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 files for ‘NIOWATCH’ trademark in China

Chinese new energy vehicle startup NIO recently filed for an application to register the trademark “NIOWATCH” under the international classification of scientific instrument. The trademark is currently pending, according to Chinese corporate database Tianyancha.

Photo credit: NIO

SAIC MAXUS introduces new technology achievements including L4 autonomous MPV

On January 9, SAIC MAXUS revealed multiple technical achievements it established in the intelligent and electrified MPV field at its TECH DAY event. A number of core technical breakthroughs such as the industry's first smart cockpit technology for multi-person travel and China's first pure-electric L4 autonomous driving MPV were publicly presented for the first time. Moreover, the company also unveiled the MIFA 9, G90 and other MPV models riding on the Nebula pure electric platform and the Everest integrated electromechanical architecture.

Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen partners with Xinhua Net 

On Monday, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen, the joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Stellantis, inked a strategic cooperation agreement with Xinhua Net, under which the automaker will make use of Xinhua Net's leading advantages in brand building, digital media services, communications technology services, and other fields to accelerate its transformation to a customer-centric auto company.

ARCFOX’s KAOLA unique baby-care electric vehicle makes debut

On January 9, BAIC Group’s ARCFOX launched the KAOLA intelligent electric vehicle, which demonstrates the automaker’s out-of-the-box design dedicated to baby-care scenarios.

Chinese LiDAR maker Benewake partners with Jabil for auto-grade LiDAR production, delivery

On January 9, Beijing-based LiDAR supplier Benewake announced via its WeChat account its cooperation with the American manufacturing services company Jabil for the manufacturing and delivery of Benewake’s AD2 auto-grade LiDAR.

Tesla sells 55,796 China-made vehicles in December 2022

In December 2022, Tesla sold 55,796 China-made vehicles via wholesale, representing a 21.24% dip over the previous year, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

China's annual locally-made PV retail sales grow 1.6% YoY in 2022

China's full-year passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales amounted to 20.824 million units in 2022, edging up 1.6% from the previous year, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

Changan Automobile’s 2022 annual sales volume edges up 1.98% YoY

In the year 2022, Changan Automobile’s annual auto sales amounted to 2,346,151 vehicles in total, edging up 1.98% year on year, the company announced on January 9.

JAC Group scores 55.88% YoY leap in 2022 annual export volume

In December 2022, Chinese automaker JAC Group saw its monthly auto sales slightly increased 2.02% from a year ago to 42,874 units, according to its announcement issued on January 10.

Geely-backed LIVAN Automobile scores 54% MoM surge in Dec. 2022 sales

LIVAN Automobile, the joint venture between Geely Automobile and Lifan Technology, announced on Tuesday its monthly sales reached 11,323 units in Dec. 2022, surging 54% month on month and surpassing the 10,000-unit mark for the first time.

Bosch’s venture arm sets up joint venture in China for all-electric, fuel cell CV business

Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH ("RBVC"), the corporate venture capital company of the Bosch Group, has set up a joint venture in China with Boyuan Capital, Foton Motor, SinoHytec, and Shenzhen Fuyuan Zhihui Investment Partnership (L.P.) ("Fuyuan Zhihui" is Chinese pinyin) for the R&D and production of all-electric and fuel cell commercial vehicles (CVs), according to a post on Bosch Group's WeChat account.