Today's Evening News highlights: Euler Automobile issued an announcement that it will adjust the price of the 2022 good cats (including the GT version) on sale, and after the price adjustment, the price of the good cat model will rise by 6000-7000 yuan after subsidies. Model X as Tesla's first SUV, after the listing has not been updated for a long time, and this time in the overseas market launched a new 5-seat version, there have been owners mentioned the car, but the domestic market has not yet been news. At the same time, there are new MINI pure electric version, Cadillac's new pure electric SUV, Chevrolet Explorer EV and so on have been exposed. In addition, Volkswagen also launched a 3.0 software version, which can be upgraded by a free OTA...
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Good is expensive? Euler announced that the price of good cats increased by 6,000-7,000 yuan
A word of comment: subsidies decline, raw materials continue to rise, the price of models is inevitable, but I just did not expect that the price increase of good cats is indeed a bit much.
Recently, Euler officially issued an announcement, saying that the price adjustment of the 2022 good cats (including GT version) on sale will be adjusted, and after the price adjustment, the price of the good cat model will rise by 6000-7000 yuan after subsidies, and the implementation date of the price adjustment will start at 00:00 on March 23, and the user price paid before will not be affected.
The 5th model codenamed F30 Xiaopeng was officially exposed
One sentence comment: When many brands are working in the field of medium and large cars, the 5th model of Xiaopeng is likely to be a bigger car, after all, it is based on the latest platform, or more looking forward to the release of more new technologies.
At present, it was learned from Bomin Electronics that it issued an announcement entitled "Announcement on the Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Receiving the Notice of Designated Development of Xiaopeng Automobile", indicating that it will become a supplier of related parts and components of Xiaopeng Automobile F30 models and E38 models, with an estimated project life cycle of 5 years and an estimated project transaction amount of 250-300 million yuan, which is also the first exposure of Xiaopeng's new code name F30. In addition, there is also news that Xiaopeng will develop a new platform, so the F30 will most likely become a model of the new platform, and will also become the fifth model of Xiaopeng.
Tesla has begun delivering the new 5-seater Model X, which has been confirmed by owners
A word comment: consumers in overseas markets are very partial to the 5-seat version, after all, the loading space of the luggage compartment is larger, but there is no relevant dynamic in China at present, and interested can wait.
Although the delivery volume of Tesla Model X and Model S is far less than that of the subsequent launch of Model 3 and Model Y, Tesla is still constantly updating these two electric vehicles that have been launched for nearly 10 years. The latest reports from foreign media show that Tesla has begun to deliver the latest version of the 5-seat Model X to users. At present, although some users have revealed that Tesla has begun to deliver a new version of the 5-seat Model X, there are not many orders for this model. On Tesla's U.S. official website, the 5-seat Model X is now booked, and the dual-motor all-wheel drive version is expected to be delivered in May next year.
New Car Information:
The 430km Dongfeng Fukang ES600 with a comprehensive cruising range will be launched on March 28
One sentence comment: It can be seen as a "low-end version of the Peugeot 408 pure electric version", and the reuse of old models has been common.
A few days ago, it was learned from official channels that Dongfeng Fukang ES600 will be listed and delivered on March 28. The new car adopts a similar styling design to the Peugeot 408, but differs in details, such as the use of a similar closed style for the grille, which is more in line with the positioning of the electric model. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with a 53.59 kWh battery pack, and the comprehensive cruising range is 430 km.
Will debut/retain the classic elements next year The latest spy photos of the new MINI pure electric edition have been exposed
One sentence comment: Pure electric MINI is coming soon, I believe it is still the most popular model for female consumers.
A few days ago, overseas media exposed a set of new MINI pure electric version of the road test spy photos, the car or by the Great Wall and BMW joint venture beam car production, will be unveiled in 2023. The new MINI Pure Electric Edition still maintains the family design, with the iconic round headlights, the front cover designed with opening decoration, the side of the double door design, the vehicle shape is more minimalist. In addition, the windshield will be more inclined than the MINI on sale, or will improve endurance.
