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.

smart #1 to hit Singaporean market in first half of 2024

On January 4, automaker smart announced its collaborative venture with Cycle & Carriage to expand into Singapore's auto market. The market launch and commencement of deliveries of the smart #1 model is scheduled in the first half of 2024.

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ARCFOX α S5 to start pre-sale at Auto China 2024 in Beijing

The α S5, the second sedan model under BAIC Group’s high-end electric vehicle brand ARCFOX, will commence its pre-sale at the upcoming Auto China 2024 in April this year in Beijing. Positioned as a pure electric midsize vehicle, the car is crafted on an 800V silicon carbide module charging high-voltage platform.

Changan NEVO’s cumulative sales surpass 40,000 units

Changan Auto’s new energy vehicle range, NEVO, announced that its cumulative sales has surpassed 40,000 units so far. In December 2023, the brand secured 11,157 new vehicle orders and delivered 6,926 vehicles.

Chery Fulwin A8 hybrid electric sedan hits market, starting at 119,900 yuan

On January 3, 2024, Chery Auto put the Fulwin A8 hybrid electric sedan onto the market. The Fulwin A8 lineup boasts four trim levels, featuring a price range of 119,900 yuan-149,900 yuan.

XPeng’s XNGP intelligent driving system coverage extends to 191 more cities

On January 2, XPeng announced the extended reach of its XNGP (XPeng Navigation Guided Pilot) intelligent assisted driving system, with the urban intelligent driving capabilities now encompass an additional 191 cities, expanding the total coverage to 243 cities nationwide.

ARCFOX boasts 138% YoY surge in 2023 annual sales volume

BAIC Group’s new energy vehicle branch, BAIC BJEV, unveiled impressive sales figures for December 2023, with 20,815 units sold, contributing to a yearly total of around 92,000 units, marking an outstanding 84% year-on-year spike.

Mengshi Technology partners with CATL for power battery R&D, applications

On January 3, 2024, Mengshi Technology, the company behind Dongfeng Motor's rugged off-roader brand, M-Hero (“Mengshi” in Chinese pinyin), inked a three-year strategic cooperation agreement with the battery giant CATL in Ningde, Fujian Province.

Hongqi’s annual retail sales exceed 370,000 vehicles in 2023

Hongqi, the premium passenger vehicle brand under FAW Group, achieved a remarkable milestone in 2023 as its annual retail sales soared past 370,000 units, marking a 29.5% year-on-year jump.