SAIC Motor to Appoint New Chairman

Rumors have it that SAIC Motor is set to appoint a new chairman. Current Chairman Chen Hong is nearing the end of his term and is expected to retire officially. The position will be taken over by SAIC Motor's President, Wang Xiaoqiu (Automobile Commune).

Denza Adopts "Direct Sales + Dealer Partner" Channel Model

Denza Auto’s Zhao Changjiang stated that to provide services to more users in a broader region, Denza will adopt a "direct sales + dealer partner" channel model. The national suggested retail price will be used, ensuring a transparent pricing system.

Leapmotor Vehicles Can Be Produced in Any Stellantis Plant Worldwide

Stellantis China confirmed that the Leapmotor T03 model has been successfully assembled at its plant in Poland. If economically viable, Leapmotor vehicles can be produced at any Stellantis group factory worldwide.

CATL and BAIC Group Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

Under the agreement, the two parties will collaborate deeply on the next-generation pure electric platform CIIC skateboard chassis project and battery swapping business areas.

2024 Hongqi H6 Launched

The new vehicle is available in five versions, with official guide prices ranging from 179,800 to 239,800 yuan. A new variant, the Zhixing Edition, has been added.

New Haval H6 Launches Today

The new Haval H6 offers five models, with 1.5T and 2.0T power versions. The price range is from 117,900 to 143,900 yuan.

NIO Restructures Intelligent Driving R&D Department

NIO’s Intelligent Driving R&D Department has recently completed a structural adjustment. Previously divided into perception, planning and control, and integration sections, the adjustment merges the perception and planning/control teams into a large model team, while the integration team is reorganized into the delivery team.

XPeng Motors' XNGP Urban Intelligent Driving Covers 336 Cities

XPeng Motors announced that its XNGP urban intelligent driving has newly launched in 14 cities this week. As of now, XNGP urban intelligent driving covers a total of 336 cities.

Fourth-Generation BMW X3 World Premiere

The new BMW X3 is scheduled to be released in the fourth quarter in Europe and North America first, and will then enter other global markets in January 2025 (Car Quality Network).

Ford Plans Further Layoffs in Europe

According to Reuters, on June 18, the head of Ford’s works council in Germany revealed that Ford plans further layoffs in Germany, Spain, and the UK.