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.

JIDU, Ji Yue, CATL team up to advance automotive robot development

On October 21, JIDU, Ji Yue, and CATL announced a strategic collaboration to drive joint R&D and volume-production applications of automotive robots and related new energy technologies. CATL will provide high-performance power battery products and service support for the Ji Yue 01 automotive robot, enhancing its competitive edge. The parties will leverage their respective strengths to explore applications in high-voltage fast charging technology, battery swapping, and energy storage, facilitating Ji Yue in building a high-end intelligent automotive robot product series.

Signing ceremony; photo credit: JIDU

Dongfeng Nissan Venucia’s VX6 makes debut

Dongfeng Nissan’s Venucia brand officially launched the VX6, an electric vehicle built on the Dongfeng Quantum architecture's native electric platform. Offering impressive interior space and intelligence features, the VX6 plans to officially hit the market later this year with an expected price range of 100,000 yuan to 200,000 yuan.

NEVC, BYD join forces for electric vehicle advancements

The National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center (NEVC) recently inked a strategic cooperation agreement with BYD in Shenzhen's Pingshan district at BYD's global headquarters. According to the agreement, both entities will collaborate on various fronts, including automotive chip testing and validation, innovation technology encompassing complete-vehicle energy flow, electric drive technology, safety assessments for power batteries, intelligent cabin scenario testing, talent development, brand empowerment, and technical brand activities.

Dongfeng Sharing advances intelligent connected vehicle deployment in Suzhou city

During the 29th ITS World Congress held from October 16 to 20 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province witnessed Dongfeng Motor’s autonomous driving tech arm, Dongfeng Sharing, actively participate in the event to advance intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) development in Suzhou.

BYD SEAL all-electric model hits Australian market

On October 17, BYD held a launch event in Australia to put its BYD SEAL all-electric sedan model onto the local market.

Baidu Apollo, HSAE join forces to build new-gen smart vehicle product

On October 16, 2023, Baidu Apollo and Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics Co., Ltd. (referred to as "HSAE") inked a strategic partnership agreement to leverage their respective technological and platform capabilities to help each other in the realms of the internet and automotive manufacturing, propelling the advancement of the smart automotive industry.

Desay SV, Qualcomm co-launch high-performance cockpit domain controller platform

On October 20, Desay SV, in collaboration with Qualcomm, officially unveiled the high-performance cockpit domain controller platform, the Desay SV G9SH.

Jishi Auto sees first mass-produced unit of Jishi 01 SUV roll off line

Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) brand Jishi Auto announced that the first mass-produced unit of the Jishi 01, its inaugural model, rolled off the production line at its Qingdao factory on October 21. Delivery of the model is set to begin in mid-November this year.

Great Wall Motor announces foray into Uzbekistan market

On October 14, local time, Great Wall Motor ("GWM") held an event in in the capital city of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, for the launch of its models such as the HAVAL H6 in the local market. This move marks GWM's official entry into the Uzbekistan market.

China’s luxury smart EV brand BeyonCa signs MoU with Saudi Arabia’s investment group AFG

On October 20, 2023, the Chinese luxury smart electric vehicle brand, BeyonCa, inked an investment and strategic cooperation memorandum with Al Faisaliah Group Holding Company ("AFG"), an investment group headquartered in Saudi Arabia.