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.

DENZA’s MPV to feature over 1,000km of range, photos released

DENZA released official photos of its new MPV model. The vehicle features a luxury design. According to automaker, the MPV will come with two power options, DM and EV. The DM version is said to have a combined range of over 1,000 km.

Photo credit: DENZA

HiPhi Z’s body in white rolls off production line

On April 15th, China’s luxury EV brand HiPhi saw the first body in white of its second production model, the HiPhi Z, roll off the production line. The event signatures the brand’s another step towards mass production. According to the company’s previous plan, the HiPhi Z will start delivery in 2022.

MIIT calls on OTA filing by automakers

On April 15th, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a notification that specifies the further regulation on OTA updates. All automakers should submit corresponding documents to the Ministry before they perform OTA updates.

SAIC Motor introduces GS61 1.5T Engine

SAIC Motor showcased its Lanxin (Blue Core in English) GS61 1.5T supercharge direct-injection engine in its Zhengzhou engine plant, for the first time to the public. The engine will be primarily installed on the group’s big hitter model, the third-generation Roewe RX5 model.

Chinese auto parts supplier Tuopu gains 76.05% YoY leap in 2021 revenue

Chinese auto parts supplier Ningbo Tuopu Group (“Tuopu”) saw its annual revenue in 2021 leap 76.05% year on year to 11.463 billion yuan ($1.802 billion), according to the company's annual results.

WM Motor’s 2022 E.5 goes on sale

Chinese EV startup WM Motor saw its product lineup further updated with the 2022 E.5 hitting the market on April 15. Coming with two trim levels, the new E.5 is priced between 180,100 yuan ($28,320) and 190,100 yuan ($29,900) after subsidies.

Baidu takes VOYAH by hand for auto intelligence advancement

On April 15th, China’s tech giant Baidu formed a strategic partnership with VOYAH, the premium new energy vehicle brand of Dongfeng Motor, for automotive intelligence advancement.

NIUTRON's Ziyoujia NV offers maximum range of 939km

On April 15th, China’s new energy vehicle startup NIUTRON released detailed information about its first production model, the Ziyoujia NV.

NIO, Sinopec co-build 175 EV charging, battery swap stations within one year

As of April 15, 2022, NIO and the state-run oil and gas producer Sinopec have jointly built 175 EV charging and battery swapping stations, only one year after both parties forged a strategic partnership.

Changan Auto lifts price on UNI-K iDD by RMB6,000

On April 15th, China’s major automaker Changan Auto released an announcement regarding the price adjustment on its new energy vehicle model, the UNI-K iDD.

Baidu's Apollo partners with Guangdong Huafeng for autonomous EV chassis development

Baidu’s Apollo Intelligent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Apollo) has inked a comprehensive strategic cooperation framework agreement with Guangdong Huafeng New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (Huafeng) for autonomous EV chassis development, the latter announced on April 14th.

CATL partners with Indonesian firms to enhance footprint in battery field

On April 14, Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygend Co., Ltd. (CBL), a subsidiary of Guangdong Brunp Recycling Technology Co., Ltd (Brunp), inked a tri-party framework agreement with PT AnekaTambang (ANTAM) and PT Industri Baterai Indonesia (IBI) to co-work on the Indonesia EV battery industrial chain project, according to a post on the WeChat account of CATL, the majority shareholder of Brunp.

Desay SV scores 60.75% YoY surge in 2021 net profit

China’s major automotive electronics player Desay SV celebrated substantial growth in annual revenue and net profit in 2021, thanks to its intelligent cockpit and intelligent driving development, the company reported on April 14th. 

BYD to build new power battery plant in China’s Guangxi

BYD plans to build a power battery and energy storage system manufacturing plant in Nanning city, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Southern China, as it is continuing to expand its battery production capacity to meet its rapidly growing NEV sales.