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Qiantu’s parent firm to establish joint venture in Jordan

The joint venture will bring Qiantu's K50, K20 and K25 to Jordan and serve the Middle East and North African markets, Qiantu said.

Qiantu's parent firm to establish joint venture in Jordan-CnEVPost

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Qiantu Motors, which is almost forgotten in China, seems to be continuing to push its presence in overseas markets.

Qiantu's parent company, CH-Auto Technology Co Ltd, recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Manaseer Group, Jordan's largest private company, to jointly establish a joint venture in Jordan, according to a press release yesterday.

Qiantu will work with Manaseer to expand into the Middle East and North Africa market, bringing exciting electric vehicle (EV) options to consumers in the region, the Chinese EV maker said.

Jordan has one of the most stable and reliable markets in the Middle East and ranks first in economic freedom in the region, according to the press release from Qiantu.

Manaseer was founded in 1999 and has 16 subsidiaries with businesses in construction, building materials, new energy, transportation, modern agriculture, minerals and other sectors, according to the release.

The joint venture will bring Qiantu's K50, K20 and K25 EVs to Jordan and serve the Middle East and North African markets, Qiantu said.

Founded in 2015, Qiantu was one of the first EV startups in China.

Qiantu's first model, the Qiantu K50, was launched in China in 2018, but the model did not win recognition for the company and was discontinued in November 2020.

On December 18, 2021, Qiantu held a strategy-sharing session at its factory in Suzhou, marking its return after a two-year hiatus.

Qiantu unveiled its new development plan at that time, and also held a ceremony to launch the Qiantu K50 sports car and deliver the model to customers.

In October 2022 Qiantu announced to showcase and start pre-sales of Qiantu K50, Qiantu K25 and Qiantu K20 in Malaysia, with Qiantu K25 making its global debut.

In March this year, Qiantu signed an agreement with Mullen Automotive, an American EV company, to expand into the US market, and the K50 supercar will be rebranded with the Mullen GT and GTRS.

These modifications will be in line with Mullen's current vehicle design language in the Mullen FIVE and Mullen FIVE RS.

To secure the supercar's status, the car will also feature an updated powertrain, targeting a 0-60 mph time of less than 2.0 seconds and a top speed of more than 200 mph.

Qiantu inks deal with Mullen to tap US market, K50 supercar to be rebranded as Mullen GT and GTRS

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Buick launches Electra E4 electric SUV in China at competitive pricing

The Buick Electra E4 starts at RMB 189,900 in China, with deliveries set to begin in July.

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General Motors' Buick brand has clearly adapted to the competitive Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market, launching its second model built on GM's Ultium platform at a competitive price and fast delivery pace.

Buick officially made the Electra E4, an all-electric coupe SUV, available in China yesterday, just two months after the launch of the Electra E5, its first model built on the Ultium platform.

The Buick Electra E4 is available in four versions in China, starting at RMB 189,900 ($26,520), RMB 209,900, RMB 219,900 and RMB 259,900 respectively.

For comparison, the Model Y, the best-selling electric SUV in China, starts at RMB 263,900 and the EC7, 's coupe SUV, starts at RMB 458,000.

The model will gradually become available in showrooms and its delivery will begin in July, Buick said.

The car is an all-electric coupe SUV with a length, width and height of 4,818 mm, 1,912 mm and 1,581 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2,954 mm.

For comparison, the Electra E5 measures 4,892 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width and 1,655 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,954 mm.

The Buick Electra E4 is available in two power versions, the dual-motor version with a maximum output of 143 kW for the front electric motor and 68 kW for the rear electric motor, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.

Its single-motor version features a front motor with a maximum output of 150 kW.

The Buick Electra E4 is powered by a ternary lithium-ion battery supplied by a joint venture between and SAIC, with a 65-kWh pack for the standard range version and a CLTC range of 530 km. Its long-range version has a pack capacity of 79.7 kWh and a CLTC range of 620 km.

