In July last year, Volkswagen officially issued a statement: The Volkswagen brand and Xpeng Motors reached a technical cooperation framework agreement, and Audi and SAIC signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen existing cooperation. Both cooperation contents mentioned that they will “jointly develop the exclusive Chinese market.” “Electric Intelligent Connected Vehicles”. Audi and SAIC will combine their respective advantages to accelerate the development of SAIC Audi’s new electric models to meet the needs of Chinese users for high-end electric intelligent connected vehicles.

As the first step in planning, Audi will launch a new electric model and says it will enter market segments that have not been covered in China before.

Subsequently, there were rumors online that Audi would purchase SAIC’s electric platform. SAIC said that SAIC and Audi had reached a consensus that the two parties would accelerate the development of electric vehicles through cooperation. Both parties agreed that the Chinese automobile market is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, so they will further deepen strategic cooperation and open a new chapter of cooperation to ensure a win-win situation.

In September last year, Audi China President Wen Zeyue said that cooperation with SAIC is one of the group’s important strategies for the Chinese market. Mainly because Audi’s global products are different from those required by the Chinese market, Audi chose to create a new joint venture with local companies.

Wen Zeyue also said that the cooperation with SAIC is not an OEM, but more importantly, it is to deeply empower Audi’s DNA into the SAIC platform. At present, communication on developing products for the new platform is still being actively promoted. It is expected that the appearance of the new product will be finalized next week. It will be a product that is very in line with the aesthetics of China’s trendy people.

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It is reported that the products of SAIC Maxus Wuxi plant cover light passenger cars, MPVs, pickup trucks, SUVs and new energy series, and are sold to 73 countries and regions around the world. Officials stated that SAIC Maxus Wuxi new energy and GST series product production, research and development and equipment upgrading projects are stepping up implementation and construction, and the first model is scheduled to be put into production in the second half of this year.

SAIC Maxus Territory has a very hard-core front design, equipped with a large-sized polygonal black grille, and the lights on both sides are also very hard-core. The length, width and height of this car are 5046 (5214)/2016/1876mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2950mm. It is positioned as a medium to large SUV. The car’s interior design is relatively regular, providing a full LCD instrument panel and a floating central control screen. In terms of seat layout, it has five/six/seven seats to choose from.

In terms of power, the car will be available in gasoline and diesel versions. The 2.0T gasoline engine has a maximum power of 192kW and a peak torque of 410N·m. The diesel version is equipped with a 2.0T twin-turbocharged diesel engine + 48V mild hybrid system, with a maximum power of 160kW and a peak torque of 500 Nm. In terms of transmission system, it is equipped with ZF 8AT gearbox.

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In terms of appearance, the front faces of the Roewe D7 DMH and D7 EV adopt different design styles, highlighting the differences between pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The headlight set of the pure electric version is split, while the plug-in hybrid version is integrated. The latter also uses zigzag-style LED daytime running lights, which are more recognizable. The front enclosure of the plug-in hybrid version also adopts a through-type vent design, which widens the visual width of the front of the car. The overall design of the side and rear of the D7 DMH is not much different from the D7 EV. In addition, the D7 EV uses retractable hidden door handles, while the D7 DMH has a relatively traditional style.

Roewe D7 DMH

Roewe D7 EV

In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the D7 DMH are 4890/1890/1510 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2810 mm. Except for an increase of 18 mm in width compared to the D7 EV, other data remain the same.

The interior design of the Roewe D7 pure electric version and the plug-in hybrid version is consistent, using Yunsu cockpit, the center console adopts a dual-screen design, equipped with a large-size full LCD instrument and central control screen, and supports ACC adaptive cruise, lane center keeping and other auxiliary driving functions. The seat is covered in leather, and the backrest and side panels are perforated to provide good wrapping. The passenger seat is also equipped with a boss button, and the rear row is also equipped with independent air-conditioning outlets and USB interfaces.

