Pandaily Digest｜Apr 3, 2023
Editor's note: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have reported their delivery volumes for March, showing that the auto market in China began to recover as demand for cars increased.
Chinese EV Manufacturers Unveil Impressive Delivery Volume in March
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have recently reported their delivery volumes for March. Based on the performance of NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto – all listed in both China and the US – it appears that they have met or exceeded their delivery expectations for the first quarter of this year. Link
Headlines from China
Top Executives of Automakers Share Views at China EV100 Forum
The China EV100 Forum took place on April 1, with several representatives from car manufacturing companies in attendance. They delivered speeches and shared their perspectives on a range of topics including the global automotive industry, new energy vehicles, and the development of intelligent connected vehicles. Link
Multiple Bilibili Content Creators Stop Uploading New Videos
In recent times, Bilibili users have observed that several content creators whom they have been following for a while now have posted videos announcing the temporary suspension of updates. This move has caused quite a stir on social media. Link
DJI Automotive Unveils New Generation of Intelligent Driving Solution
DJI Automotive, a subsidiary of DJI, announced its latest intelligent driving solutions at the China EV100 Forum on April 2. The company claimed that this solution can achieve L2+ intelligent driving functions without relying on high-precision maps or lidar technology. Link
News You Shouldn’t Miss
XPeng’s Mid-Size Coupe SUV G6 Appearance Exposed
On April 3, XPeng Motors released images of its new mid-size coupe SUV model named G6. The car will make its debut at Auto Shanghai from April 18 to 27 and will be officially launched in the second quarter of this year with a price range between 200,000 – 300,000 yuan ($29039 – $43559). Link
SemiDrive Launches Integrated Solution for Intelligent Cockpit and Parking
Chinese chip company SemiDrive recently launched an intelligent cockpit and parking integrated solution based on the high-performance automotive processor X9U. The solution integrates an intelligent cockpit, 360-degree views, and parking functions on a single chip. Link
OnePlus Announces Its Return to Indonesian Market
On April 2, Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus announced its return to the Indonesian market. Previously, the company had decided to withdraw from the Indonesian market in 2016 and disbanded its team in June of that year. Link
OPPO Significantly Reduces Employees’ Year-End Bonus
Besides withdrawing from the British and German markets, OPPO is also undergoing “dynamic optimization” in China according to a report by Chinese media outlet New Consumer Daily on April 3. Link
Luckin Coffee Opens Two Stores in Singapore
On March 31st, Luckin Coffee opened two new stores in Singapore and entered the trial operation phase. The two stores are located respectively at ION Orchard, known as the “Ginza” of Singapore, and Marina Square shopping center. Link
The First Model of BYD’s “F brand” Releases in June
On March 31st, a set of latest spy photos of BYD F brand's first model "SF" were leaked. The photos were taken on a winding and narrow coastal road, and the car's outline appeared more aggressive under the interplay of light and shadow. Link
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