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

Asia’s largest Tesla delivery center opened in Beijing

On September 9th, Asia’s largest single Tesla starts to operate a delivery center in Xiedao, Beijing, with 12,000 square meters, Tesla’s largest one in Asia, making it the first Tesla center in Beijing that integrates sales, deliveries, and leisure for a high-efficiency service experience.

the Xiedao delivery center; photo credit: Tesla

BYD reaches strategic agreement with the government of Henan Province

On September 9th, a strategic agreement was made between BYD and the government of Henan Province. BYD will further their partnership in the auto and electronic component field, NEV promotion, PV storage and integration, and smart traffic system. The partners will push Henan’s modernization by the synergetic development of talents innovation, digitization, intelligent manufacturing, and green energy.

Li Auto opens second retail center in Hefei

Li Auto opened another retail center at the Yintai shopping center, in Hefei, Anhui Province.

Great Wall Motor enters into partnership with Chongqing Expressway Group

On September 9th, Great Wall Motor joined hands with Chongqing Expressway Group in a strategic partnership to co-develop the auto and traffic integration, shine a new light on both industries, and better assist the development of “the belt and road initiatives”. 

Aiways U6 gets green light for production

In a document from MIIT, the Aiways U6 EV was granted permission to be produced. The testing and mass production progress are on track for the U6. 

Shanghai to launch policies to shore up FCV industry development

Shanghai plans to issue policies to support the development of fuel cell vehicle (FCV) industry, Qiu Wenjin, Deputy Director of Shanghai Municipal Development & Reform Commission, said on Sept. 9 at a press conference.

Beijing Hyundai denies selling plant to Xiaomi

Insiders of Beijing Hyundai stated that the rumored sale of the company’s second plant in Beijing to Xiaomi is false report, as the company has no such plans, a local media outlet reported. The rumor was also denied by Beijing Hyundai and Hyundai China.

China auto sales decline widens to 17.8% in August

Vehicle sales in China declined for a fourth consecutive month in August, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

NIO China’s two Hefei-based subsidiaries record growth in registered capital

The registered capital of NIO Automobile (Anhui) Co.,Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NIO Holding Ltd., increased by 3 billion yuan ($464.684 million) to 9 billion yuan ($1.394 billion) on September 8, according to the business information provider Qichacha.

Chery Holdings’ YTD exportation volume skyrockets 163% YoY

Due to the worldwide chip shortage, Chery Holdings sold 67,182 vehicles in August, edging up only 3.3% yearly. From January to August, the group’s auto sales cumulated to 575,597 vehicles, up 61.6% compared to the same period of last year.

GAC Group says thermal efficiency of its first hydrogen engine expected to hit 44%

GAC Group announced on Sept. 9 its first self-developed hydrogen engine was successfully ignited a few days ago, indicating that the company has ushered in the “zero-emission” era for engines.

Hesai partners with Neolix for self-driving vehicle application in “new retail”

China’s advanced LiDAR technology leader, Hesai Technology, has joined hands with Neolix Technologies, an unmanned vehicle startup, in a strategic agreement. Per the agreement, Neolix will purchase Hesai’s LiDAR solutions and put them to use on the company’s driverless vehicles.

Xiaomi said to debut first car in 2024

Tech giant Xiaomi plans to debut its first EV model in 2024, sources close to the matter told a local media outlet. Xiaomi EV will be releasing a new model each year three years after the debut of its first vehicle in 2024 and expects a three-year sales volume of 900,000 vehicles. Xiaomi Group gave “no comment” regarding the matter.