In terms of power, the pure electric version adopts a rear single motor layout, providing high and low power options. The maximum power of the high-power version of the drive motor is 155 kilowatts, and the maximum power of the low-power version of the drive motor is 145 kilowatts. In terms of battery life, the car is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery with a capacity of 59.2 kWh and a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 68.5 kWh. The corresponding CLTC comprehensive cruising range is 510 kilometers and 610 kilometers respectively. The plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-liter hybrid-specific engine and a drive motor. The engine has a maximum power of 82 kW and the drive motor has a maximum power of 150 kW. It is matched with a battery with a capacity of 21.4 kWh. Under CLTC operating conditions The fuel consumption when running on electricity is 4.3 liters/100 kilometers, the purely electric cruising range is 125 kilometers, and the comprehensive cruising range is 1,400 kilometers.

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As the first model of the Roewe D family series, the new car adopts a new styling design, providing pure electric and plug-in hybrid two-power options.

The D7 EV is based on the exclusive platform of SAIC Nebula and is positioned as an intermediate and advanced pure-electric sedan, while the D7 DMH is positioned as an intermediate and advanced super hybrid sedan, and will be the first strategic model to utilize the DMH super hybrid system on the ground.

The length, width and height of the D7 are 4890/1872/1510mm, and the wheelbase is 2810mm.

In terms of appearance, Roewe D7 adopts a fully enclosed front face, and has split headlights similar to the extraordinary F7, with simple daytime running lights on the upper part, and LED light clusters integrating both high and low beams on the lower part.

The new car adopts a wrap-around cabin, and the interior color is dominated by beige, which is cleaner and simpler. In addition, the new car is equipped with a dual-screen design and a two-spoke steering wheel with two-color stitching.

In terms of power, the Roewe D7 EV is powered by a 155kW rear-mounted motor, with a 100km acceleration time of 6.3s, and a CLTC combined range of 510km and 610km.

The Roewe D7 DMH is equipped with a 1.5L hybrid-specific engine with a thermal efficiency of more than 43%, a feed-in fuel consumption of 4.3L / 100km, a 21.4kWh battery, a CLTC pure electric range of 125km, and a combined range of 1,400km.

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During the reporting period, SAIC realized 2,072,000 units of vehicle sales and 2,238,000 units of end-user retail sales, and its monthly sales volume increased sequentially from the first quarter to the second quarter. Among them, sales in the second quarter increased by 32.5% compared with the first quarter, outperforming the market; SAIC’s sales in overseas markets reached 533,000 units.

SAIC announced that it has formulated a “Three-Year Action Plan for New Energy Vehicle Development”, and promoted the implementation of four important initiatives:

1. Innovative organization system to speed up response speed. The company set up a three-year action plan for the development of new energy vehicles command, the independent brand of new energy business development of major issues for rapid decision-making, and the establishment of ZhiJi automobile, passenger car company, two major attack team, the use of "strong project" management mechanism, cooperation with key enterprises to build a "close cooperation circle Adopting the "strong project" management mechanism and building a "close cooperation circle" with key enterprises to gather resources and accelerate project promotion.

2, clear brand positioning, improve the product camp. The company has further clarified the positioning of its own brands, such as Zhiji, Feifan, Rongwei, MG, Wuling, etc., to form a new energy brand camp with full coverage of "high, medium and low, domestic and international" markets; meanwhile, in terms of product layout, it is planned that Zhiji Automobile will launch 3 new pure electric models by 2025, and SAIC Passenger Vehicle will launch 10 new models to fully enhance its position in pure electric models, and to improve its position in pure electric models. Meanwhile, in terms of product layout, it is planned that by 2025, Wise Auto will launch 3 new pure electric models, and SAIC Passenger Vehicle Company will launch 10 new models to comprehensively enhance product competitiveness in pure electric and plug-in hybrid markets.

