Gasgoo Daily: AITO makes official debut in Egypt

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AITO makes official debut in Egypt

AITO, the premium new energy vehicle brand backed by Seres Group and Huawei, has officially entered the Egyptian market. The announcement was made by Kang Bo, Vice President of Seres Group, who described the move as a significant step in AITO’s global journey and a fresh starting point for Chinese luxury auto brands venturing overseas. The company will partner with Egypt’s Kasrawy Group to jointly explore new possibilities in the automotive sector.

AITO M9; photo credit: AITO

BYD strikes exclusive partnership with Pakistan Super League

On April 11 local time, BYD and its partner MMC signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the country’s most prominent sporting event. As the league’s exclusive automotive partner, BYD has not only elevated its brand visibility in Pakistan but also made history as the first automaker to deeply engage with the nation’s premier sports tournament.

SAIC Maxus puts PHEV version of G50 model onto market

On April 9, SAIC Maxus officially released the G50 model’s PHEV edition onto the market, with pricing ranging from 139,800 yuan to 149,800 yuan. While retaining the core design of its internal combustion engine vehicle counterpart, the new model features a plug-in hybrid system that significantly enhances fuel efficiency, positioning it as a practical and eco-friendly option in the MPV segment.

RoboSense, DiDi Autonomous Driving team up to promote L4 Robotaxi production

On April 15, RoboSense, a Chinese provider of smart LiDAR sensor systems, and DiDi Autonomous Driving entered into a strategic partnership to advance the deployment of L4 autonomous driving technologies.

SAIC Motor, Huawei launch joint NEV brand

On April 16, SAIC Motor and Huawei jointly unveiled a new vehicle brand, SAIC (dubbed "Shangjie" in Chinese Pinyin), during the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance ("HIMA") new product launch event, according to a press release from SAIC Motor.

GAC Honda's P7 BEV model goes on sale

On April 15, GAC Honda officially put its P7 all-electric SUV onto the market, marking the first model built on Honda's "Architecture W" developed exclusively for BEV (battery electric vehicle) models. The P7 is available in three variants, whose no-bargain prices stand between 199,900 yuan and 249,900 yuan.

XPENG begins selling 2025 XPENG X9 model, showcases breakthroughs in AI, flying car fields

On April 15, XPENG held in Hong Kong its first brand launch event targeting global consumers, putting the 2025 XPENG X9 MPV model onto the market and outlining its latest advancements in flying cars and AI robotics. The company reaffirmed its commitment to global expansion through innovation and localized strategies.

Zeekr 007GT hits market, starting at 202,900 yuan

On April 15, Geely Holding's Zeekr brand officially launched the Zeekr 007GT model, introducing three variants with prices ranging from 202,900 yuan to 232,900 yuan. The new model carries forward Zeekr's signature shooting brake design language and comes standard across the range with high-level intelligent driving features powered by LiDAR technology.