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Aito, supported by Huawei, delivered 32,973 units, up 6.3 times YoY

AITO, with Huawei's support, achieved a record-breaking month, highlighting innovation in smart mobility and autonomous driving technology. AITO, with Huawei's support, achieved a record-breaking month, highlighting innovation in smart mobility and autonomous driving technology.

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Aito, supported by Huawei, delivered 32,973 units, up 6.3 times YoY​

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February 1, 2024


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Aito, supported by tech giant Huawei, announced on February 1, 2024, that it had delivered 32,973 units in January, marking a 34.76% increase from the previous month. This surge in deliveries, including 24 days where daily deliveries exceeded a thousand units, has propelled Aito to become the top-selling new force brand in the Chinese market for the month.

The Aito Wenjie M7 led this exceptional performance with a record-breaking delivery of 31,253 new vehicles in a single month, surpassing the 30,000-unit mark for the first time since its market launch in September 2023. The cumulative orders for the Wenjie M7 have exceeded 140,000 units, highlighting the model’s strong market appeal and consumer trust in Aito’s offerings.
Notably, the Chinese Lunar New Year, traditionally a period of lower sales due to factory and retail closures, occurred in January 2023 and February 2024. The fact that Aito achieved such significant delivery numbers during a typically slow sales period further underscores the brand’s growing momentum and market acceptance.

From January 31, 2024, Aito has begun rolling out high-level OTA (Over-the-Air) updates for the M5 and the new M7 intelligent driving editions. These updates introduce advanced innovative driving capabilities that do not rely on high-precision maps for urban navigation control assistance (NCA), enhancing the vehicles’ autonomous driving features across the country. This technological advancement indicates Aito’s commitment to innovation and its collaboration with Huawei in pushing the boundaries of smart mobility solutions.
Aito M7
The success of Aito, especially the Wenjie M7, in the Chinese market, can be attributed to several factors. The brand’s strategic partnership with Huawei brings together Aito’s automotive expertise and Huawei’s technological prowess, offering consumers cutting-edge smart vehicles equipped with the latest in autonomous driving technology, connectivity, and entertainment features. The adoption of OTA updates for enhancing vehicle capabilities and driving experience demonstrates Aito’s focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
Source: iTHome

 

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Zeekr delivered 12,537 units in January, up 302% YoY

Zeekr's January delivery surge reflects its market growth and commitment to safety, with a 2024 sales target of 230,000 units. Zeekr's January delivery surge reflects its market growth and commitment to safety, with a 2024 sales target of 230,000 units.

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Zeekr delivered 12,537 units in January, up 302% YoY​

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Zeekr has reported a significant increase in its vehicle deliveries for January 2024, delivering 12,537 units, which marks a 302% surge compared to last year. In January 2023, Zeekr delivered 3,116 vehicles, indicating a robust growth trajectory for the brand.

This surge in deliveries comes amid the introduction of Zeekr’s second model, the Zeekr 009, which began deliveries in mid-January. Until then, the company’s delivery volumes were primarily driven by its first model, the Zeekr 001. Zeekr’s product lineup currently includes the Zeekr 001, Zeekr 009, Zeekr X, and Zeekr 007.
Zeekr 007
Notably, the Chinese Lunar New Year, traditionally a period of lower sales due to factory and retail closures, fell in January 2023 and February 2024. This seasonal variation often impacts sales figures, making Zeekr’s performance in January 2024 even more remarkable.

Zeekr has emphasized its commitment to safety and quality, highlighting that it has delivered nearly 210,000 vehicles without a single incident of spontaneous combustion. This achievement underscores the brand’s focus on the reliability and safety of its three-electric system (battery, motor, and electronic control) without external ignition sources or human factors.
In January, Lin Jinwen, Vice President of Zeekr, stated that the company would not engage in price wars and set a sales target of 230,000 units for the year. He also noted that orders for the Zeekr 007 model are expected to surpass 25,000 by the end of January. This strategy reflects Zeekr’s confidence in its product quality, technological innovation, and market positioning despite the competitive landscape of the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Zeekr X
Zeekr’s significant YoY growth in January deliveries is a testament to the brand’s rapid market penetration and the growing consumer demand for its EVs. The introduction of new models, such as the Zeekr 009, and the expansion of its product portfolio demonstrate Zeekr’s ambition to cater to a broader range of consumer preferences and needs.

Source: iTHome

 

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BYD sold 201,493 vehicles in January, 40% down, export at an all-time high

BYD exported record nuber of vehicles - 36,174 in January.

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BYD sold 201,493 vehicles in January, 40% down, export at an all-time high​

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February 1, 2024


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BYD sold 201,493 vehicles in January, down 40% from 341,043 in December. The number of exported vehicles reached a new all-time high with 36,174 units.

