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.

NIO's first multi-function service center in the Netherlands to commence trial operation

The first NIO multi-function service center in the Netherlands, named NIO Hub | Utrecht, is set to commence trial operation on August 8 (local time), NIO said on July 29. According to NIO, this center will be located in Utrecht, the Netherlands, offering a range of services to customers.

Photo credit: NIO

Haval B26 officially named Haval Menglong

On July 31, Haval brand declared that its new energy off-road SUV model code-named B26 will be officially named "Haval Menglong" (“Menglong” translated to “Fierce Dragon”). According to official information, the model will be equipped with a 1.5T engine, combined with Great Wall Motor’s Hi4 electric four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid system and rear axle differential lock.

Photo credit: Great Wall Motor

SAIC Z-ONE 's first sample of ZXD1 central brain successfully delivered

SAIC Motor's software arm SAIC Z-ONE on July 31 announced the successful delivery of the first sample of its initial cross-domain fusion central brain, ZXD1, to IM Motors. This delivery marks a significant milestone as it lays the foundation for the development and validation of functional and application software and signifies the official entry of Z-ONE's first central brain into the crucial mass production and R&D stage.

BYD-backed DENZA starts nationwide deliveries of DENZA N7 SUV

On July 30, the nationwide user deliveries for the DENZA N7 SUV commenced in Shenzhen, with plans for subsequent scale deliveries in various cities across China, including Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shanghai, Jinhua, Hangzhou, Hefei, and Wuhan.

Toyota renames largest R&D base in China as IEM by TOYOTA

As the electric vehicle market in China continues to expand, Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota") has taken a significant step towards providing Chinese customers with satisfactory and competitive electric products by strengthening its local R&D efforts in intelligent and electric technologies.

NWS invests in SENIOR, supporting SENIOR in overseas business expansion

Chinese commercial vehicle autonomous driving solution provider, SENIOR, recently announced a strategic partnership with NWS Holdings Limited (NWS), a prominent Hong Kong-based conglomerate. This collaboration aims to provide essential support for SENIOR's logistics expansion and international business growth.

China's vehicle inventory alert index in July 2023 climbs both YoY, MoM

China's vehicle inventory alert index (VIA), which reflects the inventory pressure on automobile dealers, rose 3.8 percentage points month on month in July 2023, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA).

NIO so far deploys over 1,600 battery swap stations across China

On July 30, NIO launched 12 new battery swap stations, marking a significant milestone as the nationwide total of such stations surpassed 1,600, reaching a remarkable count of 1,609, according to the company's WeChat account.

Baidu Apollo Highway Driving Pro-powered VOYAH FREE to make debut soon

VOYAH, the premium new energy vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor, is all set to launch the much-awaited Baidu Apollo Highway Driving Pro integrated pilot & parking solution on its signature SUV model, the VOYAH FREE, according to Baidu Apollo. 

WeRide becomes first company to test self-driving Robosweeper in Beijing

On July 24, WeRide, the Chinese autonomous driving technology developer, has been granted the official test certificate for intelligent connected street sweeping vehicles by the Beijing High-level Automated Driving Demonstration Area (BJHAD).