Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent compete in AI

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- In the past several years, the rapid development of self-driving technology and intelligent vehicles attract many internet companies to embrace the promising segment.
As the top three internet giants in China, Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent (namely BAT) have all stepped into the emerging industry. With their core technologies, they join hands with their own automaker partners to apply the artificial intelligence technology in the self-driving segment.
Baidu: A Chinese internet searching engine giant
In August, 2016, Baidu invested $150 million in Velodyne with Ford.
In December, 2016, Baidu launched the artificial intelligence platform Tianzhi.
In 2017, Baidu invested many AI companies such as xPererception, Tuya Technology, 8i.
In July, 2017, Baidu released Apollo autonomous driving platform and gave access to many features successively.
In October, 2017, Baidu revealed its plan to launch autonomous bus next year.
Tencent: A Chinese social media giant
In April, 2016, Tencent established AI lab, opened through API and focusing on fundamental research in machine learning, computer vision, speech recognition, and natural language processing.
In 2016, Tencent invested iCarbonX, a China-based artificial intelligence platform for health data company.
In March, 2017, Tencent took 5% stake in Tesla, becoming one of Tesla’s largest shareholders.
Alibaba: A Chinese e-commerce giant
Focus: ET Medical Brain, ET Industrial Brain, Machine Learning Platform PAI 2.0
In March, 2017, Alibaba announced plan, centering on machine learning, chips, IoT and operating system
In October, 2017, Alibaba and Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen reached strategic cooperation agreement in vehicle intelligence.
The analysis is from Gasgoo’s report Overview on Autonomous Driving Industry. For the full report, please contact us at autonews@gasgoo.com.

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WEY VV5 monthly sales exceed 10,000 as LYNK&CO 01 goes on sale

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Official news from WEY brand came out on November 28th that WEY VV5 November sales have exceeded 10,000 units. As the first compact SUV model and the second model under WEY brand after VV7, VV5 has the monthly sales exceeding 10,000 units for the first time in less than 3 months since its launching day.
The sales of VV5 keeps increasing since it hit the market on the end of August, with the monthly sales volume reaching 4,569 units in the first month and climbing to 8,014 units in October. As both VV7 and VV5 have excellent performances, WEY have got nearly 70,000 users by the end of November.
On the very same day, LYNK&CO 01, the first model under Geely’s premium brand LYNK&CO, went on sale. The compact SUV, with a starting price of RMB 158,800 (around 24,064 dollars), has many similarities with WEY VV5 and is once regarded as VV5’s direct competitor.
Apart from VV7 and VV5, WEY plans to launch P8, P8x, VV6 and VV7x next year. The pure battery SUV model XEV and non-PHEV model VV7 Hi4, VV5 Hi4 have also made debut. WEY will have a comprehensive production line covering traditional fossil-fuel powered vehicles, BEV, PHEV and non-PHEV in the future.
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FAW Besturn Releases D-Life 2.0 System

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- At Auto Guangzhou 2017, FAW Besturn released D-Life 2.0 system. In addition to the functions in last D-Life system, such as, voice assistant, social, active service and other functions, D-Life 2.0 system also supports the connection and control between the phone and the vehicle.
D-Life 2.0 system provides users with the experience of remote control. In the event of vehicle failure, the user can call customer service through APP. In addition, D-Life 2.0 system also supports vehicles-diagnostic system, which can ensure timely detection of vehicle problems.
D-Life 2.0 system helps users to find the vehicle
When the user sends a car-seeking command via the mobile phone, the vehicle would offer visual and audible signals through a horn and three times flashes of turn signals to tell the user where the vehicle is.
D-Life 2.0 system helps to warm up the engine
Equipped with D-Life 2.0 system, Besturn’s engine can be warmed up remotely through APP on the phone. The user can set the time for the engine to start. In addition, air conditioner can be remotely controlled through APP.
D-Life 2.0 system helps to monitor vehicles
Users can check the state of doors, lights, trunk, as well as sunroof, and can remotely shut down them through APP.
D-Life 2.0 system helps to check real-time status
Vehicles diagnostic system tells the users which part of the vehicle has a problem. They can also call 4S for help through the APP.
D-Life 2.0 system and the introduction of the corresponding APP not only help to solve various problems encountered in using cars, but also achieve the seamless connection between the vehicle and the phone. It is intelligent connection in a real sense.
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GAC, Denso sign MoU on strategic cooperation

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On November 28, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation with Denso Corporation.
According to the statement, the two parties will cooperate in technology and talents. In technology, the cooperation focuses on the development of traditional auto parts and new energy vehicle auto parts as well as the full cooperation in intelligent driving segment.
In talents, both companies will discuss the plan, curriculum designing guide and teacher delegation of GAC University (cooperate training center), which is under preparation. Denso may also provide training opportunities for GAC workers.
In order to promote the cooperation effectively, the companies will set up a working team to organize and coordinate cooperation details.
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SAIC Roewe i6 2018 model starts at RMB 89,800