Buick is one of the most aggressive in embracing the transition to electrification in the Chinese auto industry. It launched the Electra E5 on April 13, offering five versions with starting prices of RMB 208,900, RMB 222,900, RMB 225,900, RMB 239,900, and RMB 278,900 respectively.

On April 25, Buick announced that the Electra E5 received more than 8,000 orders after 12 days on the market.

On May 29, SAIC Motor, a joint venture between GM and SAIC, said the first deliveries of Electra E5 vehicles had begun, but did not announce the number of deliveries.

($1 = RMB 7.1614)

Buick Electra E5 gets over 8,000 orders in less than 2 weeks after launch in China

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NIO completes key regulatory process for its 1st phone model

's first phone model will be released and begin deliveries in the third quarter, William Li said in April.

NIO (NYSE: NIO)'s first mobile phone model completed radio clearance in China, paving the way for its launch later this year.

The electric vehicle (EV) maker's mobile device, model number N2301, received radio approval on June 19, according to a disclosure on the website of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

The device will support 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G network standards, and will also support UWB (Ultra Wide Band), a key feature when using a phone as a car key.

The disclosure focuses on the radio specifications for the NIO mobile device, covering frequencies, transmit power, and obtaining the approval is a key process to enable it to be sold in China.

In late March 2022, William Li, NIO's founder, chairman and CEO, confirmed that the company would venture into phone making.

A key driver of NIO's decision was that, in the rise of smart cars in China, owners' experiences are increasingly dependent on a direct and seamless connection between their phones and vehicles.

In March last year, Li told a group of car owners that Apple was closed to the automotive industry, for example, NIO's second-generation platform models come standard with UWB, but Apple does not open up the interface.

NIO has to study smartphones and car-centric smart devices from the user's interest and experience, he said at the time.

On April 1, Li said during a Chinese EV industry forum that NIO's first phone model would be launched and start deliveries in the third quarter.

NIO unveiled the new ES8 at its NIO Day 2022 event on December 24, 2022, and an introductory image of the model shows two cell phones in the second-row center armrest.

The wireless charging pad can wirelessly fast charge two phones simultaneously at 40 W, according to the text on the image.

In an internal speech at NIO last November 15, Li said the launch of the phone was a decision based on 5-10 years of long-term strategic thinking, according to local media outlet LatePost at the time.

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Denza sees 1st production cars of N7 SUV roll off line

The Denza N7 will go on sale later this month, with deliveries to begin in July.  |  BYDDY.US | HK

BYD's premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand Denza has seen the first production vehicles of the N7 SUV roll off the assembly line, Zhao Changjiang, general manager of the brand's sales division, said on Weibo today.

Zhao did not provide any more information, though shared two images of Denza celebrating the moment.

On June 13, Zhao said the Denza N7 had received more than 20,000 pre-orders before specifications and pricing were announced.

On March 26, he said there were many customers who wanted to get the Denza N7 released and on the market as soon as possible, and that the model was expected to receive 30,000 orders before its mid-year launch, according to the volume of inquiries.

Denza is a joint venture formed in February 2011 by BYD and Daimler, with each holding a 50 percent stake at the time. In February 2022, the Daimler brand was rebranded as Mercedes-Benz. BYD's shareholding in Denza increased to 90 percent last year.

In August 2022, Denza let the D9 MPV go on sale, the brand's first model after the reorganization. The Denza N7 is the second model after Denza's sharing-holding change and its first SUV.

On the first day of the Shanghai auto show on April 18, Denza opened reservations for the N7, but its pricing information was not released.

On December 20 last year, Zhao said on Weibo that the Denza N7 aims to capture the market for conventional internal combustion engine cars priced at around 400,000 yuan ($55,750).

On April 25, Denza said the N7 had received 10,569 pre-orders, just seven days after reservations opened.

On May 30, Zhao said at Denza's first brand day event that the Denza N7 would go on sale in late June, with deliveries to begin in July.

The Denza N7 is a 5-seat mid-size SUV with a length, width and height of 4,860 mm, 1,935 mm and 1,602 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2,940 mm, a previous regulatory filing shows.

