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.

BYD Yangwang releases partial photos of first production model

Yangwang, the high-end new energy vehicle brand under BYD, today released a set of photos showing partial designs of its first production model. Positioned as a new energy rugged-looking SUV, the vehicle will make its debut in the first quarter of 2023.

Photo credit: Yangwang

HOZON Auto sets up battery-related subsidiary

Haozhi Technology Electric Drive (Tongcheng) Co.,LTD. was incorporated recently with a registered capital of 100 million yuan. The new company features a line of business covering the manufacturing of auto parts and battery components, as well as the R&D of electric motors. It is wholly-owned by HOZON Auto, the new energy vehicle company owning the NETA brand.

Livan Auto issues price lift on electric vehicle models starting Jan.1 2023

Livan Auto, the new energy vehicle maker jointly funded by Geely and Lifan Technology, issued a price rise on its entire electric vehicle lineup, except for the Livan 9, which will take effect starting January 1, 2023. The price increase ranges from 5,000 yuan to 8,000 yuan depending on models.

Beijing to deploy 50 China-made MEC devices for C-V2X applications in 2023

Beijing city plans to deploy made-in-China C-V2X “brains” for real-life application in the Beijing High-level Automated Driving Demonstration Area (BJHAD) next year. 

Farizon Auto to supply Shenzhen’s DST with new energy commercial vehicles

On Dec. 21, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (“Farizon Auto”), the new energy commercial vehicle (NECV) arm of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group ("Geely Holding"), inked a strategic cooperation agreement with Dishangtie Car Rental Shenzhen Co. Ltd. ("DST") to supply the latter its NECVs.

Geely-backed ECARX goes public on Nasdaq

ECARX, the automotive intelligence solution provider backed by Geely, announced on December 21 its shares and warrants have started trading on the Nasdaq via a SPAC merger with COVA Acquisition Corp.

CATL starts cell volume production at first oversea plant

Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH (CATT), CATL's first plant outside of China, has kicked off volume production of lithium-ion battery cells earlier this month as scheduled, marking another milestone in CATL's global business development.

CATL, Gresham House team up on energy storage system application in utility field

CATL and the U.K.-based Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc recently signed a long-term intent agreement for a supply of 7.5GWh batteries, the Chinese battery giant announced on Dec. 20 via its WeChat account.

Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Company partners with Yoocar Technology for V2X solution

China’s V2X solution provider Yoocar Technology, on December 21 announced its strategic cooperation with Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Company regarding V2X system construction.