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Changan to build $250 million NEV production base in Thailand with initial annual capacity of 100,000 units
Changan's NEV production base in Thailand will have an initial annual capacity of 100,000 units, with the capacity to be raised to 200,000 units in the second phase.
CPCA expects China Aug NEV retail sales to rise 9.2% MoM to 700,000
China's NEV penetration at retail is expected to be around 37.8 percent in August, up from 36.1 percent in July.
Dongfeng launches new brand Nammi to target mini EV market
Nammi has unveiled its first model, the Nammi 01, which is expected to go on sale in the fourth quarter.
China NEV retail sales at 351,000 in Aug 1-20, up 1% from same period last month
In the first three weeks of August, China's NEV penetration at retail stood at 37.06 percent, while it was 33.3 percent year-to-date.
Under-the-radar Chinese EV maker launches 1st model to take on Li Auto's Li L8
Rox Motor has launched its first model, the Rox 01 EREV, which shares a large number of suppliers with Li Auto and has a significant price overlap with the Li L8.
What price war? HiPhi to hike prices of some higher trims of HiPhi Y
HiPhi will raise the starting prices of two long-range versions of its HiPhi Y SUV in September, saying it's because they accounted for a larger-than-expected share of orders.
GAC Aion starts global expansion, sends 1st 100 EVs to Thailand
GAC Aion began shipping its first export shipment of vehicles to Thailand, marking the official launch of its efforts to enter the international markets.
Dongfeng Nissan's Venucia brand reportedly to use Dongfeng's EV platform
Dongfeng Nissan's Venucia brand, will use Dongfeng's EV platform to drive its electrification transition in China, according to local media.
Voyah launches facelift for Free SUV, ditches BEV version
Voyah has let the facelift of the Voyah Free go on sale, offering only an EREV variant at a starting price reduced by RMB 66,700 from what was previously on sale.
Chery recalls 20,063 EVs due to battery system software issue
Chery is recalling a total of 20,063 Chery eQ1 EVs with production dates between December 3, 2016 and February 9, 2018 due to a battery system software strategy issue.