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.

Farizon Auto's new factory in Shanghai starts operation

On October 12, 2024, Geely's Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group ("Farizon Auto") officially inaugurated its new factory in Shanghai's Jiading District. The launch of this state-of-the-art facility marks a significant step towards accelerating the green and low-carbon transformation of key segments in Shanghai's supply chain. The factory will play a vital role in developing comprehensive transportation solutions across multiple scenarios and will serve as a hub for methanol and hydrogen fuel reserves, trade, and refueling.

Photo credit: Farizon Auto

BYD Yuan PLUS BEV model makes debut in Madagascar

BYD recently launched its first new energy vehicle model, the BYD Yuan PLUS (marketed overseas as the BYD ATTO 3), in Madagascar. Partnering with local distributor CFAO, BYD introduced the model in Antananarivo, the capital of the country, signaling a significant step forward in promoting electric mobility in the region.

GAC-owned UPower Energy begins operations of three production lines

On October 12, UPower Energy Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. ("UPower Energy"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GAC Group, officially launched Phase II of its power battery recycling project, along with new energy storage systems and components remanufacturing production lines. The newly operational facility spans 11,000 square meters and is dedicated to creating a circular automotive industry chain.

NavInfo launches 'NI in Car' smart driving products based on Horizon Robotics' Journey 6

On October 11, NavInfo officially announced the launch of its complete intelligent driving product matrix, NI in Car, based on Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6 series smart computing solutions.

Pony.ai's Robotaxi service goes online on AutoNavi's platform in Guangzhou

On October 14, autonomous driving company Pony.ai and mobility tech firm AutoNavi announced a partnership to integrate Pony.ai’s autonomous vehicles (Robotaxis) into AutoNavi's comprehensive mobility service platform.

AITO, CATARC co-inaugurate new luxury automotive technology lab

AITO, the premium new energy vehicle brand co-developed by Huawei and SERES, inaugurated with China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC) the "AITO New Luxury Automotive Technology Co-Creation Lab" (name translated from Chinese) in a ceremony held in Tianjin on October 11.

VOYAH COURAGE hits market, starting at 179,000 yuan for limited time

On October 13, VOYAH, the premium new energy vehicle brand of Dongfeng Motor, officially put the COURAGE mid-size all-electric SUV (known as the "Zhinyin" in Chinese) onto the market.

BYD's FANGCHENGBAO begins online intention pre-order of BAO 8, starting at 400,000 yuan

FANGCHENGBAO, a premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand under BYD, has officially launched nationwide online reservations for its highly anticipated super hybrid off-road SUV, the BAO 8, starting on October 12, according to a post on the brand's WeChat account.

BYD opens 9 new stores in Indonesia at one go

On October 8, 2024, BYD held an opening ceremony for nine new stores in Bekasi, Indonesia, marking a significant step in the company's expansion within the Indonesian electric vehicle (EV) market, according to a post on BYD's WeChat account. This move not only strengthens BYD's market presence in Indonesia but also enhances customer access to after-sales services across different regions.

Lynk & Co's all-electric SUV Z20 hits European market

On October 11, 2024, Lynk & Co unveiled its Lynk & Co Z20 model, also known as the Lynk & Co 02 in Europe, at a launch event in Milan, Italy, and announced that the model has officially hit the European market at the same time.

CATL, Shaanxi Automobile Commercial Vehicle step up strategic cooperation

On October 12, CATL signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shaanxi Automobile Commercial Vehicle, a subsidiary of Shaanxi Automobile Holding Group, at an event held in Ningde city, Fujian province, where the latter launched its latest product, the Zhiyun Tianxing (translating to Intelligent Cloud Skywalker) edition light-duty truck, according to a post on CATL's WeChat account.

NIO-backed Mirattery, ABC Leasing team up on promoting green battery services

NIO-backed battery asset operator Mirattery (or Wuhan Weineng Battery Asset Co., Ltd.) and ABC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. ("ABC Leasing") held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony on October 11. This collaboration aims to leverage both companies' strengths in battery asset lifecycle management, green financing, and financial services to support the growth of the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry.