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BYD has set up an advanced technology research and development center that now has about 500 people, ramping up its investment in AI and large models.

Xpeng is considering shelving plans to adopt the Thor chip in next year's new models, while Nio has no plans to use the Thor chip in next year's models, according to local media.

The Zeekr 7X is available for order in the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway, with first customer deliveries expected in summer 2025.

Hongqi is the second automotive brand in the past month to announce the adoption of CATL's Choco-SEB battery swap solution.

Jin joined Nio in January 2022 after more than 10 years at SAIC-GM.

Nio reached its 60 millionth battery swap service today, about four months after its 50 millionth service.

BYD is on track to sell 4.25 million units in the full year 2024, the company's chief scientist said, suggesting sales will be around 500,000 units this month.

Tesla has launched the Actually Smart Summon feature in China and started offering 90 days of free EAP access to customers who purchase its vehicles through trade-ins.

Xiaomi EV is assembling a team for selling cars overseas and will sell small batches of cars in several regions in recent years to test market response, according to local media.

The first model from the Nio battery swap alliance is doing winter testing, and the Firefly sub-brand will start selling in Europe next year.