China Auto Daily丨China Exports 4.69 Million Cars from January to September 2024

China's Automotive Industry Sees Significant Growth in Car Exports

According to Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the China Passenger Car Association, China exported 610,000 vehicles in September 2024, marking a 22% year-on-year increase. From January to September 2024, total car exports reached 4.69 million units, a 26% increase compared to the same period last year.

Detailed Breakdown for EV Exports:

- September EV Exports: 180,000 units, reflecting a 3% year-on-year increase and a 5% month-on-month rise.

- January-September EV Exports: 1.52 million units, up by 18% year-on-year.

XPENG AEROHT Began Construction of Its New Flying Car Factory

On October 27, XPENG AEROHT began construction of its new flying car manufacturing plant. This aims to produce the aircraft, the flying module of its "Land Aircraft Carrier", with an annual production capacity of 10,000 units. The plant covers an initial area of 180,000 square meters, including composites, connections, painting, and final assembly workshops, along with auxiliary facilities. The expected annual capacity is 10,000 units.

Changan Mazda MAZDA EZ-6 Launch

On October 26, Changan Mazda introduced the MAZDA EZ-6. The newly launched model, available in seven variants, is priced between ¥139,800 and ¥179,800. The EZ-6 is built on the "Yudian Zhixing" (驭电智行) smart architecture and features advanced battery technologies and intelligent systems.

Specs and Features:

- Battery: Qiji battery (骐骥电池) with 3C ultra-fast charging cells and CTP integrated technology; 15-minute charging from 30% to 80%.

- Cabin: Third-generation Snapdragon digital cabin with 3D holographic facial recognition and "Hi MAZDA" voice command system.

- Sensors: Equipped with 5 HD cameras, 5 mm-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars.

- Display: 50-inch AR-HUD for real-time lane merging visualization.

Geely's Star Series Launch Two New Models at a Starting Price of 99,700 Yuan

On October 27, Geely launched two new models under its China Star series: the Xingrui Dongfangyao and Xingyue L Dongfangyao.

Xingrui Dongfangyao:

- Models: Five variants priced between ¥99,700 and ¥138,700.

- Engines: Offers 1.5T and 2.0T engines, with a newly added 2.0T + 8AT powertrain offering robust and smooth performance.

Xingyue L Dongfangyao:

- Models: Two variants priced between ¥147,700 and ¥179,700.

- Engine & Transmission: 2.0T engine paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch or 8-speed automatic transmission.

- Suspension: First-in-class Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) variable suspension system, balancing power and comfort.