China Auto Daily丨Maextro S800 Unveils Four Stunning Exterior Colors

Maextro S800 Unveils Four Body Colors

HIMA recently revealed additional design details of the Maextro S800. The "MAEXTRO", derived from the Italian word "Maestro" (meaning "conductor" or "leader"), signifies the brand's vision. The Maextro S800 offers four exterior color options: a deep black inspired by the "Starry Abyss," a black-and-gold dual-tone inspired by the "Dawn of Polar Night," a purple-and-silver dual-tone inspired by the "Cloud-Capped Dawn," and a gold-and-brown dual-tone inspired by the "Wilderness Golden Glow."

Mercedes-Benz CEO: EU Should Encourage Chinese Carmakers to Build Plants in Europe and Reach Agreement on Tariff Removal

On January 20th, Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG, suggested in an interview with the Financial Times that the EU should encourage more Chinese carmakers to build plants in Europe. He also called on Brussels to reach an agreement with Beijing to remove the additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

TrendForce: High-End Autonomous Driving and Logistics Demand to Boost LiDAR Market, Estimated Value of $5.35 Billion by 2029

According to the latest report by TrendForce on January 20th, LiDAR is currently mainly used in the automotive market for passenger cars and robotaxis, and in the industrial market for robots, factory automation, and logistics. Driven by Level 3 and more advanced autonomous driving systems and logistics transportation, the LiDAR market value is projected to grow from $1.18 billion in 2024 to $5.35 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 35%.

Yutong: Expected Net Profit for 2024 to Reach RMB 3.82 Billion to RMB 4.27 Billion, Up 110% to 135% Year-on-Year

On January 20th, Yutong announced that its expected net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 will be between RMB 3.82 billion and RMB 4.27 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 110% to 135%. The primary drivers include a significant increase in overseas market exports, growth in domestic tourism and public transportation demand, and an increase in non-operating income due to the rise in the fair value of certain financial assets.