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.

China-made Odyssey MPVs exported to Japan

On September 23, GAC Honda saw a slew of China-made Odyssey vehicles shipped from the Xinsha Port in Dongguan city, Guangdong province to Japan, marking the official reverse export of complete vehicles to the Japanese market. This milestone makes the Odyssey the first made-in-China Japanese brand's MPV model exported to Japan.

Photo credit: GAC Honda

DENZA to introduce new edition of N7 model

On September 26, DENZA, the premium auto brand majority-backed by BYD will unveil a new edition of its N7 model. The new product will feature the next-generation NVIDIA DRIVE Orin platform, expecting significant improvements in both autonomous driving and in-car user experience.

Wuling Binguo's new edition with 410km range hits market

The 410km extended-range version of the Wuling Binguo fully-electric hatchback officially hit the market on September 25, priced at 88,800 yuan with only one trim offered. According to official claims, it can be charged from 30% to 80% of its battery capacity in just 35 minutes.

Photo credit: SGMW

Chery unveils large-sized hybrid SUV under 'Fengyun' new energy vehicle range

On September 24, CHERY brand officially unveiled the latest addition to its new energy vehicle lineup, the hybrid large-sized electric SUV "Fengyun T11".

Electric commercial vehicle maker Newrizon bags over 100 million yuan in B+ funding round

Newrizon, a Chinese intelligent connected new energy commercial vehicle startup, recently announced it had secured over 100 million yuan in the B+ financing round from Fusion Capital, marking another successful round of funding after receiving investments from NIO Capital earlier this year, according to a press release the company issued on its WeChat account on September 22.

Pony.ai permitted for unmanned Robotaxi service in Shenzhen

Pony.ai, the Chinese autonomous driving solution provider, recently obtained Shenzhen's first-ever demonstration application license for unmanned autonomous driving services.

VOYAH deepens collaboration with Tencent for smart mobility advancement

VOYAH, the premium new energy vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor， recently inked a strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese IT giant Tencent. This strategic partnership promises to usher in a new era of digital innovation and smart mobility, expanding across multiple domains.

Haomo.ai establishes headquarters in Beijing's Shunyi District

On September 23, Haomo.ai, the autonomous driving technology firm backed by Great Wall Motor, announced the official establishment of its headquarters in Beijing's Shunyi District. The company aims to support Shunyi in becoming a hub for China's new energy intelligent automotive industry.

ROX Motor raises $1 billion worth of strategic investment from Weiqiao Pioneering

On September 22, Jishi Auto's parent company, Shanghai ROX Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. ("ROX Motor"), announced that it has secured a strategic investment of $1 billion from Weiqiao Pioneering Group. The funds will be allocated towards the R&D of all-aluminum vehicle bodies, integrated die-casting technology, and a short-cycle smart manufacturing factory project.

Chinese auto parts supplier Shanghai SDRIVE closes Pre-A+ funding round

On September 25, Chinese auto parts supplier Shanghai SDRIVE Technology Co., Ltd. ("SDRIVE") announced the successful completion of a Pre-A+ funding round, securing tens of millions of yuan.

2024 XPeng P5 hits market, starting at 156,900 yuan

On September 25, just one week after the debut of the 2024 XPeng G9, XPeng put another new product, the 2024 XPeng P5, onto the market.

Geely launches cloud-native digital twin smart cockpit technology

On September 22, Geely, the renowned Chinese automaker, presented its technological advancements under the theme "Cloud-Native Technology Empowering the New Intelligent Car Experience" at the 2023 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference.

GAC Energy, Wuhan's Qiaokou District cooperate in EV charging, battery swapping, smart energy management fields

On September 22, 2023, the signing ceremony of the strategic cooperation agreement between the People's Government of Qiaokou District, Wuhan City, and GAC Energy, the energy subsidiary of GAC Group, was held at the headquarters of GAC AION, marking a significant step towards promoting the transformation towards clean energy and green upgrades for both parties.