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HiPhi May Resume Production at the End of April or Early May

Media reports state that the first strategic investment from a Hong Kong investment firm has been received by HiPhi, with company executives confirming plans to officially announce "resurrection" news at the end of April or early May.

Changan Auto Launches L07/S07 Models in Bangkok, Southeast Asia Debut Set for Nov 29

Changan Automobile has officially established a Southeast Asia Division. At the same time, it sets up three local companies and localized operation teams. The construction of a new-energy vehicle production base in Thailand has also begun.

Changan Auto Applies to Build A Factory in Thailand

On August 16th, the Thailand Board of Investment announced that Changan has applied to build an electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle factory in Thailand.

Tencent and Changan Automobile Sign A Agreement for Further Strategic Cooperation

On July 11th, Changan Automobile and Tencent signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Chongqing, China. Building upon their previous collaboration, the two parties will strengthen cooperation in multiple areas such as intelligent cockpit, navigation and maps, autonomous driving, overseas ecosystem, and corporate digital transformation.

Changan Ford’s Executive VP: Price War among New Vehicles in China to Start after April

Yang Dayong, the Executive Vice President of Changan Ford, a joint venture between China's Changan Automobile and US-based Ford Motor, has stated that the price war in China's automobile industry is just beginning.

Mazda Plans to Launch Electric Vehicles in the Chinese Market

On April 17th, it was reported that on the evening of April 16th, Changan Mazda's "FEEL ALIVE" brand night was held in Shanghai. Mazda (China) introduced its transformation strategy and vision for the era of electrification to the public for the first time and announced a new partnership model with Changan Automobile.

BYD and Other New Energy Vehicle Firms Join Price War

With the price war among Chinese fuel vehicle brands accelerating, there are signs of a price reduction trend for new energy vehicles as well.

Top Executives of Automakers Share Views at China EV100 Forum

The China EV100 Forum took place on April 1, with several representatives from car manufacturing companies in attendance. They delivered speeches and shared their perspectives on a range of topics including the global automotive industry, new energy vehicles, and the development of intelligent connected vehicles.

Geely Denies New Galaxy Model Plagiarized Changan Auto’s Design

On February 28, Geely rejected Changan Auto’s claim of intellectual property rights infringement following last week’s release of its new Galaxy model.

STMicroelectronics CEO Visits Chinese Customers in Automotive and Industrial Fields

Jean-Marc Chery, president and CEO of STMicroelectronics, and Jerome Roux, president of sales and marketing of STMicroelectronics, started visiting customers in China in November again, demonstrating the company's support for the Chinese market and its commitment to local customers.

Avatr 11 to Be Displayed in Huawei’s Flagship Stores in Beijing and Shenzhen This Year

Avatr Technology, a brand co-developed by Changan Automobile, Huawei and CATL, has reached an agreement with Huawei with which the brand's first model, Avatr 11, will be put on display in Huawei's flagship stores in Beijing and Shenzhen later this year.

Changan Automobile Unveils CD701 Concept Car

On August 29, Chinese automaker Changan Automobile released its new brand Zhuge Intelligence, and unveiled the brand's first vehicle model, the concept car CD701.

Changan’s Chairman: China Closer to Ending Fuel Car Sales

At the 2022 World New Energy Vehicle Congress on August 27, Zhu Huarong, the chairman of Changan Automobile, said that the Chinese auto industry is primed to have the basic conditions to stop selling fuel cars.

Changan Expects Production Reduction of 100,000 Units in August amid Power Brownouts

Changan Automobile announced on August 26 that its production and sales target in August is expected to be reduced by about 100,000 vehicles due to the power brownouts in its Sichuan base caused by high temperatures in the province.

Li Auto Founder: Extended Range Best for SUVs in Next Five Years

During a telephone conference after the release of the Q2 financial report, Li Xiang, the founder and chairman of Chinese EV maker Li Auto, said that in the next five years, the extended-range scheme is still the best solution for SUV models.

Avatr 11 and Co-designed Limited-edition Model Avatr 011 Launched

On August 8, the Avatr 11 and a limited edition model Avatr 011, created by Avatr Technology, an electric vehicle brand co-developed by Changan Automobile, Huawei and CATL, were officially launched.

Avatr Closes Series A Financing, Valuation Hits $1.48B

Avatr Technology, a new energy vehicle company jointly built by Changan Automobile, Huawei and CATL, announced that it had completed round A financing.

Changan Automobile Launches Deep Blue SL03

Deep Blue SL03, the latest vehicle model produced by Changan Automobile's Deep Blue brand, opened for sales on July 25. The new model is equipped with more than ten intelligent driving assistance systems, and has 15 sensing components.

Changan Automobile’s Deep Blue SL03 to Start Sales in July

Deep Blue, a new energy vehicle brand of Changan Automobile, is soon coming out with a new car called the SL03, which will start sales in July and delivery in August.

Battery Giant CATL Denies Plan to Manufacture Vehicles

Through an interactive platform on Monday, Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) officially announced that it would not explore vehicle R&D and would not consider car manufacturing.

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