BYD ceased the production of ICE vehicles in April 2022, focusing only on new energy vehicles (NEVs). NEV is a Chinese term for BEV, PHEV, and FCEV (hydrogen, but BYD doesn’t produce hydrogen cars).
Of about 200k BYD sold in January, 105,304 were battery electric vehicles (BEV), and 95,715 were plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). That translates to a 52% BEV vs 48% PHEV ratio.

All-electric sales.
BYD produced 205,588 vehicles, which is 4,095 more than it sold. This ratio differed a month ago as BYD sold thousands more cars than it produced, confirming the company eliminated most of its inventory in a massive end-of-year sales push.
Plug-in hybrid sales.
In January, BYD sold 33.14% more vehicles than a year before. However, the year-on-year (YoY) comparison doesn’t hold due to seasonality, as the Chinese New Year in 2023 fell on January 22, influencing the sales data of that month. The proper YoY comparison would be to wait until the end of February and compare January + February 2024 with the previous year.

BYD exported 36,174 vehicles, up 247.56% from 10,408 units in January last year. However, we need to take into account the seasonality variable again. January was a record month in terms of exports. In 2023, BYD exported a total of 242,759 vehicles.

BYD sold slightly over 3 million vehicles in 2023, reaching its annual target. However, even this EV behemoth is feeling the pressure of a price war as in early 2023, the company announced that 3 million sold vehicles an absolute minimum, and the optimistic goal is 3.6 million EVs. The dealers did unbelievable things in December to fulfill BYD’s vision and sold all they had in stock.
BYD returned the favor in January when it announced that, thanks to reaching its annual target, every dealer will receive a 666 yuan (94 USD) rebate for each car sold, totaling 2 billion yuan.
In 2024, BYD will continue expanding to other markets, Rwanda being its latest, and also launch more products. About 100 models and trims BYD has on sale is not enough for the company. It will launch two new EVs under the Fang Cheng Bao brand (Bao 3 and Bao 7 SUVs), two new EVs under the YangWang brand (U6 sedan and already unveiled U9 supercar), and also more EVs under its main brand, such as the upcoming Sea Lion 07 or Yuan Up.
Here is the model sales breakdown:
Subbrands:

• Denza – 9,068
• Fang Cheng Bao – 5,203
• YangWang – 1,652

Models:

• Seagull – 33,447
• Dolphin – 18,905
• Han – 11,101
• Seal – 8,347
• Tang 5,211

Series:

• Song – 59,514
• Qin – 21,767
• Yuan – 18,071
  • Atto 3 belongs to Yuan family

BYD production and sales self-reported data. Source: BYD

 

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GWM comes back to sedan business after 8-year drought

GWM reportedly works on the new 5.5-meter NEV sedan for the high-end brand codenamed ZX. It will rival Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Hongqi.

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GWM comes back to sedan business after 8-year drought​

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February 2, 2024


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Great Wall Motor (GWM) reportedly works on the luxurious 5.5-meter sedan for a new brand codenamed ZX (don’t confuse it with ZX Auto). It will have an NEV powertrain and will rival Hongqi, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce models. So, GWM is back to the sedan business after an 8-year drought.

GWM sedan in 1990sGWM Voleex C50FuturistNew sedan patent images (2021)New sedan spy shots (2022)
Great Wall Motor started manufacturing sedans in the early 1990s. In 2012, GWM launched its latest sedan, a facelifted version of the Great Wall Voleex C50. Its manufacturing was halted in 2016 due to the low demand. In 2020, GWM presented a four-door concept car called Futurist at the Beijing Auto Show. Next year, GWM applied for patent images of the new sedan with retro styling. Its spy shots leaked online in 2022. But then it fell off the grid. Now, GWM is once again trying to resurrect the sedan segment, working on a luxurious product.

GWM ZX sedan​

One of the biggest Chinese car outlets, Autohome, reported that Great Wall Motor is developing a new luxurious sedan for a high-end NEV brand called ZX, referring to its sources. It has also shared a first render image of this vehicle. It has a high bonnet line with a flattened front bumper, big 8-spoke rims, a low beltline, and cameras instead of rear-view mirrors. The vehicle shown doesn’t have door handles.

