1. "Automotive Memorabilia" reported on December 10 that GAC-Mitsubishi joint venture new energy SUV model Atuka officially rolled off the production line and opened pre-sale in Changsha, Hunan Province, with a pre-sale price range of 210,000 to 240,000 yuan after subsidies. Artuka inherits the Mitsubishi family design language, the tough and atmospheric closed front grille and the smooth and dynamic suspension roof show the hardcore charm in the simple lines. In terms of chassis, Artuka uses the same 50:50 vehicle weight ratio as the professional sports car, which can achieve 520km endurance.
Autonomous car review: The Atuka model adopts the popular inductive hidden door handle and large-size sunshine panoramic sunroof, and is equipped with a double 12.3-inch intelligent HIGH-definition large screen, bringing a sense of technology bonus. At the same time, the new generation of iFLYTEK XTTS voice, AR real-life navigation, insensible digital key, 360-degree panoramic parking image and other rich intelligent configurations, to provide efficient human-vehicle interaction experience, I believe that GAC Mitsubishi can successfully turn around with this model.
2. On December 10, the Financial Associated Press issued a newsletter pointing out that the Supervisory Board of the Volkswagen Group announced the notice of personnel changes. According to the latest resolution, Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess was re-elected and the focus of his work shifted to the group business. Volkswagen China executives have also changed, with Ralph Brandstadt, CEO of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, to be responsible for the new Volkswagen Passenger Cars division from January 1, 2022, and Volkswagen China from August 1, 2022.
Autonomous Car Review: The Volkswagen Group eventually agreed to Dies' appointment, but after the internal discrepancies within the management, it was difficult to re-twist into a rope.
3. "Autohome" wrote on December 10 that Li Yinan, the founder of Xiaoniu Electric, officially announced the construction of cars, and At the same time, Maverick has completed the acquisition of changzhou Mahayana Automobile's factory and changed its name to Niuchuang Automobile. Due to his imprisonment, Li Yinan could not serve as an executive or director of Mavericks for 5 years. In 2018, after his release from prison, Li Yinan resigned as CEO of Maverick Electric and joined Meihua Angel Ventures as a partner. As the production center of Niuchuang Automobile, changzhou base has a number of talents from first-line car companies joining.
Independent car review: Mahayana Automobile Changzhou factory was taken over by Xiaoniu is a good choice, Zotye has now received investment from Shenzhen Commercial Group, and Lifan Automobile, which was once in trouble, has now successfully transformed with the help of Geely. With the support of Maverick, Mahayana Motor is expected to fully mobilize the production capacity of its plants.
4. "Auto Headlines" reported on December 10 that the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers held a press conference to inform the production and sales of automobiles in November. In November, the production and sales of new energy vehicles reached a new high, and the cumulative output has exceeded 3 million units, with sales of nearly 3 million vehicles, and the cumulative sales penetration rate from January to November reached 12.7%. From January to November, production and sales of automobiles totaled 23.172 million units, up 3.5% y/y, and sales totaled 23.489 million units, up 3.5% y/y.
Autonomous vehicle review: Although the annual sales of automobile production and sales throughout this year are expected to remain at 26 million units, with the saturation of the domestic automobile market, the most noteworthy thing to pay attention to is the development of the new energy vehicle market. Judging from the current situation, new energy vehicles are still promising.
5. "Dear Auto" released a newsletter on December 10, pointing out that Dongfeng Honda announced the November sales of Yingshipai, and the cumulative sales of this new car officially launched on the 20th of the 20th reached 10,054 units, breaking the monthly sales record of Dongfeng Honda since it introduced the mid-to-high-end sedan into the domestic market.
Autonomous car review: Dongfeng Honda has always been good at creating blockbuster models, from the Accord to the current Yingshipai. Although the wave of pure electricity continues to ferment, Honda continues to expand its territory in the market through hybridization.