BYD Veteran Zhao Changjiang Confirms Departure, Rumored to Join Huawei-Chery JV Luxeed
Zhao Changjiang once led BYD’s joint venture Denza and created the hit D9 model but was unable to replicate that success with subsequent products.
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Zhao Changjiang once led BYD’s joint venture Denza and created the hit D9 model but was unable to replicate that success with subsequent products.
Seres sold 44,700 NEVs in September, up 19.4%, bringing year-to-date deliveries to 304,600 units.
XPeng’s in-house XNGP ADAS will be integrated into VW-branded EVs in China, with the initial vehicle set for production in 2026.
The new brand adopts a more flexible cooperation model to achieve two-way empowerment of “GAC Manufacturing + Huawei Smart Technology.”
Dongfeng Motor Group is preparing to launch a NEV brand, internally codenamed “XY,” with its first model slated for release as early as the fourth quarter of 2026.
In August, STELATO S9 sedan sold 1,800 units as the luxury S9T launched, priced between RMB 309,800 and RMB 369,800. Can it boost sales?
The Hefei super factory has ramped up monthly capacity to 2,000 units, bringing the overall delivery lead time for the Maextro S800 down to two to three months.
Chery’s brand portfolio now spans five marques—Chery, Jetour, Exeed, iCAR, and Luxeed (the Huawei-backed venture).
In some pilot projects, the new framework has been referred to as ‘HI Plus,’ which differs from the ‘Smart Selection’ pathway where Huawei leads brand marketing.
Dreame Technology enters automotive manufacturing, planning an ultra-luxury electric vehicle by 2027, supported by extensive investment, strategic partnerships, and a robust global network.