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 D9 to hit market on August 23

BYD-backed DENZA brand will see the D9 MPV hit the market on August 23, said Zhao Changjiang, General Manager of DENZA's sales division. Presale prices of the model range from 335,000 yuan ($49,570) to 460,000 yuan ($68,070).

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Haval Kugou to go on sale today

The Kugou, an all-new compact SUV under Great Wall Motor's Haval brand, will hit the market tonight with four trim levels offered.

NIO's handset team rumored to have 300 staff

NIO's handset team has had more than 300 staff members, most of whom have experience in OPPO, MEITU and HUAWEI, according to a local media outlet. The rumor has not been officially confirmed yet.

Geely Binyue COOL starts at 99,800 yuan

The Binyue COOL, a new A0-segment SUV of Geely, hit the market on August 9. Coming with three trim levels, the model has a guidance price range of 99,800 yuan to 119,800 yuan ($14,770-$17,730).

Geely-backed RADAR reveals interior of RD6 electric pickup

RADAR, the full electric outdoor lifestyle vehicle brand launched by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group ("Geely Holding"), released a set of images to unveil the exterior and interior details of the RD6 pickup truck, the brand's first electric adventure vehicle.

SGMW, DJI to deploy Lingxi Intelligent Driving System onto 2023 KiWi EV

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) on August 10th launched the Lingxi Intelligent Driving System co-developed with DJI. The system will be primarily installed onto the 2023 KiWi EV model which is expected to hit the market by the end this month. 

XPeng G9 kicks off presale

XPeng released interior images of its new model, the G9, and kicked off presale on August 10th. The model is expected to hit the market in September and start delivery in the fourth quarter of 2022.

BYD announces foray into PV market of Thailand

On August 8, BYD Company Limited ("BYD") held a brand conference with RÊVER Automotive, a car dealer focusing on new energy vehicles ("NEVs"), to announce its official entry into Thailand's passenger vehicle ("PV") market.

CATL, Yutong Group agree to build new ten-year strategic partnership

CATL and Yutong Group Co., Ltd. ("Yutong"), a Chinese commercial vehicle ("CV") manufacturer, signed a framework agreement on August 9 to forge a new ten-year strategic partnership, the power battery giant announced via its WeChat account.

Changan Automobile July sales up 12.91% YoY

In July, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Automobile) saw a year-on-year jump of 12.91% in its monthly sales volume, which stood at 200,911 vehicles, according to the automaker's sales report.