Gasgoo Daily: Geely kicks off pre-sale of Xingyuan all-electric car model

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Geely kicks off pre-sale of Xingyuan all-electric car model

On Sept. 14, Geely Auto officially opened pre-sales for its new pure electric A0-segment sedan, the Xingyuan (translating to starwish). The model, which comes in five variants, is priced between 78,800 yuan and 107,800 yuan in pre-sale, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers looking to switch to electric mobility.

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10,000th WEY all-new Blue Mountain rolls off line

On September 12, the 10,000th unit of the all-new Blue Mountain, a six-seater flagship SUV under Great Wall Motor’s WEY brand, officially rolled off the production line. The model hit the market on August 21.  

BYD's DENZA delivers 200,000th DENZA D9 MPV

DENZA, the premium car brand majority-owned by BYD, recently delivered the 200,000th unit of the DENZA D9 new energy premium MPV at BYD’s global headquarters in Shenzhen.

XPENG launches S5 ultra-fast charging stations in 4 cities

On September 13, XPENG's new-generation S5 ultra-fast charging stations officially came online in four cities, namely, Shanghai, Tianjin, Zhengzhou, and Wuhan, according to XPENG's press release.

ReachAuto allies with HighTec to develop automotive software solution

On September 13, ReachAuto, the automotive software arm of Neusoft, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with open source compiler vendor HighTec, aiming to leverage their respective expertise in automotive foundational software, embedded development tools, and functional safety to advance high-performance automotive software platform products and solutions.

GAC Group's GOVE flying car granted special flight permit by CAAC

On September 11, GAC Group's flying car model, GOVE, was granted a special flight permit by the CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China) Central and Southern Regional Administration, marking GOVE's progress in airworthiness certification and commercialization, according to a post on GAC Group's WeChat account.

NETA Auto's Indonesia plant rolls off first NETA X vehicle

On September 13, NETA Auto announced that the first NETA X vehicle manufactured at its eco-smart factory in Indonesia rolled off the production line. This marks the second model produced at the Indonesia plant, following the NETA V-II, and the second vehicle NETA has manufactured overseas.

Renowned EV designer Benoit Jacob joins GAC R&D Center as global executive design director

On September 13, Benoit Jacob, a globally renown master of automotive design and a key figure in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, officially joined GAC Group as Global Executive Design Director of the GAC R&D Center. In this role, Jacob will work closely with Zhang Fan, Vice President of GAC R&D Center, to lead the company's design strategy and innovation efforts, aiming to elevate the competitiveness of the products under GAC Group's self-owned brands.

NavInfo, QCraft deepen partnership in intelligent driving field

On September 14, at the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), NavInfo and QCraft signed an agreement to deepen their strategic cooperation. The partnership will leverage both companies' strengths in the intelligent vehicle sector to advance mid- to high-level intelligent driving systems.

Dongfeng Motor inaugurates Peru office

Dongfeng Motor's global business arm, China Dongfeng Motor Industry Imp. & Exp. Company, recently held an inauguration ceremony for its Peru office in Santiago de Surco, Lima, marking a significant step in the Chinese automaker's expansion into the South American market.

VOYAH COURAGE global edition debuts at Salone Auto Torino 2024

On September 13, the VOYAH COURAGE, the global version of VOYAH's high-end intelligent EV model known as "Zhiyin" in China, made its debut at the Salone Auto Torino 2024.

Chery starts presale of 2025 Tiggo 9, Tiggo 9 C-DM flagship models

On September 14, Chery Auto officially began presales for its new flagship models, the 2025 Tiggo 9 and Tiggo 9 C-DM, with starting prices of 155,900 yuan and 169,900 yuan, respectively.