The dimensions are similar to the XT4 Cadillac's new all-electric SUV
A word comment: also based on the Aoteneng platform to create, many new technologies are still worth looking forward to, this car will also become Cadillac pure electric in the future of the product, the probability is a compact SUV.
Recently, according to foreign media reports, Cadillac showed dealers the brand's second pure electric vehicle, and the new car is also based on the Aoteneng platform. The size of the car is smaller than the released pure electric SUV LYRIQ, which is closer to the size of the XT4, positioned as a pure electric SUV, referring to the information of LYRIQ, it is expected that the cruising range of this SUV can also reach 650km. In addition, there is news that after the new car is launched, the XT4 will continue to sell.
Cadillac LYRIQ overseas rollout is expected to be delivered domestically in the third quarter
A word comment: It can be said that Cadillac has a landmark product, and it can be regarded as an extra choice for high-priced pure electric SUVs in China, and the introduction of more new technologies is the biggest highlight of this car.
Recently, it was learned from official sources that Cadillac LYRIQ officially rolled off the production line at GM's plant in Tennessee. The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ premiere sold out in 10 minutes in the U.S. market and will begin accepting orders for regular models on May 19 this year. It is reported that the new car is based on GM's latest Aotene platform, which will use a pure electric power system and a maximum cruising range of up to 650 kilometers.
Chevrolet Explorer EV trailer may be available in the fall of 2023
A word of comment: The Explorer is a very cost-effective model in the medium and large SUV, and it is expected that it will still maintain a cost-effective advantage after the introduction of domestic production in the future, which is worth looking forward to.
Recently, from the relevant channels to obtain the latest preview of The Chevrolet Explorer EV, the car RS version or will be listed in the autumn of 2023, the LT version will be slightly later, this is a new pure electric SUV based on the general Aoteneng platform, the future will be introduced by SAIC-GM, but with the recent surge in battery raw material prices, it is expected that it will be difficult to maintain the price at 190,000 yuan after mass production.
Smart Technology:
Volkswagen launches 3.0 software version free OTA upgrades in the second quarter
One-sentence comment: I only hope that Volkswagen's OTA upgrade can make the car machine system better on the line, and the future of the beautiful vision will be slowly realized.
Recently, Volkswagen said that it officially launched the 3.0 software version to upgrade the Volkswagen ID. series models. For vehicles that have already been delivered, they can be upgraded for free via OTA in the second quarter. The new 3.0 software version adds many new features to the Volkswagen ID. family models, and as part of the ACCESS strategy, Volkswagen is transforming into a software-oriented mobile service provider and is becoming an expert in software integration and over-the-air updates.
GM increases capital in self-driving company Cruise promotes GM's self-driving car strategy
One-sentence comment: This capital increase undoubtedly makes the "safer, more sustainable and more inclusive" future transportation created by Cruise more landmark.
Recently, GM announced a $2.1 billion acquisition of a softbank vision fund stake in self-driving company Cruise, and instead of the SoftBank Vision Fund to complete the additional investment promised in 2018, another $1.35 billion investment in Cruise. In February, Cruise launched its driverless ride-hailing service to the public in San Francisco, becoming the first company to make such a deployment in a large U.S. city.
Industry:
Approximately US$400 million NIO capital completed the second phase of the US dollar fund raising
A one-sentence comment: Not only is the development of WEILAI Automobile better, but also the investment of WEILAI Capital can make the invested partners better together, which is an essential part of the grand strategy.
Recently, it was learned from relevant sources that NIO Capital announced the completion of the second phase of the US dollar fund fundraising, the scale of the current period is about 400 million US dollars (about 2.542 billion yuan), the scale is nearly twice the size of the first phase. It is reported that the source of funds raised in this period is mainly domestic, The United States, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other financial institutions, insurance and other financial institutions, and some institutions' investment in the SECOND PHASE OF THE US DOLLAR Fund of NIO Capital is the first investment in China.
(Text / Liu Kanshun)