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.

ZEEKR granted Level 3 autonomous driving road test for 'Haohan' smart driving system

On June 3, ZEEKR announced that its Haohan (Chinese Pinyin) smart driving system has obtained the Level 3 autonomous driving test license on Shanghai's highways and expressways roads. The system has successfully passed 100% of the tests in seven scenarios and over 30 subjects.

ZEEKR 007; photo credit: ZEEKR

NETA Auto's deliveries drop 22.4% YoY in May

In May 2024, NETA Auto delivered a total of 10,113 new cars, a 22.4% decrease compared to the year-ago period. However, this figure is higher than the 9,017 units delivered in the previous month.

SAIC Motor posts over 27% YoY in Jan.-May NEV sales

In May, SAIC Motor sold 81,000 new energy vehicles. From January to May, the group sold a total of 365,000 new energy vehicles, representing a year-on-year increase of over 27%.

FOTON Motor, Iveco Group sign MoU to develop electric vans for Europe, South America

On June 4, 2024, Foton Motor and Iveco Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Beijing to explore collaboration in the electric vehicle and components sectors. This partnership aims to expand their presence in the European and South American markets.

VOYAH posts 51% YoY surge in May auto deliveries

VOYAH, Dongfeng Motor's premium new energy vehicle brand, announced its May delivery figures, which showed a double-digit year-on-year increase.

WAYTOUS launches YUKON smart mining large model

China Academy of Sciences' Institute of Automation, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), and smart mining solution developer WAYTOUS on June 2 jointly launched the YUKON mining large model and its intelligent infrastructure system.

STMicroelectronics, Geely Auto sign long-term supply deal for SiC devices

STMicroelectronics and Geely Auto Group recently signed a long-term supply agreement for silicon carbide (SiC) devices, further accelerating their existing cooperation on SiC components, according to a post on STMicroelectronics China's WeChat account.

BAIC BluePark's May auto sales jump 33% YoY

On June 3, BAIC BluePark, the parent company of BAIC BJEV, released its production and sales report for May 2024. The data shows that BAIC BJEV sold 5,433 vehicles in May, marking a 33% year-on-year jump.

Huawei, BAIC co-developed STELATO S9 luxury sedan kicks off presale

On May 31, 2024, STELATO, the high-end new energy vehicle brand jointly developed by Huawei and BAIC Group, officially kicked off presale for its first vehicle, the STELATO S9 all-scenario smart flagship sedan, at 450,000-550,000 yuan.

Changan Automobile's wholly-owned NEV sales surge over 90% YoY in May

On June 2, Changan Automobile released its sales data for May, revealing a significant 90% year-on-year surge in its wholly-owned brands’ new energy vehicle (NEV) sales, totaling 55,800 units.

PIA Automation, Freudenber team up on fuel cell system project

Recently, PIA Automation and Freudenberg Group entered into a collaboration agreement on high-performance hydrogen fuel cell systems, according to a press release PIA Automation issued on its WeChat account on June 4.

Autoliv, XPENG AEROHT partner for development of flying car technologies

On June 3, Autoliv China and XPENG AEROHT signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Guangzhou. Driven by their shared commitment to future mobility safety, the duo will collaborate on various initiatives aimed at advancing the development of flying car technology, jointly developing safety solutions for future mobility.

Great Wall Motor sees May auto sales drop YoY, but NEV sales surge

Great Wall Motor ("GWM") experienced a decline in sales in May 2024, with total sales dropping to 91,460 units, a 9.51% decrease compared to the 101,073 units sold in May 2023, according to the sales results it issued on June 4.