the appointment of renowned automotive designer Anthony Lo as Chief Design Officer and Vice President of Global Design of the group.

CATL to provide TZCO with power batteries, services

On October 8, CATL and Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Group Co., Ltd. ("TZCO") signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, according to a post on CATL's WeChat account.

GAC AION launches AION brand in Qatar

Recently, GAC AION held a grand launch event for the AION brand and its AION Y Plus model at the GAC showroom in Doha, marking the brand's official entry into the Qatari market, according to a press release GAC AION issued on October 7 via its WeChat account.

Dongfeng Honda's first new energy vehicle factory begins operations

On the morning of October 11, Dongfeng Honda, the joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Honda Motor, officially commenced production at its new energy vehicle (NEV) factory, marking the launch of Honda's first global plant designed with a focus on "intelligent, green, and efficient" manufacturing. The facility integrates cutting-edge technologies to help accelerate Dongfeng Honda's transition towards electrification.

RoboSense’s LiDAR sales surge 134.9% YoY in Q3 2024

On October 10, smart LiDAR solution developer RoboSense announced its business performance for the third quarter of 2024, reporting a total LiDAR sales volume of approximately 138,600 units, marking a 134.9% year-on-year soar.

Nissan Motor posts 3.8% YoY dip in September China sales

On October 10, Nissan Motor unveiled its performance results for September 2024 in the Chinese market with 61,395 vehicles sold across its passenger vehicle and light-duty commercial vehicle segments, representing a 3.8% notch down year-on-year.

BYD’s DENZA enters Singaporean market

On October 10, BYD's premium electric vehicle brand, DENZA, officially entered the Singaporean market, marking its first step into right-hand drive car countries, Zhang Changjiang, general manager of DENZA's sales division, said on October 11 via his Weibo account.