China car news
Here are some recent China car news updates:
New Launches
- Geely's Geometry A: Geely's new compact SUV, the Geometry A, has been launched in China with a starting price of around 80,000 yuan (around $11,500).
- BYD's Song Plus: BYD has launched the updated Song Plus, a compact SUV with a starting price of around 120,000 yuan (around $17,500).
- Great Wall's Haval F5: Great Wall has launched the new Haval F5, a compact SUV with a starting price of around 80,000 yuan (around $11,500).
Electric Vehicles
- NIO's ES6: NIO has launched the ES6, a new electric SUV with a range of up to 405 kilometers (252 miles) on a single charge.
- Xpeng's G3: Xpeng has launched the G3, a new electric SUV with a range of up to 520 kilometers (323 miles) on a single charge.
- BYD's Tang DM: BYD has launched the Tang DM, a new electric SUV with a range of up to 405 kilometers (252 miles) on a single charge.
Industry Developments
- China's NEV sales surge: China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales have surged in the first half of 2022, with over 1.3 million units sold, up 114% year-on-year.
- Geely's acquisition of Volvo: Geely has acquired a majority stake in Volvo from Ford, marking a significant milestone in the Chinese automaker's global expansion.
- China's auto industry faces challenges: China's auto industry is facing challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, trade tensions, and increasing competition from foreign brands.
Recalls
- Volkswagen's recall: Volkswagen has recalled over 100,000 vehicles in China due to a software issue that could cause the vehicles to stall.
- General Motors' recall: General Motors has recalled over 50,000 vehicles in China due to a faulty airbag inflator.
- Honda's recall: Honda has recalled over 20,000 vehicles in China due to a faulty fuel pump.
Other News
- China's autonomous driving regulations: China has issued new regulations for autonomous driving, which will come into effect in 2023.
- China's EV charging infrastructure: China has announced plans to invest over 100 billion yuan (around $14.5 billion) in EV charging infrastructure by 2025.
- China's auto parts industry: China's auto parts industry is expected to continue growing, driven by increasing demand for NEVs and autonomous vehicles.
These are just a few of the latest China car news updates. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the Chinese auto industry, feel free to ask me for more information!