3. Enhance the core competence and strengthen the development momentum. SAIC has set up and implemented four core technology research projects, including "new-generation full-stack 3.0 intelligent vehicle solutions, EV energy closed-loop technology, advanced manufacturing integration technology, and centrally coordinated motion controller (VMC) technology", and has comprehensively improved its cost competitiveness in multiple dimensions, such as technology, efficiency, and scale, through shared platforms, agile development, supply chain optimization, and many other initiatives. Through sharing platform, agile development, supply chain optimization and other initiatives, the company has comprehensively improved its cost competitiveness from technology, efficiency and scale.

4. Change the system and mechanism to stimulate energy and vitality. The company has formulated special working rules for the relevant organizational structure on the new track, incorporated them into the internal control system, optimized the decision-making process, and formed a closed-loop management; implemented special assessment and incentives, and the relevant attack team has signed the "military order", and the winners are rewarded and the losers are punished, so as to stimulate the "spirit" of full dedication, enterprising, and the necessity to fight and win. "The team signed a special assessment and incentives.

SAIC said that in the first half of the year, SAIC sold 372,000 units of new energy vehicles, ranking second among Chinese automobile enterprises, and has maintained a “month-on-month increase” since January. 91,000 units of new energy vehicles were sold in July, hitting a new record high for the year, and the third quarter will be a sprint to “100,000 units sold per month”. “In July, SAIC sold 91,000 units of new energy vehicles, another yearly high, and will strive to sell 100,000 units per month in the third quarter.

SAIC also revealed the subsequent product development plan

summary as follows:

In the third quarter of this year, the LS6 will be equipped with an 800V silicon carbide electric axle, with an acceleration performance that is said to be “comparable to that of a million-grade supercars”, and a charging capacity of 200 kilometers in 5 minutes; subsequent to this, the autonomous tram will easily enter the “2-second acceleration club”.

In 2024, SAIC will promote large-scale mass production of solid-state battery technology, which is said to have “doubled energy density, higher safety performance, and lower cost”.

In 2024, “Vehicle Central Coordinated Motion Controller (VMC)” will be mass-produced, enabling vehicles to maintain body stability under different driving modes and complex road conditions.

By 2025, “Centralized Computing + Regional

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Zhou Ying, deputy general manager of the c-GM-Wuling brand business department, revealed that the Baojun brand has fully transformed into new energy sources. It has launched two new models this year and plans to launch three new models next year, and they are divided into three different product lines.

Regarding Baojun Yunduo’s controversial battery and brand issues, he said that he would focus on following up the company’s smart manufacturing and three-electric capabilities in Wisdom Island, face up to the problem, and actively improve it.

Baojun Yunduo, which went on the market last night, has four models: 360 Plus, 360 Pro, 460 Pro and 460 Max. It provides three colours Muyun Purple, Yunhai White, and Yanyun Green. The body length, width and height are 429518501652mm, and the wheelbase It is 2700mm.

Its body structure adopts a 5-door, 5-seat design, and all series are equipped with hidden door handles. Except for the manual control of the 360 Plus version, the other three models are all electrically controlled.

In terms of interior, Baojun Yunduo offers two colours of emerald and black pearl, equipped with a 15.6-inch floating smart central control screen and electronically adjustable driver/passenger seats. The entry-level 360 Plus is only available in black pearl colour

, equipped with a 10.1-inch floating smart central control screen and manually adjustable driver/passenger seats. In addition, all Baojun Yunduo models are equipped with an 8.8-inch full LCD instrument screen, and the exterior rearview mirror supports electric adjustment + heating.

In terms of power, Baojun Yunduo is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery. The battery capacity of 360 Plus and 360 Pro is 37.9 kW h, the cruising range is 360 km, and the charging power is 3.3 kW; the battery capacity of 460 Pro and 460 Max is 50.6 kW h. The distance is 460km, and the charging power is 6.6kW. The maximum power of the Baojun Yunduo drive motor is 100kW, the maximum torque is 200 N m, and the maximum speed is 150km/h. v

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In July, the sales of new energy vehicles of SAIC Passenger Vehicles (including overseas bases) exceeded 28,000 units, up 29% year-on-year; the sales of ZhiGi vehicles increased 111% year-on-year, and the sales of Feifan vehicles increased 47% year-on-year; the monthly sales of SAIC-GM-Wuling Colorful Electric Vehicle exceeded 20,000 units, and the new pure-electric vehicle model “Yunduo” opened blind orders, and “orders broke ten thousand” within 10 days. The new pure electric model “Yunduo” opened blind orders, and within 10 days, the number of orders exceeded 10,000 units.

