China Auto Daily丨 Dongfeng eπ Partners with Huawei for Intelligent Vehicles

CAAM: Top 10 SUV Manufacturers Sold 9.642 Million Units in 2024

On January 22nd, according to statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the top 10 SUV manufacturers sold a total of 9.642 million units in 2024, accounting for 65.5% of the total SUV sales. Among these ten companies, compared to the previous year, FAW-Volkswagen, Tesla, and GAC Toyota saw double-digit declines in sales, while the remaining companies all experienced varying degrees of growth.

Dongfeng eπ Partners with Huawei Car BU to Develop Mid-to-High-End Intelligent Vehicles

On January 22nd, Dongfeng Yipai or eπ, a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Group, announced a strategic partnership with Huawei Car BU. The two parties will deepen cooperation in the development, marketing, and ecosystem services of intelligent vehicles, jointly creating mid-to-high-end intelligent models. Previously, Huawei Car BU had already collaborated withVoyah and M-Hero under Dongfeng Motor.

EU Commission President: Willing to Continue Dialogue with China on Electric Vehicles

On January 22nd, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Speaking about the EU's decision to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, she expressed a willingness to continue dialogue with China. She emphasized the need for constructive cooperation to find mutually beneficial solutions and to maintain the interests of both sides. In the context of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and EU, she called for a fair and reciprocal approach to rebalance the EU-China relationship.

Lei Jun: Xiaomi Offers Free Roadside Assistance for Any Breakdown or Accident

Lei Jun, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, announced on Weibo on January 21st that Xiaomi SU7 will provide free roadside assistance for any breakdown or accident during the Spring Festival travel period. Additionally, Xiaomi will offer a $70 taxi voucher (valid for 5 days) and free vehicle delivery to a designated city. Xiaomi's service centers will remain open during the holiday to ensure seamless customer support.