1. William Li Denies NIO's Acquisition of Audi's Brussels Plant
NIO's chairman, William Li, stated that NIO has not been in contact with Audi's factory and is unaware of why this information surfaced. He emphasized that NIO has been very cautious with fixed asset investments.
2. XPeng's "Land Aircraft Carrier" Enters Airworthiness Review Stage
XPeng Huitian announced that the first type certification review meeting for the X3-F flying vehicle, dubbed the "Land Aircraft Carrier," has been held in Guangzhou, marking the vehicle's full entry into the airworthiness review stage.
3. Zeekr 7X Launched with a Starting Price of 229,900 Yuan
Zeekr's new 7X model was launched in three versions, priced between 229,900 and 269,900 yuan. Zeekr Intelligent Technology CEO, An Conghui, revealed that in just 20 days from pre-sale to launch, the 7X has garnered over 58,000 orders.
4. Denza Z9 GT Launched with a Starting Price of 334,800 Yuan
The new Denza Z9 GT, available in both all-electric and hybrid versions, is positioned as a D-class sedan and priced between 334,800 and 414,800 yuan.
5. Deep Blue L07 Launched with a Price Range of 151,900 to 173,900 Yuan
The new Deep Blue L07, a mid-sized sedan featuring the Huawei QianKun intelligent driving system, is available in both pure electric and range-extended versions.
6. Dongfeng's 60 Millionth Vehicle Rolls Off the Line
Dongfeng Motor Corporation announced that its 60 millionth vehicle, the new Voyah Dreamer, rolled off the production line in Wuhan on the 19th.
7. Li Auto L6 Surpasses 100,000 Deliveries in 5 Months
Li Auto announced on the 20th that its L6 model has surpassed 100,000 deliveries within just five months of its launch, setting a new record for the fastest delivery among emerging automakers.
8. GAC FCA's Changsha Plant Fails Third Auction
The management of GAC Fiat Chrysler (GAC FCA) announced that the Changsha plant has failed to attract any bidders during its third auction, with a starting price of around 1.225 billion yuan. The next steps for the plant remain unclear.
9. Mercedes-Benz Lowers Full-Year Performance Forecast
According to Reuters, Mercedes-Benz Group has revised its full-year adjusted sales return forecast to 7.5%-8.5%, down from the previously projected 10%-11%. The company expects full-year earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to be significantly lower than last year’s €19.7 billion.
10. EU New Car Sales Fall 18.3% in August
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) reported that new car sales in the EU fell by 18.3% in August, marking the lowest level in three years. Major markets such as Germany, France, and Italy all experienced double-digit declines in sales.