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 applies for NIO CAFE trademark

China’s new energy vehicle startup NIO filed for four trademarks named “NIO CAFE” under the category of catering, accommodations, beer, and beverages, according to China’s corporate database, Tianyancha.

Photo credit: NIO

HOZON Auto's registered capital raised to 2.415 billion yuan

HOZON Auto, the new energy vehicle startup owning the brand NETA, saw its registered capital raised to roughly 2.415 billion yuan from the original 2.265 billion yuan, according to China’s corporate database, Tianyancha. The company also saw adjustments made to its list of shareholders.

Aiways U6 to hit market on October 13

The Aiways U6 will officially be on the market on October 13. Positioned as a mid-size battery-electric SUV, the U6 offers three range options, 503km, 580km, and 650km.

SERES Group sells 28,922 vehicles in September

SERES Group, previously known as Chongqing Sokon Industry Group, celebrated another outstanding sales performance of new energy vehicles in September.

Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory’s Sept. delivery surpasses 830,000 vehicles

Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory delivered over 83,000 vehicles in September 2022, setting a new monthly delivery record, according to an interview by Cui Dongshu, the secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

Great Wall Motor puts HAVAL H6 PHEV onto Thai market

Great Wall Motor saw its HAVAL H6 PHEV officially go on sale in Thailand on October 7, according to the automaker’s announcement.

NIUTRON’s Ziyoujia NV hits market, starting at 278,800 yuan

China’s new energy vehicle startup, NIUTRON, officially put its first production model, the Ziyoujia NV, onto the market on October 8, starting at 278,800 yuan ($39,180).

Huawei, CICV cooperate on Intelligent Automotive OptiX solution

China Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (Beijing) Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CICV) recently inked a cooperation agreement with ICT giant Huawei for the Intelligent Automotive OptiX industry development.

CALB sees batteries roll off line at Hefei manufacturing base

Chinese power battery maker CALB Co., Ltd. (“CALB”) has seen batteries roll off the production lines at its manufacturing base in Changfeng county, Hefei city, indicating the commencement of production for its Hefei project's first phase, the company announced on Oct. 8 via its WeChat account.

Huawei-backed AITO delivers 10,142 vehicles in September

AITO, the new energy vehicle brand jointly developed by Huawei and SERES, saw its monthly deliveries reach new high in September.