Denza's only model currently in delivery, the Denza D9, began deliveries at the end of October last year and sold 11,005 units in May this year, the third consecutive month in which it has exceeded 10,000 units.

($1 = RMB 7.1753)

Denza's 1st SUV N7 surpasses 20,000 pre-orders ahead of official launch

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HiPhi begins accepting pre-orders for HiPhi X and HiPhi Z in Europe, deliveries to begin in Q3

HiPhi's third model, the HiPhi Y, which will be launched in China on July 15, will also be introduced to the European market soon and will be available for pre-order there by the end of the year.

HiPhi begins accepting pre-orders for HiPhi X and HiPhi Z in Europe, deliveries to begin in Q3-CnEVPost

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Chinese premium electric vehicle (EV) maker Human Horizons' HiPhi brand has announced the European pricing of its models and started accepting pre-orders.

HiPhi began accepting reservations for the HiPhi X and HiPhi Z from local consumers in Germany and Norway, with first deliveries of the vehicles expected to begin in the third quarter, it announced yesterday.

The HiPhi showroom at Munich International Airport in Germany will open shortly, and the first HiPhi X and HiPhi Z have completed their license plate registration in Germany, allowing consumers to visit the showroom to experience the vehicles and book test drives, it said.

The HiPhi X six-seater and four-seater versions start at 109,000 ($119,000) euros and 123,000 euros respectively in Germany. In Norway, they start at NOK 1,164,000 ($108,690), NOK 1,326,000 respectively.

The HiPhi Z starts at 105,000 euros for the five-seat version in Germany and 107,000 euros for the four-seat version. In Norway, they are NOK 1,110,000, NOK 1,143,000 respectively.

HiPhi begins accepting pre-orders for HiPhi X and HiPhi Z in Europe, deliveries to begin in Q3-CnEVPost

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Human Horizons launched the HiPhi X, the first model of the HiPhi brand, in October 2020, and deliveries of the model began in China in May 2021.

The HiPhi X starts at RMB 570,000 ($79,450) in China for the six-seat version and up to RMB 800,000 for the four-seat version.

In August 2022, the HiPhi Z, the second model under the HiPhi brand, went on sale. The model is available in five-seat and four-seat versions, with starting prices of RMB 610,000 and 630,000 yuan in China, respectively, and deliveries began at the end of January.

The HiPhi X is powered by dual motors with a maximum output of 440 kW and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.

The car is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 97 kWh and a CLTC range of 560 km.

The HiPhi Z is equipped with dual motors with a maximum output of 494 kW and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.

The car is equipped with a 120-kWh battery pack and has a CLTC range of up to 705 km.

HiPhi begins accepting pre-orders for HiPhi X and HiPhi Z in Europe, deliveries to begin in Q3-CnEVPost

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Both models have received EU certification from the TÜV Nord Group for sale in Europe, HiPhi said yesterday.

In Europe, consumers in Germany and Norway will be the first to experience HiPhi's new driving experience, said Mark Stanton, co-founder, CTO and president of Human Horizons Europe.

With Germany and Norway as the starting point, Human Horizons will expand its business to more countries and regions, he said.

The HiPhi Y, the third model of the HiPhi brand, will be launched on July 15 in China, and it will also be introduced to the European market soon and will be available for pre-order by European consumers by the end of the year, the company said.

The HiPhi Y was included in the latest list of models that will be allowed to be sold in China, announced by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on February 13.

The HiPhi Y will have a single-motor and a dual-motor version, with the single-motor version having a maximum motor power of 247 kW. Its dual-motor version has an additional front motor with a maximum power of 124 kW, according to the filing.

HiPhi was finalizing the pricing for the HiPhi Y series, with the 560 km range version expected to be set at RMB 369,000 to start, said Xu Bin, HiPhi's brand and communications manager, on May 24.

($1 = EUR 0.9160, $1 = NOK 10.7093, $1 = RMB 7.1745)

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