China's FAW will join the NIO battery swap alliance
According to the Financial Associated Press, it was learned from people familiar with the matter that after reaching strategic cooperation with six OEMs including Guangzhou Automobile Group, Changan Automobile, Geely Holdings, Chery Automobile, Jiangqi Group, and Lotus, China FAW Group will also join the NIO Battery Swap Alliance. Previously, Li Bin, founder of Weilai, said that the company's battery swap alliance includes 7 car companies in Weilai, and "more brands will join in the future."
Xpeng Motors officially entered the French market
On May 16, Xpeng Motors held a launch event for the Xpeng G9 in Paris, officially entering the French market. The price range of the 2024 Xpeng G9 in France is 59,990~73,990 euros, which is equivalent to about 470,000~580,000 yuan, and deliveries are scheduled to start in July this year. By the end of this year, Xpeng plans to have 35 sales outlets in France, and it hopes to reach 55 next year. Xpeng Motors said it expects to achieve a 3% market share in the range of new energy vehicles in France by the end of this year.
Leapmotor: revenue in the first quarter was 3.486 billion yuan, an increase of 141.7% year-on-year
Leapmotor announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 17 that its revenue in the first quarter of 2024 will be 3,486.2 million yuan, an increase of 141.7% year-on-year; The loss attributable to equity holders of the company was 1,012.9 million yuan, compared with 1,133 million yuan in the same period last year. Total vehicle deliveries were 33,410 units, up 217.9% from 10,509 units in the same period in 2023
Xiaomi SU7 OTA Update,新增无线Apple CarPlay
On May 17, Xiaomi SU7 announced an OTA update, the surging intelligent cockpit added wireless Apple CarPlay, and the end-to-end technology valet parking function was first launched for intelligent driving, which is now being pushed one after another.
Aiways was forced to pay more than 210 million yuan
Tianyancha legal litigation information shows that on May 16, Aiways Automobile Co., Ltd. added a new information on the person subject to execution, with an enforcement target of more than 218 million yuan, involving contract disputes related to Jiangling Holdings Co., Ltd., and the enforcement court is the Nanchang Intermediate People's Court.
Aiways Automobile Co., Ltd. was established in February 2017 with Guo Chao as its legal representative and a registered capital of about 868 million yuan. According to shareholder information, the company is jointly held by Ningbo Meishan Bonded Port Kaijiu Investment Management Co., Ltd. and Huzhou Aochi Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership). The risk information shows that the company has a number of information on judgment debtors, consumption restriction orders, dishonest judgment debtors (old lai) and final cases.
Zhang Xinghai, Chairman of Cialis: The cumulative investment in core R&D has exceeded 12 billion yuan
On May 17, it was reported that on May 16, Zhang Xinghai, chairman (founder) of Cialis Group, said at the National Young Entrepreneurs Conference that intelligent networked new energy vehicles are an important starting point for cultivating new quality productivity, which is of great significance for promoting the technological change of the entire automobile industry and driving the overall upgrading of the industrial chain. Starting from Silicon Valley in 2016, after years of exploration into the high-end intelligent electric vehicle track, has built a global benchmark smart factory under the ecology of the "brain of the automotive industry", integrating artificial intelligence and other technologies to realize the digitization and networking of the whole chain of automobile production, in addition, the core R&D investment of Sailis has exceeded 12 billion yuan, mainly invested in electric technology, range extension technology, electronic and electrical architecture, intelligent driving and other aspects.
Changan Automobile recalls more than 200,000 second-generation CS55PLUS vehicles
According to the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. recently filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the requirements of the "Regulations on the Administration of Recall of Defective Automobile Products" and the "Implementation Measures of the Regulations on the Recall of Defective Automobile Products". It has been decided to recall a total of 203414 units of some second-generation CS55PLUS vehicles manufactured between July 8, 2021 and March 14, 2023 with immediate effect.
In some vehicles covered by this recall, due to deviations in the infotainment control unit software, the image display of the 360° surround view camera may be abnormal, which will affect the driver's vision when reversing, increase the risk of vehicle collision, and pose a potential safety hazard.
Tesla's U.S. Model 3 high-performance version has been raised to $54,990
According to Tesla's official website in the United States, the price of the high-performance version of the Model 3 was raised by $1,000 to $54,990.
Both Chilean officials and BYD have clarified that they have not shelved the local lithium cathode project: they are choosing a suitable site to build the plant
On May 17, Jose Miguel Benavente, head of the Chilean government's Production Promotion Agency (CORFO), said that Chilean officials are waiting for BYD's reply to five possible locations for its lithium cathode project. He said BYD's negotiations with lithium producer SQM on the terms of production quotas did not involve government departments. Benavente also clarified that the report about the "postponement of the BYD project" was caused by translation problems.
BYD received a lithium producer license from the Chilean government in April 2023 and pledged to invest US$290 million to build a plant and start production by the end of 2025. The company stressed that it will fully fulfill its commitments, has full confidence in Chile's policy stability and market potential, and is open to participating in more bidding for lithium projects.
The Turkish government is in in-depth discussions with BYD and Chery Automobile to invest in the construction of factories
On May 17, it was reported that Turkey's Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır said in an interview that Turkey is in in-depth negotiations with BYD and Chery Automobile on the investment and construction of factories in the country, "The negotiations have made great progress, and I hope to reach an agreement as soon as possible." He revealed that the Turkish side is still negotiating with SAIC and Great Wall Motors.
According to Kajer, Turkey is an ideal base for exports to the EU market. He also said that any decision to open an auto plant in Turkey would also bring "excellent battery investment opportunities" to Chinese companies.
Volvo Group and Daimler Trucks plan to form a joint venture to develop a software-defined vehicle platform
Volvo Group and Daimler Trucks announced on May 17 that they have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to develop a common software-defined vehicle platform and a dedicated truck operating system. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, the joint venture will operate as an independent entity with 50 shares each owned by the Volvo Group and Daimler Trucks. The two parties are expected to sign a definitive agreement within the year, with the goal of closing the transaction in the first quarter of 2025.
CEO of Bosch: We are considering some acquisition targets and do not rule out targeting overseas assets
On May 17, Bosch Group CEO Stefan Hartung said in an interview that Bosch is considering some acquisition targets and does not rule out the possibility of acquiring overseas assets, but will act cautiously.
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