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 Han DM-i Champion, DM-p Zhanshen editions bag over 8,051 orders on first sales day

BYD announced that the two new models in its Han DM series, namely, the Han DM-i Champion and the Han DM-p Zhanshen, have together bagged over 8,051 vehicle orders on the first day they went on sale, with an average order value of more than 240,000 yuan.

Han DM-i Champion; photo credit: BYD

NIO said to invest in nuclear fusion tech startup Neo Fusion

Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO has invested 995 million yuan in a nuclear fusion technology startup called Neo Fusion, acquiring a 19.9% stake, according to insider sources and Neo Fusion’s registration documents seen by a media outlet. In addition, NIO Capital also invested 505 million yuan in Neo Fusion for a 10.1% stake.

Chery's all-new Tiggo 3x to hit market tonight

Chery's all-new Tiggo 3x is seemed byscheduled to hit the market on May 19 at 19:15 Beijing Time. The new Tiggo 3x features body measurements of 4,200mm long, 1,760mm wide, 1,570mm tall, with a 2,555mm wheelbase, providing excellent onboard space for users. 

JOYNEXT, Horizon Robotics ally on advanced autonomous driving solution development

On May 19, Chinese automotive intelligence solution providers JOYNEXT and Horizon Robotics signed a strategic cooperation agreement in the high-level autonomous driving solution field.

NavInfo's high-precision assisted driving map greenlighted in Beijing

NavInfo, the Chinese automotive intelligence solution developer, has obtained approval for its high-precision assisted driving map by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources.

NIO applies for registration of ‘Firefly’-related trademarks

NIO Co., Ltd. has applied for the registration of several trademarks, including "NIO Firefly" and "Firefly NIO", under the international classifications of scientific instruments and building repairs, according to the Chinese corporation information inquiry platform Tianyancha. The current status of these trademarks is all "under application."

Japan’s Nidec opens South China Headquarters, R&D Center in Foshan city

Nidec Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer and distributor of electric motors, on May 18 held an opening ceremony for its South China Headquarters and R&D Center project, according to a post on “Wenhan Lakeside”, an official WeChat account of Foshan city’s authority.

Baidu Apollo, China Mobile to co-develop 5G+BeiDou+V2X-enabled navigation system

On May 19, Baidu Apollo and Chinese telecommunication giant China Mobile announced their joint innovation project, "5G+BeiDou+V2X" intelligent transportation.

ThunderSoft launches 'Rubik' AI large model

Chinese software developer ThunderSoft, held its Thunder World 2023 event on May 18, unveiling the "Rubik" large model, which includes a range of products such as Rubik Device, Rubik Enterprise, Rubik Studio, and Rubik GeniusCanvas.

Chinese EDA startup X-EPIC completes strategic investment in Optima Design Automation

X-EPIC, a Chinese leading intelligent software and systems provider for EDA (Electronic Design Automation), announced on May 19 via its WeChat account that it has completed the strategic investment in Optima Design Automation, an Israel-based automotive electronic solution company.

Black Sesame Technologies to provide A1000L chips for Hongqi's FEEA3.0 electronic architecture platform

Black Sesame Technologies, a leading Chinese automotive chip supplier, announced on May 19 that it has been nominated as the supplier for FAW Group's Hongqi brand to provide intelligent driving chips for Hongqi’s next-generation FEEA3.0 electronic architecture platform.

Schaeffler inaugurates second R&D center in China

On May 18, Schaeffler Greater China inaugurated an new R&D center in Xiangjiang New Area, Changsha city, Hunan province, which is Schaeffler's second R&D base in China following the one located in Anting town, Shanghai city.

Gotion High-tech introduces L600 Qichen cell without NCM materials

On May 19th, Gotion High-tech launched its self-developed L600 Qichen battery cell and battery pack based on the new LFMP (lithium manganese iron phosphate) system at its 12th Technology Conference, according to the company’s press release.