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smart partners with DeepRoute.ai on AI smart driving large model

Autonomous driving tech company DeepRoute.ai recently announced a strategic partnership with smart. Their co-developed AI large model will be deployed onto the new generation of smart driving system, which uses end-to-end algorithms.

GAC AION's HYPTEC HL flagship SUV to hit market in March

At GAC Group's 2025 dealer conference on Jan. 13, GAC AION's HYPTEC brand revealed plans to put its luxury flagship SUV, the HYPTEC HL, onto the market in March. It will also release a flagship MPV in July. 

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Honda Motor's annual China retail sales reach 852,269 units in 2024 

Honda Motor reported retail sales of 111,870 vehicles in China for December 2024, which contributed to an annual total of 852,269 units sold throughout the year.

New BYD Yuan PLUS revealed in MIIT's filing

A recent filing in the latest batch of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's vehicle catalog unveiled BYD's new Yuan PLUS.

JMEV's Yichi 05 model hits market, starting at 129,800 yuan

On January 13, Jiangling Group New Energy Co., Ltd. (JMEV) officially put the Yichi 05 model onto the market. The vehicle is available in three variants, priced between 129,800 yuan and 179,800 yuan.

China's Kankan Tech, Leadmove ink agreement to advance Level 2+ smart driving solutions

On January 13, Chinese full-stack optical image solution provider Beijing Kankan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (Kankan Tech) inked a strategic agreement with the ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) developer Leadmove to jointly advance Level 2+ smart driving solutions.

BYD Han L unveiled in MIIT's catalogue

The BYD Han L has been included in the latest filing released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

China's Volant secures new fixed order for commercial passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft

On January 6, Chinese eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft developer Shanghai Volant Aerotech Co., Ltd. (Volant) secured a fixed order for commercial passenger eVTOL aircraft from Inner Mongolia Express General Aviation Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Jiangsu Asian Express Aviation Development Group Co., Ltd. (Asian Express Aviation), according to a post on Volant's WeChat account. This marks the first confirmed procurement order for eVTOL aircraft required by a leading private general aviation company in China.

BYD chooses Dürr as supplier of painting tech for Europe passenger vehicle factory

Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD Company Limited ("BYD") has selected Dürr, one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms, as the supplier of cutting-edge painting technology for its first Europe passenger car factory, according to a press release recently issued by Dürr.

Li Auto delivers over 200,000 L6 SUVs within 9 months

On January 16, Li Auto announced that cumulative deliveries of its L6 SUV model have exceeded 200,000 units, less than nine months after its market debut in April 2024.

KargoBot greenlighted for truck platooning test with driverless follow vehicles in Beijing

Autonomous trucking solution provider KargoBot recently announced it secured approval to conduct the driverless truck platooning (with safety personnel onboard) road tests in Beijing High-level Automated Driving Demonstration Area (BJHAD).

Nissan Motor sells over 690,000 vehicles in China in 2024

On January 9, 2025, Nissan Motor announced its December 2024 sales results for China. Across its passenger and light commercial vehicle businesses, the Japanese automaker achieved a total sales volume of 74,918 vehicles in the month.

Dongfeng Motor launches self-developed 400kW fuel cell stack

On January 15, Dongfeng Motor announced the launch of its in-house developed 400kW hydrogen fuel cell stack. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in the automaker's journey to advance R&D and applications of hydrogen energy technology, showcasing the company's growing expertise in both R&D and commercialization.

Chinese conversational AI company AISPEECH nabs 500 million yuan in new funding round

Chinese AI technology company AISPEECH recently secured 500 million yuan in a new funding, according to a post on the company's WeChat account.