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Tesla’s China factory delivered over 86,000 vehicles in August
In August 2024, Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai saw a significant increase in vehicle deliveries, with over 86,700 vehicles making their way to customers. This marked a 17% month-on-month growth, with more than 63,000 units sold in China alone. The data, sourced from the China Passenger Car Association, revealed a 37% surge in sales compared to the previous year.
FAW Toyota achieves impressive auto sales in August
FAW Toyota reported selling a total of 72,086 vehicles in August, with the new Avalon model contributing 9,264 units to this figure. The sales of the Avalon soared by an impressive 178% month-on-month, showcasing strong consumer interest in this new offering.
Geely SMILE makes its global debut
On September 3, Geely introduced its latest A0-segment pure electric vehicle, the SMILE (known as the Xingyuan in Chinese), to the world. The SMILE is set to officially launch in the market in October, offering customers a new environmentally friendly and technologically advanced option in the electric vehicle segment.
Pony.ai embarks on autonomous car testing in Guangzhou
Pony.ai has begun testing autonomous cars on the newly opened expressways in Guangzhou. The city recently unveiled its second batch of intelligent connected vehicle testing routes on expressways, connecting key transportation hubs like Guangzhou South Railway Station and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Pony.ai, a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, has obtained the first ICV expressway testing permit in Guangzhou and is now conducting tests on these routes.
Greater Bay Technology and Victpower collaborate in various sectors
Guangzhou Greater Bay Technology Co., Ltd. and Victpower Group have joined forces in a strategic cooperation agreement. This collaboration will focus on cell transaction, energy storage, and robotics fields, leveraging the expertise of both companies to drive innovation and growth in these sectors.
FAW Jiefang reports revenue growth in H1 2024
FAW Jiefang, the commercial vehicle arm of FAW Group, posted a 7.84% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first half of 2024. The company achieved a revenue of 35.602 billion yuan in the first half of the year, demonstrating robust growth and solid performance in the market.
DFZK partners with Dynisma for advanced driving simulator development
Beijing Oriental Jicheng Technology Co., Ltd. (DFZK) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dynisma, a leading motion simulator provider in the UK. This partnership aims to explore new technologies and applications for advanced driving simulators, fostering innovation and mutual benefits in the field.
Changan Automobile establishes German subsidiary
Changan Automobile has officially registered its German subsidiary, Changan Automobile Deutschland GmbH, in Munich. This move marks a significant step in the automaker’s European expansion strategy, positioning the company for growth and success in the European market.
China’s vehicle inventory alert index shows decline in August 2024
The China Automobile Dealers Association recently released the latest “China Automobile Dealers Inventory Alert Index” for August 2024. The index revealed a decrease in the VIA for Chinese automobile dealers, dropping by 0.7 percentage points year-on-year and 3.2 percentage points month-on-month, signaling improvements in inventory management and sales performance in the automotive sector.
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