1. July New Energy Vehicle Sales Reach 991,000 Units

According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in July, the production and sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) reached 984,000 and 991,000 units, respectively, with year-on-year increases of 22.3% and 27%. NEVs accounted for 43.8% of total vehicle sales.

2. July Power Battery Installations in China Total 41.6 GWh

The China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance reported that in July, the installed capacity of power batteries in China reached 41.6 GWh, marking a 29% year-on-year increase.

3. SAIC Delivered 2.45 Million Vehicles from January to July

SAIC Motor announced that from January to July, the company sold 2.078 million vehicles wholesale and delivered 2.452 million vehicles to end customers. Among them, 619,000 units were new energy vehicles, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 25.2%.

4. BYD to Procure Huawei's Intelligent Driving System

Reports indicate that BYD’s Fangchengbao "Leopard 8" model will feature Huawei's intelligent driving system in certain versions. The project is currently underway, with the Leopard 8 set to be the first Fangchengbao model to implement urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) capabilities.

5. Dongfeng Motor Sales 10,080 Vehicles in July

Dongfeng Motor reported a total production of 8,903 vehicles and sales of 10,080 vehicles in July. Of these, 540 units were new energy vehicles, with sales totaling 1,543 units.

6. Neta Auto Inaugurates Hong Kong R&D Center on August 9

Neta Auto has opened a new R&D center in Hong Kong, focusing on core technologies for new energy vehicles, including intelligent driving, multilingual natural language voice interaction, and smart imaging, targeting the global market.

7. MG to Establish Manufacturing Plant and R&D Center in Mexico

MG Motor recently announced plans to build a manufacturing plant and R&D center in Mexico, aiming to make Mexico a central hub for the Latin American market.

8. HiPhi Enters Pre-restructuring Phase

Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone People’s Court made a ruling on August 8 to accept the pre-restructuring application of Human Horizons (Jiangsu) Technology Co., Ltd., the parent company of HiPhi.

9. Bentley to Debut Edition 8 Continental/Flying Spur at Chengdu Auto Show

Bentley announced it will showcase three Edition 8 models at the Chengdu Auto Show at the end of August, including the Flying Spur, Continental coupe, and Continental convertible. This marks the first appearance of the Edition 8 series in China.

10. South Korea Requires EV Makers to Disclose Battery Brands After Fires

Following a fire incident involving an electric vehicle in an underground parking lot in Incheon, South Korea, public concerns have risen. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport plans to hold a safety inspection meeting with domestic automakers and importers on August 13 to discuss disclosing battery information.