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Xpeng's head of auto tech center departs
The head of Xpeng's automotive technology center, Jiao Qingchun, was the project leader for Xpeng's new H platform, of which the X9 MPV is the first model.
Xpeng's smart driving team reshuffle continues with departure of North American head, report says
Xpeng has created an AI unit under its smart driving department to focus specifically on areas including end-to-end technology, according to local media.
Xpeng appoints European design veteran who had worked at BYD, Changan as VP of design center
Xpeng appointed JuanMa Lopez as vice president of design center, saying he will drive the evolution and upgrade of the company's design style.
Xpeng replaces sales chief, wholesale approach faces headwinds, report says
Amid Xpeng's internal concerns and distributor resistance, its wholesale sales model has only been tested on a small scale so far, according to local media.
Former Xpeng exec reportedly joins Geely's Meizu
Liao Qinghong, who had served as chief talent officer at Xpeng and spent 18 years at Huawei, has joined Xingji Meizu, according to local media.
Xpeng's 2 remaining co-founders exit from core management team
The remaining two of Xpeng's three co-founders have exited from the core management team, with the team led by chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng taking full reign of the company.
Xpeng reportedly asks dealers to stock up on inventory as it begins to rely more on traditional sales model
Xpeng is asking dealers to purchase vehicles for half of their target sales each month, rather than requiring them to purchase the entirety of their target sales as traditional brands do, according to local media.
Xpeng president Wang Fengying has taken over overseas business, report says
Wang has restructured Xpeng's overseas business team, adding the Middle East as a key market and will invest more resources, according to local media.
Xpeng has about 30 new and facelifted models planned for next 3 years, CEO says in internal letter
Xpeng's two new platforms will see the launch of their respective first models in 2024, complementing the company's lineup in the RMB 100,000 to RMB 400,000 price range.
Xpeng has undergone fresh team reshuffles led by new president, report says
Xpeng has made a new round of organizational changes led by new president Wang Fengying, involving teams including marketing, human resources, data, manufacturing and product planning, according to local media.