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.

Lynk & Co's sales in Sept. jump over 35% year on year

Lynk & Co, the premium automotive brand jointly owned by Geely and Volvo Cars, announced a monthly sales volume of 21,859 units for the month of September 2023, representing a year-on-year growth of over 35% and a month-on-month increase of around 17%. Notably, new energy vehicles accounted for 31% of the carmaker's total September auto sales.

Lynk & Co 08; photo credit: Lynk & Co

Hongqi brand sells 39,000 vehicles in Sept.

Hongqi, the premium auto brand under FAW Group, sold around 39,000 vehicles in September 2023, reflecting an 18% growth over the previous year. It is worth noting that the sales of the all-new Hongqi H5 and the new Hongqi HS5 reached 12,361 units and 11,921 units last month.

CATL has fourth zero-carbon factory awarded PAS2060 certification by SGS

CATL announced in early October that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Chengdu Xinjin Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd., has been awarded the PAS2060 Carbon Neutrality Certification by the globally renowned certification body SGS. This recognition formally made it CATL’s fourth zero-carbon factory to receive such certification.

Shenzhen expects around 1.3 million new energy vehicles to run on roads by 2025

On October 7th, the People's Government of Shenzhen City released the "Notice on Issuing the Implementation Plan for Achieving Carbon Peak" (referred to as the "Notice").

The "Notice" outlines several key targets: By 2025, approximately 60% of the newly added vehicles in the city will be powered by new energy and clean energy sources. At that time, there will be around 1.3 million new energy vehicles (NEVs), over 20,000 liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled vehicles, and about 2,000 fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) deployed across the city. By 2030, the proportion of new energy and clean energy-powered vehicles in newly added vehicles is projected to reach about 70%, and the total population of NEVs in the city will reach around 2 million.

All-new 2024 VOYAH Dreamer MPV kicks off pre-orders

On October 7, VOYAH, the premium new energy vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor, kicked off pre-orders for the refreshed version of the Dreamer MPV model.

Chery Holding's monthly sales exceed 190,000 units for first time in Sept. 2023

Chinese automaker Chery Holding reported September sales of 190,080 vehicles, marking a substantial 30.7% year-on-year surge. This milestone marked the first time Chery's monthly sales surpassed 190,000 units.

Orders for all-new AITO M7 surpass 50,000 units by Sept. 6

AITO, the premium new energy vehicle brand backed by SERES and Huawei, saw its recently launched all-new M7 model make waves in the market.

XPeng to get full ownership of robot developer Dogotix

XPeng Inc. ("XPeng") recently informed that on September 29, 2023, the Sellers, the Purchaser, and Dogotix entered into the Share Purchase Agreements, under which the Sellers agreed to selling, and the Purchaser agreed to acquiring, the Sale Shares, which constitute approximately 74.82% of Dogotix's total issued shares as at the date of this announcement, for a total consideration of roughly USD98.96 million.

BYD's new energy vehicle sales surpass 280,000 units in Sept. 2023

In September 2023, BYD Company Limited ("BYD") saw its monthly auto sales hit a new high of 287,454 new energy vehicles (NEVs), marking a remarkable year-on-year increase of 42.83%.

Chery debuts multiple models at Geneva International Motor Show

On October 5, the Geneva International Motor Show 2023 was opened in Doha, Qatar, featuring a dazzling display from Chinese automaker Chery Holding. Chery Holding showcased a diverse lineup of its CHERY, EXEED, and JAECOO brands, demonstrating its prowess in pure electric, hybrid, and conventional fuel vehicles.

Five BYD's new energy passenger vehicle models debut in Turkey

On September 29, BYD hosted a brand launch event in Istanbul, Turkey, where it unveiled five new energy vehicle (NEV) models: the BYD ATTO 3 (known domestically as the Yuan PLUS), the Han, the Tang, the Seal, and the Dolphin.

ZEEKR announces foray into UAE, SA, Qatar and Bahrain

On Sept. 29, ZEEKR, a premium electric vehicle brand under Geely Auto Group, made a significant announcement regarding its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the Middle East.