China Auto Thread

[Yommie]

Chinese car accounted for 67% of the world’s new energy vehicles sales, January – August 2024

For the first 8 months of 2024, the world's automobile sales were 58.24 million units; specifically, the new energy vehicle sales were 9.39 million units, accounting for 16.1% of the total sales.

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[Yommie]

BYD Seal 06 GT EV hatchback to launch in China on October 18

The BYD Seal 06 GT will enter the Chinese market on October 18, BYD Ocean series GM disclosed. Its price range is 21,300 – 28,390 USD.

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[Yommie]

Xpeng P7+ piles up at the manufacturer before the sales start in October

The Xpeng P7+ piles up at the manufacturer before the sales start, which is scheduled for October. It aims to improve the brand's performance.

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[Yommie]

Lynk & Co 01 discount increased to 5,680 USD in China as sales decline

Geely’s Lynk & Co 01 petrol-powered SUV discount increased to 40,000 yuan (5,680 USD) in China as Chinese customers give preference to NEVs.

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[Yommie]

140K USD sedan from Huawei & JAC aims to sell 35,000 units yearly

Huawei and JAC aim to sell 35,000 units of their jointly developed Maextro sedan with a price tag of around 1 million yuan (140K USD).

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[Yommie]

GWM’s Tank 700 overseas edition official images unveiled

Both the gasoline-powered (3.0T V6 engine) and plug-in hybrid (3.0T V6 Hi4-T) variants will be offered in the overseas market.

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[Yommie]

Landian E5 Plus reached dealers in China as a half-priced Aito M7

The Landian E5 Plus plug-in hybrid crossover from Seres reached dealers in China priced at 109,800 yuan (15,600 USD).

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[Yommie]

Chinese NEV makers reached less than half of 2024 sales goal by Q3 2024

Chinese NEV makers achieved less than half of their sales target by September. The worst achievement rate is 27.4%. And the highest is 71.2%.

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[Yommie]

Zeekr CMO hints the Zeekr Mix MPV will enter the market shortly

Zeekr Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Guan Haitao hinted the Zeekr Mix compact electric MPV will enter the Chinese market soon.

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[Yommie]

Geely Icon turned into a brawny SUV in China with off-road trim

Geely Icon turned into a brawny SUV in China. However, it is still an FWD-only crossover with no real off-road capabilities.

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[Yommie]

Farizon sign new distribution deal for its commercial vehicles covering 11 countries

Farizon, Geely's commercial vehicle brand signs a distribution agreement with Jameel Motors covering 11 countries.

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[Yommie]

A fire broke out at the Tesla’s battery supplier CATL plant

A sudden fire broke out in the CATL's Z plant on September 29. The cause of the ignition is under investigation.

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[Yommie]

BYD issues recall for close to 100,000 vehicles due to potential fire hazards

BYD has filed a recall of nearly 100,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing fault. The automaker will recall Dolphin and Yuan Plus vehicles.

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[Yommie]

Should Chinese Cars Be BANNED in Australia?​

 

[Yommie]

Tesla Model Y beater? Leapmotor C10 2025 review: New electric car tries to reset family SUV standard​