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AutoX launches RoboTaxi pilot operation on Shanghai's downtown roads

Chinese autonomous driving startup AutoX today announced the launch of its RoboTaxi pilot operation at the Jinqiao Intelligent Connected Vehicle (ICV) Testing Demonstration Zone in Shanghai Pudong New Area, the first-of-its-kind service rolled out on the city's downtown roads.

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DPCA records 43% YoY surge in Jan.-Aug. sales

In August, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile (DPCA) sold 10,081 new vehicles, achieving a year-on-year sales growth for the 21th month in a row. The automaker said its Jan.-Aug. sales surged 43% from the previous year.

VOYAH sees Aug. 2022 deliveries rocket 495% YoY

VOYAH, the premium EV brand of Dongfeng Motor, delivered 2,429 new vehicles in August, representing a 495% year-on-year spike and a 35% month-on-month increase.

NIO's monthly deliveries shoot up 81.6% YoY in Aug. 2022

NIO today announced its vehicle deliveries reached 10,677 units in August 2022, surging 81.6% year on year, while also climbing 6.2% month on month.

Leapmotor delivers 12,525 vehicles in August

Last month, Leapmotor delivered 12,525 new vehicles, surging 180% year over year and increasing 4% month over month. By August, Leapmotor’s monthly deliveries have surpassed 10,000 units for four consecutive months. In the first eight months, its total deliveries amounted to 76,563 units.

XPeng's Aug. 2022 deliveries jump 33% YoY

XPeng Inc. (“XPeng”) announced today it recorded monthly deliveries of 9,578 vehicles in August 2022, representing a 33% year-on-year leap.

Huawei, SERES-backed AITO sees monthly deliveries exceed 10,000 units for first time

AITO, the new energy vehicle brand backed by SERES and Huawei, delivered 10,045 new vehicles in August 2022, representing a 38.97% jump compared to the previous month, according to data from the automaker's WeChat account.

Li Auto August deliveries slump, to launch L8 in November

China's new energy vehicle Li Auto saw its monthly deliveries more than halved in August, and announced it will launch the Li L8 in early November with deliveries to commence in the same month.

SAIC-backed IM Motors delivers 1,007 IM L7s in August

IM Motors, the premium new electric vehicle (NEV) joint venture among SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, announced on Thursday the deliveries of its first production model, the IM L7, reached 1,007 units last month, jumping 23.4% compared to the previous month.

HOZON Auto sees Aug. deliveries zoom up 142% YoY

HOZON Auto, the Chinese startup owning the new energy vehicle (NEV) brand NETA, today announced a 142% year-on-year robust leap in its Aug. 2022 deliveries, which stood at 16,017 units.

GAC AION logs 134% YoY spike in Jan.-Aug. 2022 sales

GAC AION, the new energy vehicle (NEV) arm of GAC Group, sold 27,021 new vehicles in August 2022, representing a 133% year-on-year surge and also achieving the highest-ever level on a monthly basis, the carmaker announced on Thursday via its WeChat account.

ZEEKR 001's monthly deliveries hit new high in Aug. 2022

ZEEKR, the Chinese premium EV brand owned by Geely Holding, announced today the monthly deliveries of the ZEEKR 001 hit a new high of 7,166 units in August, leaping 42.7% from the previous month.

China's vehicle inventory alert index in Aug. 2022 rises 3 percentage points YoY

China's vehicle inventory alert index (VIA), which reflects the inventory pressure on automobile dealers, rose 3 percentage points year on year in August 2022, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA).