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.

BorgWarner, XPENG forge new round electric motor business collaboration

On May 2, BorgWarner announced a collaboration with XPENG for two high-voltage hairpin (HVH) electric motor business projects, which will be used in XPENG's two upcoming SUV models. The projects are expected to commence mass production in 2025.

Photo credit:  BorgWarner

Henan province targets 50% increase in scrap car recycling by 2025 compared to 2023 

The  Department of Commerce and 19 other departments of Henan Province recently issued the "Implementation Plan for Promoting Trade-ins of Consumer Goods". It aims to launch  trade-ins promotions of automobiles and home appliances, as well as the renewal of kitchen and bathroom decorations throughout the province. In 2025, Henan province aims to recycle 50% more scrap cars than in 2023.

BAIC Bluepark's Jan.-Apr. sales drop 34.59% YoY

BAIC Bluepark announced on May 5 that its subsidiary, BAIC BJEV, sold 2,882 vehicles in April. The company's cumulative sales from January to April reached 13,004 units, showing a year-on-year decrease of 34.59%.

ZEEKR scores 99% YoY surge in April 2024 deliveries

On May 1, ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle brand under Geely Holding Group, announced delivery figures for April 2024. In the month, ZEEKR delivered 16,089 vehicles, marking a 99% year-on-year surge and a 24% month-on-month leap, setting a record high in monthly deliveries.

Proton Cars inaugurates first overseas R&D center in China's Ningbo city

On April 27, Proton Cars, the national car brand of Malaysia, officially opened its first overseas R&D center in Hangzhou Bay, Ningbo, Zhejiang province, according to a post on Geely Holding's WeChat account.

NETA Auto delivers 9,017 vehicles in Apr. 2024

In April 2024, NETA Auto, a Chinese new energy vehicle maker, reported a total vehicle delivery of 9,017 units, marking an 18.62% decrease compared to the 11,080 units delivered in the same period last year.

SGWM kicks off presale of Cloud EV model in Indonesia

On April 30, 2024, the PERIKLINDO Electric Vehicle Show ("PEVS") kicked off in Jakarta, where PT SGMW Motor Indonesia unveiled three Wuling-branded new energy vehicle (NEV) models, namely, the Air EV, the Binguo EV, and the Cloud EV.

Geely Automobile's Apr. auto sales jump 39% YoY

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely Automobile) recently announced its monthly sales reached 153,267 vehicles in April, jumping 39% year on year and rising approximately 2% month on month.

Chery Holding boasts 43.7% YoY surge in Apr. auto sales

Chinese automaker Chery Holding sold 182,049 vehicles in April, representing a year-on-year surge of 43.7%. Among them, 89,377 units were sold in overseas markets, rising 18.3% from a year ago.

Huawei's Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance delivers 29,632 vehicles in Apr.

Huawei's smart selection alliance, HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance), delivered a total of 29,632 new vehicles in April, according to HIMA's announcement on May 1.

Ford China appoints Ai Xiaoming as President of Changan Ford

Ford China announced on May 6, 2024 that Mr. Ai Xiaoming has officially assumed the position of President of Changan Ford, reporting to the Board of Directors of Changan Ford.

Inceptio Technology delivers intelligent heavy-duty trucks to Huatai Logistics

On May 2, China's autonomous truck developer and operator Inceptio Technology completed the mass delivery of intelligent heavy-duty trucks to Huatai Logistics, a leading automotive parts logistics enterprise.

GAC AION sells 28,113 vehicles in April 2024

On May 1, GAC AION, the new energy vehicle arm of GAC Group, unveiled its April sales figures. The company reported a global sales volume of 28,113 vehicles, a dip from the previous month's 32,530 units.

Shanghai completes construction of Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Inspection, Testing Base

According to the official Wechat account of the government of Jiading district, Shanghai, the first third-party hydrogen and fuel cell testing and R&D public service platform in Shanghai, covering technologies such as fuel cell vehicles, engines, stacks, and key components, has been constructed at the Jiading Hydrogen Port, and the related laboratories are set to be put into use gradually.

Leapmotor's auto deliveries soar 71.96% YoY in Apr. 2024

Chinese new energy vehicle maker Leapmotor delivered 15,005 vehicles in April, representing a year-on-year soar of 71.96% and a month-on-month rise of 3%, according to the company's announcement on May 1.