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.

Geely Galaxy L6 passes six performance tests

With its e-CMA intelligent hybrid architecture and the new-generation NordThor hybrid engine B-Plus, the Geely Galaxy L6 model underwent its first performance test at the IDIADA China Proving Ground in Zhaoyuan, Shandong province. The test covered six major subjects, including acceleration, high-speed stability, and wetland handling.

Galaxy L7; photo credit: Geely

WEY reveals interior images of High Mountain DHT-PHEV MPV

Great Wall Motor’s WEY brand has released the interior images of its first high-end MPV, the High Mountain DHT-PHEV, which aims to compete with luxury MPV models such as the DENZA D9.

2024 NETA S to hit market on July 20

Chinese new energy vehicle maker NETA Auto will put the 2024 NETA S model onto the market on July 20. The new model will receive upgrades in terms of power and range, while the exterior design remains similar to the previous version.

Dongfeng AEOLUS unveils customized ride-hailing E70 EV

AEOLUS, the wholly-owned passenger vehicle brand of Dongfeng Motor, and Dntu, a ride-share technology company, jointly introduced their first custom-made ride-hailing electric vehicle, the AEOLUS E70 Beijing Dntu Edition, which recently rolled off the assembly line at Dongfeng's passenger car factory.

Huawei-powered AITO ships OTA upgrade with enhanced features

On July 18, AITO, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly backed by SERES and Huawei, launched an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade for three of its models, namely the M5, the M5 Pure Electric, and the M7. The upgrade includes seven major functional enhancements and over ten experience updates.

Inceptio Technology, Uton Logistics kick off joint autonomous driving operation route

On July 14, Inceptio Technology, a leading autonomous driving commercial vehicle solution developer, and Uton Logistics, a logistics service provider, officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement for green logistics through autonomous driving. 

NVH solution provider Vibracoustic inaugurates new factory in China’s Chongqing

Vibracoustic, a global leading NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) expert for the automotive industry, announced the official opening of its new factory in Chongqing city, China on July 18th, according to the company’s press release.

NIO's intelligent mobility subsidiary applies for internet-based map service qualification

According to information disclosed on the website of the Department of Natural Resources of Anhui Province, Anhui NIO Intelligent Mobility ("Zhixing" in Chinese) Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary specializing in intelligent mobility under NIO, recently applied for the Class-A qualification for Internet-based mapping service.

First mass-produced BYD Seal DM-i sedans rolls off line in Zhengzhou city

On July 19, the first batch of the mass-produced BYD Seal DM-i sedans officially rolled off the assembly line at BYD's Zhengzhou plant. This marks the debut of the first new model since BYD established its presence in Zhengzhou city.

100,000th GS6 series engines rolls off line at SAIC Motor’s Zhengzhou engine plant

Following the successful production of the 3 millionth NSE engine at SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Company's Nanjing base earlier this month, the engine plant at it Zhengzhou base reached a significant milestone on July 17 with the production of the 100,000th GS6 series engine.

Foton Motor, Mogo Auto join hands to deploy autonomous smart city solutions

Foton Motor, the commercial vehicle arm of BAIC Group, and autonomous driving solution provider Mogo Auto, signed a strategic cooperation agreement on July 17 to promote the large-scale development of autonomous driving solutions.

Black Sesame Technologies, HSAE to jointly build autonomous driving domain controller platform

On July 18， Chinese automotive chip provider, Black Sesame Technologies, announced its collaboration with HSAE, a domestic auto component supplier, in a bid to develop a cost-effective integrated autonomous driving domain controller platform based on Black Sesame Technologies' A1000 Series chips.

BMW inaugurates new R&D center in Shanghai

On July 18, 2023, BMW Group inaugurated its new Shanghai R&D Center. With the continuous expansion and upgrading of BMW's research institutions in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Nanjing cities, BMW Group has established the largest and most comprehensive R&D system outside of Germany.