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 postpones mass production of in-house developed batteries

NIO has recently postponed the mass production node of its in-house developed batteries, and will push forward the project in accordance with a new schedule. Several industry chain sources familiar with the matter said that NIO has slowed down some of the equipment purchases for the battery factory. In this regard, NIO responded, "According to business needs, we have postponed the time of mass production of batteries. The project is advancing normally according to the new schedule."

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Changan Automobile applies for DEEPAL GPT trademark

Changan Automobile recently applied for the registration of "SLGPT" and "DEEPALGPT" trademarks, with international classification involving advertising sales, scientific instruments. The current status of the trademark is application in process. Notably, DEEPAL is Changan Automobile’s new energy vehicle brand. 

Haima Automobile’s hydrogen-fueled model's functional prototype rolls off line

Haima Automobile said on July 11 via its interactive platform that the company's hydrogen-powered model's functional prototype equipped with Toyota's fuel cell stack system has rolled off the production line. The vehicles will be deployed for a small-scale demonstration operation in the fourth quarter of 2023. 

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars posts 6% YoY rise in H1 2023 China deliveries

On July 11, Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars ("Mercedes-Benz") announced via its WeChat news account that it had delivered over 377,200 new vehicles to Chinese customers in the first half of 2023, representing a 6% year-on-year growth.

JMC, WeRide to start pilot operation of autonomous urban freight service in late 2023

Chinese automaker Jiangling Motors Co. (JMC) announced on July 12 through its interactive platform that it is partnering with the autonomous driving solution provider WeRide in the field of autonomous urban freight transportation.

SAIC Motor's MG introduces limited-time discount for MG MULAN

On July 12, SAIC Motor's MG brand announced a limited-time promotion for its all-electric hatchback, the MG MULAN.

NIO’s NOP+ feature goes live on roads within 5th Ring Road in Beijing

On July 10, NIO's Navigation on Pilot Plus (NOP+) feature came online for highways and urban expressways within the 5th Ring Road in Beijing. With this update, NIO's NOP+ achieves full coverage on the 2nd Ring Road, 3rd Ring Road, 4th Ring Road, and 5th Ring Road, expressways, and highways within Beijing, providing a more seamless and convenient NOP+ travel experience.

Huixi Technology closes strategic financing round led by Jingwei HiRain

Huixi Technology, the Chinese automotive computing platform developer, announced on July 11 the completion of a strategic financing with hundreds of millions of yuan raised.

BYD invests in semiconductor company JOYSINGTECH

JOYSINGTECH (full name is “Yangtze River Delta Eco-Green Integration Demonstration Zone (Zhejiang Jiashan) Joysing Semiconductor Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.”), a Chinese semiconductor facility manufacturer, recently underwent a business change, where two new shareholders, including BYD Company Limited, were introduced, according to the corporate information inquiry platform Tianyancha.

Changan Automobile deepens cooperation with Tencent on multiple fronts

On July 11, Changan Automobile and Tencent signed an agreement to deepen their strategic cooperation. The two sides will strengthen their partnership in multiple areas to jointly promote higher quality digital transformation and help Changan Automobile expand overseas markets.

BYD, MeetKai co-launch virtual exhibition hall for customers in Americas

On July 11, BYD and MeetKai, an AI and metaverse company, jointly launched "BYD World: BYD Metaverse," a virtual exhibition hall providing online immersive brand and product interactive experiences for customers in the Americas, marking a significant step forward in BYD's commitment to innovating in automotive retail experience.