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 06 to enter Meizu offline stores soon

Xingji Meizu Group's Chairman and CEO, Shen Ziyu, announced at a Meizu event today that following the Lynk & Co 08's sales in Meizu offline experience stores, the Lynk & Co 06 EM-P model is also about to enter Meizu stores. Concurrently, the group plans to kickstart the DreamCar co-creation program in the first quarter of next year.

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GAC AION Thailand factory’s Phase I to be completed in July 2024

As per GAC AION's official announcement on November 29 at the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo, the company showcased five models and multiple core technologies at the event. The ongoing construction of the AION Thailand Factory in Rayong Province within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is progressing swiftly, with a total investment of 2.3 billion Thai baht, the company revealed. Designed for an annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles, the factory will be constructed in two phases, with the first phase scheduled for completion in July next year.

Volkswagen China CEO: aims for higher localization with 30-to-36-month development cycle

On November 29, Chairman and CEO of Volkswagen Group China Ralf Brandstaetter announced on his Weibo a commitment to elevate the company's new product development with heightened localization in China. Emphasizing a 30–to-36-month average development cycle, The Volkswagen Group China Technology Company (VCTC) in Hefei city will play a crucial role in achieving this goal, facilitating a deeper integration within the Chinese market.

JAC Group, Cummins’ joint venture celebrates 5th anniversary

On November 29, the grand celebration of the 5th anniversary of Anhui Cummins, the joint venture between JAC Group and Cummins, was successfully held at the Anhui Cummins Intelligent Manufacturing Base.

Dongfeng Sharing launches self-driving bus trial operation in Shiyan, Hubei Province

The Shiyan Intelligent Connected Application Demonstration Project kicked off its on-road trial operations on November 27. Dongfeng Motor’s autonomous driving arm, Dongfeng Sharing, deployed ten self-driving Sharing-Bus into operations in Shiyan, Hubei Province.

Dongfeng Mengshi 917 initiates overseas adaptability trials for enhanced verification

Recently, the launch ceremony for the Dongfeng Mengshi 917's overseas adaptability trials took place at the Mengshi Technology Park, marking a significant breakthrough in Dongfeng's validation endeavors.

BMW, Mercedes-Benz to build 50:50 joint venture in China for supercharging network development

BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. ("BMW") and Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd. ("Mercedes-Benz") have officially signed an agreement to establish a 50:50 joint venture in China to operate a high-power charging network and to provide Chinese customers with premium charging services, according to an announcement BMW issued on November 30.

Changan DEEPAL’s S07, L07 right-hand drive models hit Thai market

On November 29, Changan Automobile saw its DEEPAL S07 and DEEPAL L07 right-hand drive models officially hit the Thai market at the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo.

SemiDrive partners with Mingran Technology for vehicle chassis product development

On November 29, SemiDrive and Mingran Technology sealed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at advancing R&D, innovation, and mass application of automotive chassis, vehicle body, and power domain products.

BYD celebrates production of 200,000th Seagull city EV

BYD declared on November 29 the production of the 200,000th unit of its hotter-selling compact all-electric city car, the Seagull. Remarkably, this milestone was achieved a mere 7 months after the Seagull's initial market release.