Sino-Japanese joint venture Dongfeng Honda launched the 11th-generation Civic hatchback on Tuesday. The model has two powertrain options — the 240 Turbo and the e: HEV — and is available in six variants. They are priced from 145,900 yuan ($20,930) to 179,900 yuan. Variants with the 240 Turbo engine generate a maximum output of 134… Continue reading Dongfeng Honda launches new Civic
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China’s lithium-ion battery sector posts rapid growth in Jan-Oct
A lithium battery pack is on display at a new energy vehicle expo held in Beijing, Aug 26, 2022. [Photo/VCG] BEIJING — China’s lithium-ion battery industry sustained rapid expansion in the first 10 months of 2022, official data showed. The total output of lithium-ion batteries exceeded 580 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in the January-October period, data from… Continue reading China’s lithium-ion battery sector posts rapid growth in Jan-Oct
China’s used car market less lively amid COVID-19 resurgences
A pedestrian walks past an outlet of Uxin, a used car dealing platform, in Shanghai. [Photo/China Daily] BEIJING — China’s used car market was less lively in November due to multiple factors, such as COVID-19 resurgences and unfavorable weather, data from the China Automobile Dealers Association showed. Last month, more than 1.27 million used cars… Continue reading China’s used car market less lively amid COVID-19 resurgences
GAC Toyota upgrades NEV production capacity
Vehicles of GAC Toyota are displayed at a motor show in Shenyang, Liaoning province on July 16, 2022. [Photo/VCG] GUANGZHOU — The second-phase new energy vehicle capacity expansion project of Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co Ltd was put into operation on Tuesday in Guangzhou, capital of South China’s Guangdong province. The NEV project covers an area… Continue reading GAC Toyota upgrades NEV production capacity
Dongfeng and premium marque Voyah deliver NEV innovation to Chinese market
Chinese State-owned carmaker Dongfeng Motor’s premium marque Voyah made the global premiere of its first sedan last week, as part of its efforts to explore the burgeoning new energy vehicle market. The sedan, called Zhuiguang, which means “chasing the light”, is the first model based on Voyah’s latest platforms ESSA and SOA, which help the… Continue reading Dongfeng and premium marque Voyah deliver NEV innovation to Chinese market
FAW Toyota delivers 10 millionth vehicle in China
FAW Toyota unveils its latest bZ3 sedan on Dec 18, 2022, in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] FAW Toyota said on Sunday that it has delivered 10 million vehicles in China, the world’s largest vehicle market. The 19-year-old Sino-Japanese joint venture is one of the most popular carmakers in the country. Established in 2003,… Continue reading FAW Toyota delivers 10 millionth vehicle in China
Voyah launches first sedan
Dongfeng’s premium arm Voyah made the global premiere of its first sedan, the Zhuiguang, on Thursday. The sedan, built on the company’s latest architecture, is Voyah’s third model after the Free SUV and the Dreamer MPV. The Zhuiguang is available in three variations, with the longest driving range on one charge reaching 730 kilometers. It… Continue reading Voyah launches first sedan
China’s high-end passenger car sales log robust growth
BYD’s electric models attract visitors at a new energy auto expo in Beijing. [Photo by A QING / FOR CHINA DAILY] BEIJING – Sales of high-end passenger cars produced in China registered rapid expansion in the country during the first 11 months despite the disruptions of COVID-19, industry data showed. In the period, more than… Continue reading China’s high-end passenger car sales log robust growth
German carmaker Audi aims to drive transformation with ESG efforts
Audi’s factory in Brussels, Belgium, is the world’s first large-scale vehicle production plant to achieve carbon neutrality. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Audi has long been known as a trailblazer, from its groundbreaking design language to its legendary Quattro, so the brand with the iconic four rings is synonymous with progress. The German premium carmaker’s progressive… Continue reading German carmaker Audi aims to drive transformation with ESG efforts
BYD exports electric trucks to India by bulk carrier via Shanghai port
Export-bound new energy vehicles line up in Shanghai Port. [Photo by SHEN CHUNCHEN/FOR CHINA DAILY] SHANGHAI — China’s leading new-energy vehicle manufacturer BYD on Thursday sent 40 pure electric trucks on a bulk carrier via the port of Shanghai, which are destined for export to Chennai, India. This also marked the debut of the transport… Continue reading BYD exports electric trucks to India by bulk carrier via Shanghai port