1. National New Energy Vehicle Ownership Reaches 24.72 Million

Latest data from the Ministry of Public Security shows that as of the end of June 2024, the total number of motor vehicles in China reached 440 million, with new energy vehicle (NEV) ownership hitting 24.72 million.

2. XPeng Adds 56 New Self-operated Charging Stations in June

In June, XPeng expanded its charging network with 56 new self-operated charging stations and 48 third-party free charging points. Additionally, XPeng announced the installation of its 1000th self-operated charging pile in Wuhan.

3. BYD Reportedly Plans to Build Factory in Turkey

Turkish officials revealed an imminent agreement with BYD to establish a $1 billion factory in western Turkey, with an announcement expected from the Turkish president in early July.

4. Polestar Technology Denies 30% Layoff in China

Reports suggesting that Polestar Technology (China) plans to lay off about 30% of its workforce by the end of September and that its Chengdu factory has shut down are false, according to the company. However, preparations for the new headquarters in Nanjing are underway.

5. Denza Z9 GT High-Resolution Images Released

BYD has unveiled high-resolution exterior and interior details of its first D-class intelligent luxury flagship GT, the Denza Z9 GT.

6. Li Auto L7 Cumulative Deliveries Surpass 200,000 Units

On July 8, Li Auto announced that cumulative deliveries of the Li Auto L7 surpassed 200,000 units in just 16 months.

7. Chery Plans to Launch €28,000 Crossover SUV in Italy

According to Reuters, Chery Automobile is set to launch the gasoline version of its Omoda 5 crossover SUV in the Italian market, starting at €27,900 (approximately $30,182).

8. Dongfeng Group's Sales Drop 13.9% in June

Dongfeng Motor Group reported total sales of 966,100 units for the first half of 2024, an increase of 2.2% year-on-year. However, June sales declined by 13.9% year-on-year to 154,200 units.

9. Official Spy Photos of Zeekr's New All-Electric SUV Released

Zeekr has released official spy photos of its new all-electric SUV, codenamed CX1E, which the company refers to as its first family SUV.

10. Current Imported BMW 2 Series Four-door Version to Cease Production in August

The lock date for the final production week of the current BMW 2 Series four-door coupe is August 6. The new generation BMW 2 Series four-door version will be produced domestically next year.