With ZXZC Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.

Black Sesame Technologies, Banma forge strategic partnership

On September 20, Black Sesame Technologies, a leader in automotive computing chips, and the Chinese intelligent connected vehicle solution provider Banma announced a strategic partnership at the 2024 Apsara Conference. This collaboration builds on their earlier work to develop a production-ready, single-chip cross-domain integration software solution. Utilizing Black Sesame’s Wudang® C1296 chip, the two companies have co-developed a foundational software architecture for smart driving, intelligent cockpit systems, and vehicle data exchange, based on Banma’s Hypervisor and virtualization platform. The new strategic partnership extends their cooperation, focusing on Black Sesame's Wudang C1200 chip family, with plans for further collaboration in the realm of intelligent cockpit operating systems. Both companies will also explore deeper synergies in areas like intelligent cockpit technology and large-scale AI model applications, positioning themselves at the forefront of the smart automotive revolution.

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Lanyou Technology, CAIC enter strategic partnership for digital intelligence

On September 19, China Automotive Innovation Corporation ("CAIC") and Shenzhen-based Lanyou Technology signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement. The partnership will focus on deep cooperation in digital intelligence, controllers, vehicle-road-cloud integration, automotive safety, and vehicle operating systems.

Wuling Binguo SUV five-seater edition hits market

On September 20, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially put the five-seater edition of its popular Binguo SUV model onto the market. The new product comes in three variants, with prices ranging from 75,800 yuan to 95,800 yuan. The SUV features a five-door, five-seat layout and is available with three different range options: 330km, 401km, and 510km.

NETA Auto bags 1.3-billion-yuan financial support from Brazil's BTG Pactual

On September 20, NETA Auto announced a strategic partnership with Brazil's largest investment bank, BTG Pactual, and Brazilian import trader Sertrading. Under this agreement, BTG Pactual and Sertrading will provide NETA Auto with 1 billion Brazilian reals (approximately 1.3 billion yuan) in financial support. This funding will aid NETA's operations in the Brazilian market, focusing on import services and the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, contributing to the expansion of EV adoption in Brazil.

Autonomous driving solution provider Hyperview closes C1 financing round

On September 20, Chinese autonomous driving solution provider Hyperview (as known as Hongjing Drive) announced the completion of its C1 round of financing, raising hundreds of millions of yuan, according to a post on the company's WeChat account.

GAC Group, Huawei cement cooperation in digitalization field

At the HUAWEI CONNECT 2024 conference on September 19, GAC Group and Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding to expand and deepen their partnership in the field of digitalization. The collaboration aims to accelerate innovation and development in intelligent vehicle technology.

GAC Energy, Centara Hotels & Resorts ink framework agreement to deploy charging facilities in Thailand

On September 19, GAC Energy Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. ("GAC Energy") signed a framework cooperation agreement with Centara Hotels & Resorts in Bangkok, according to a post on GAC Energy's WeChat account. The partnership will focus on the construction and operation of supercharging stations at Centara hotels in key cities across Thailand, including Bangkok. The initiative aims to integrate Thailand's tourism and energy networks, offering a multifunctional space that combines business travel, leisure, and new energy vehicle (NEV) exhibitions. It is designed to cater to mig-/high-end and high-net-worth business travelers, providing them with premium product experiences and services.

GAC AION puts HYPTECH HT all-electric SUV model onto Thai market

On September 19, GAC AION's premium brand, HYPTEC, unveiled its heavyweight model, the HYPTEC HT, in a grand launch event held in Bangkok. The new electric SUV had first been previewed for the Thai market at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show in March, where pre-sales began.

Horizon Robotics, Chery advance collaboration on Journey 6 smart computing platform

On September 19, Horizon Robotics announced its continued collaboration with Chery on integrating the Journey 6 series smart computing platform into Chery's vehicle models under Chery's four main brands—Chery, EXEED, JETOUR, and iCAR.

New Huawei tech-powered VOYAH DREAM MPV model hits market

On September 19, Dongfeng Motor's premium new energy vehicle brand VOYAH officially released its new DREAM MPV onto the market, offering four variants in both plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and all-electric versions. The model is priced between 329,900 yuan and 449,900 yuan.