In January-July, SAIC’s new energy vehicle sales totaled 463,000 units; overseas market sales totaled 630,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 31.6%; SAIC’s own brand MG’s sales in the European market totaled 135,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 148%, and sales of the MG4 electric car in Europe in the first half of the year exceeded 30,000 units.

SAIC Group was informed that by 2025, the proportion of SAIC independent brand will reach 60%, the proportion of new energy vehicles reached 50%, the proportion of intelligent networked vehicles accounted for more than 50%, and the proportion of overseas sales accounted for more than 20%.

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ZhiJi automobile CEO LiuTao through microblogging previewed the new car LS6 appearance design more information, said to “challenge the peak of the value of the medium-sized SUV”.

The car is said to have an “international style” and “artistic sense”: a globalized creative design and R&D team has been set up to bring together the creative inspiration and artistic exploration of City Life Style, which is the “cutting-edge of the global trend”. The color scheme draws inspiration from major artists and their works around the world, making the new car a “City Walk mobile work of art”.

This time, four color schemes for the Jiji LS6 have been officially announced, namely Ferdinand Pink, Monet Green, Vermeer Yellow and Raphael Tea.

SAIC Zhiji LS6 has now completed the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology declaration. According to the official preview information, the new car will debut at the Chengdu Auto Show (August/September).

According to the declaration information of the LS6, the length, width and height of this model are 4,904/1,988/1,669 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,950 mm, positioned as a medium-large SUV, adopting the 800V silicon carbide platform, equipped with a 100-degree Li-ion ternary battery pack, and a dual-motor version with an official range of 706 kilometers.

In terms of power, the LS6 is available in single-motor and dual-motor versions, with the dual-motor model having a top speed of 252 kilometers per hour and accelerating from zero to 100 in less than 3.5 seconds, with the batteries supplied by SAIC Times, a joint venture between Ningde Times and SAIC.

In addition, Liu Tao also released the charging data of the LS6 in the form of a personal test at the end of last month, in which he tested it in a 1000V / 600A liquid-cooled supercharger pile at Teco, and it finally took 19 minutes to make up 547 kilometers of energy (SOC from 2 to 80 percent), during which the charging power reached a maximum of 388kW.

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Based on the long-established mutually beneficial and win-win partnership, as well as their strong innovative technological strengths, SAIC and Audi will actively expand the depth and breadth of their cooperation, leverage synergies, and launch the next generation of electric models quickly and efficiently to enter new market segments, SAIC said.

SAIC also said that with the accelerated arrival of a brand new era of electric intelligence, the Chinese and global automotive market is undergoing an unprecedented and huge transformation. 2023 to 2025, industry-leading technologies such as SAIC’s 800V silicon carbide electric axle, solid-state batteries, Vehicle Central Coordinated Motion Controller (VMC), and the Galaxy 3.0 Intelligent Vehicle full-stack solution, etc., will be available in the new models represented by the ZhiJi LS6 These technologies will be gradually implemented in the new models represented by the LS6, creating the ultimate acceleration experience, ultimate safety experience, ultimate comfort experience and ultimate intelligent experience for users.

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Audi officially announced that it will cooperate with the domestic new energy brand, using the domestic platform to produce pure electric models.

Data show that for the whole year of 2022, Audi’s global sales of pure electric vehicles were 118,200 units, an increase of about 44% year-on-year, of which the sales of pure electric vehicles in China increased by only 9.8%.

According to Audi’s plan, by 2025 Audi will offer five locally-produced pure electric models in China and about 30 new energy vehicles globally.

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