The ZX sedan’s body length reportedly reached 5.5 meters. For clarity, it is slightly shorter than the Rolls-Royce Ghost with an extended wheelbase. It will also feature an NEV powertrain. It seems that this sedan will compete with Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and Hongqi L-Series models in China.
No more details on this sedan were provided. GWM can reveal more information on the ZX sedan this year. But there is still a chance it will sink into oblivion like its predecessor with retro-styling. Currently, Great Wall Motor sells cars under five brands: GWM Pickup, Haval, Tank, Wey, and Ora. Previously, this company launched one more brand called SAR. But it was discontinued, and its only model, Mecha Dragon, will become a part of the Ora brand.
Source: Autohome

 

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The updated Exeed LX C-DM SUV hits the market

The updated Exeed mid sized SUV hits the market.

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The updated Exeed LX C-DM SUV hits the market​

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February 2, 2024


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On January 29th, Chery’s high-end brand Exeed launched its latest model, the Exeed Zhuifeng, known internationally as the Exeed LX C-DM, with three variants entering the market. This model is a PHEV variant of the Exeed LX. The pricing for these models ranges from 129,800 to 149,800 yuan (18,200 USD to 21,000 USD).

A notable feature of the LX C-DM is its new 1.5T C-DM plug-in hybrid system, which offers improvements over the previous PHEV’s 1.5TCI-DHT plug-in hybrid system. The new system boasts quicker charging times, higher efficiency, and better fuel economy, delivering a combined power output of 326 horsepower (239 kW). It has an electric-only range of 80 km and a total range of 1,000 km. The petrol-powered Exeed LX included a 2-liter four-cylinder for 262 horsepower (192 kW).
As part of the launch, Exeed offers buyers a package of benefits, including warranty, emergency services, data, and charging privileges.


In terms of design, the new model retains a fairly similar appearance of the PHEV variant, featuring a front end with four LED lights and a black trim strip that broadens the visual width of the vehicle. The front fascia includes large criss-crossed air vents, silver trim, and side ducts, contributing to a sporty look. The vehicle’s profile is rounded and equipped with large two-tone wheels, while the rear features full-width tail lights and dual square exhaust tips, alongside diffusers and a spoiler to enhance the sporty aesthetic. Furthermore, the front-end design of the Exeed LX C-DM follows the styling of the top-trim petrol-powered with a frameless grille. The dimensions are 4538 mm in length, 1848 mm in width, and 1699 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2670 mm.
The Exeed LX C-DM is a small part of Chery’s New Energy Strategy. Last year, Chery Group announced a comprehensive transition to NEVs. This year the company hopes to see a significant increase in sales of its NEV line up.
Backside of the new C-DM Image Credit Autohome
Inside, the car continues the design language of its predecessor, including a 24.6-inch dual-screen setup, powered by an 8155 chip and lion5.0 system, supporting hands-free voice commands and a 540° high-definition camera system. The interior offers a 50W wireless phone charging, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and air conditioning controls integrated into a touch panel. The shift lever is compact and made of metal, adding a high-end touch. The vehicle also features advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as full-speed adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection.


The powertrain of the C-DM combines a 1.5T engine with two electric motors, producing a combined output of 326 hp and 545 Nm of torque. It includes a 3-speed DHT gearbox and a 19.27 kWh battery pack. It supports a 29 kW charging rate, allowing for a charge from 30% to 80% in 25 minutes.
Source: Autohome

 

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Great Wall will rival Bentley and Rolls-Royce 11:49 - Social Bites

Chinese concern Great Wall Motor will release a premium car under the new ZX brand. In this respect reports carnewschina.com. It is stated that the brand's first model will be a sedan with a length of 5500 mm. Its competitors in the market will be Hongqi, Rolls-Royce and Bentley models.…

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Great Wall will rival Bentley and Rolls-Royce 11:49​

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February 3, 2024

Chinese concern Great Wall Motor will release a premium car under the new ZX brand. In this respect reports carnewschina.com.
It is stated that the brand’s first model will be a sedan with a length of 5500 mm. Its competitors in the market will be Hongqi, Rolls-Royce and Bentley models. The car will receive a powerful electric motor. There is no information on when the launch of the new product will begin.
Great Wall Motor hasn’t produced a sedan in eight years. The company introduced the Voleex C50 model in 2012. Its launch was completed in 2016 due to low demand. In Russia, GWM is represented by six brands, including Haval, Tank, Ora and Wey.
It happened before that knownIt was stated that the total number of Chinese cars in Russia exceeded 1 million units. The majority of Chinese automobiles are made up of the Chery brand (28%), and 304.3 thousand cars of this brand are registered in the country. In terms of volume, Geely ranks second (210.2 thousand units) and Lifan ranks third (152.4 thousand units). Haval and Great Wall (141.9 thousand and 121.4 thousand units respectively) completed the top five. The share of listed brands accounts for 85% in total.
Previously reportedThat the Chery Tiggo crossover has become the most popular Chinese used car in the Russian Federation.




Source: Gazeta