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Official news showed that SAIC Roewe i6 2018 model is officially launched with price ranging from RMB 89,800 to 143,800, including three 16T models with price from RMB 94,800 to 113,800 and six 20T models with price from RMB 89,800 to 143,800. Besides, Roewe will provide Alipay Red Envelope containing RMB 3,000 to consumers purchasing part 20T models, the actual sales prices of which are RMB 89,800 to 140,800.
Similar to 2017 model in exterior appearance, SAIC Roewe i6 2018 model continues to use the moderate and delicate family-style design. The new i6 adds practical configurations in part models including button start, driver seat 6-direction electric adjustment, side airbag, rear multi-link independent suspension and 17-inch wheel hub and air curtain airbag.
The new model continues to provide 1.0T and 1.5T turbo-charged engines for consumers to choose. The 1.6T model equips with 1.0T turbo-charged 3-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 125 horse power and a peak torque of 170 NM. The 20T model equips with 1.5T turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 169 NM and a peak torque of 250NM. The new model provides 6-speed MT or 7-speed dual-clutch gearboxes for consumers.
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Tesla sets up new energy R&D company in Beijing

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Tesla recently registered a new energy research and development company in Beijing, as we learned from the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System website.
The new company was named Tesla (Beijing) New Energy R&D Co. Ltd. with a registered capital of 2 million dollars. The new company’s legal representative is Xiaotong Zhu, Tesla China general manager, and its shareholder is Tesla Motors (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd. Statistics reveal that the shareholder invested solely into 13 companies which are sales companies across China except the new company.
The information from the department website shows that the new company’s business covers the research and development of electric vehicles (EV) and EV’s auto parts, battery, energy storage device, photovoltaic product technology and information technology. The business scope also includes the transfer and permission of R&D achievements, technology service, technology consulting, technology supporting, the import and export of technology and goods.
Its business scope indicates Tesla puts great emphasis on technology research and development in China. Auto industry analysts said since the American electric vehicle producer has attached greater importance to China auto market, it is possible for the company to conduct local research and development work.
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GAC NE officially independent from parent company

Shanghai (Gasgoo)-Gu Huinan, General Manager of GAC New Energy announced at the Auto Guangzhou 2017 that GAC New Energy was officially independent from GAC Group, symbolizing that GAC has entered into a new development stage of intelligent NEVs.
Feng Xingya, Chairman of GAC NE, stated that GAC NE, an innovative technology company established by GAC Group, is the first company to enter into GAC NEV industrial park and will lead the industrial park to attract more auto-related companies in the future.
Gu Huinan, Board of Directors and General Manager of GAC NE and Xiao Yong, Deputy General Manager of GAC NE both revealed GAC NE's future plan. Facing the problem of how to enter into the NEV segment in a large scale, Gu Huinan expressed that it doesn't matter the rivals they face, all that matters is that who can manufacture the best model in the next few years or even a decade. Gu expressed that most of the existing NEVs are rebuilt based on the traditional fuel-powered vehicles, and he believed that the NEVs in the future must be a totally original vehicles. He showed GAC's ambition in NEV segment, saying that GAC NE is determined to shape the technology, market, application scenario and even ecology for NEVs in the future.
GAC NE has made preparations for new energy technologies several years earlier. Now it released a variety of NEV models, like the GE3 and the GS4 PHEV. In terms of plug-in hybrid technologies, Gu introduced GAC's two core technologies, which will enable GAC to produce pure hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
At present, GAC new energy vehicle models were sold together with fuel-powered vehicles. Since GAC NE was founded on July 28, independent sales channel building was the top priority for GAC. According to Xiao Yong, they have started to expand the market and build the channel, and it is expected to build up flagship customer experiencing centers at Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin and Hangzhou in January next year. Xiao Yong believed that B2B and B2C market will be potential in the future.
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JAC, VW sign MoU to set up commercial vehicle joint venture

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- According to Volkswagen Group China, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 27 with Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd. (JAC). Three companies will explore the possibility of setting up a joint venture to conduct research and development on multi-functional vehicles (including but not limited to pickup, MPV, electric commercial vehicles).
The announcement also made clear that Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) brand will be on behalf of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft to be the main partner of JAC. They plan to cooperate in MFV design, technology, product quality through R&D as well as sales. The joint venture models are expected to cover internal combustion engine models as well as new energy vehicle models. As to the stake, JAC will own 50 percent in the joint venture while Volkswagen Group will hold the other 50 percent. The joint venture will be located in Hefei, Anhui province.
Actually, JAC is a leading automaker in commercial vehicle market. Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group China, said that the two companies have complementary strengths in the multi-functional vehicle segment.
As the competition in global auto market becomes more and more intense, VW has made great efforts to seize more market shares. To further cooperation with JAC is the latest news about its foreign expansion. In June, the German company and JAC announced to establish a joint venture to develop and build new energy passenger vehicles.
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Top 10 PV brands by October sales 2017

Shanghai (Gasgoo)-According to the data released by China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), among the top 10 PV brands by October sales, VW ranked first with overwhelming sales of 309,100 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.6%. Four local brands, Geely, Baojun, Changan, and Haval were on the list. Particularly, Geely took the second place among the top 10 PV brands with the largest year-on-year growth of 30% to 125,200 units. Baojun boasted the second largest sales growth of 25.3% year on year to 108,400 units, ranking the sixth among the top ten and the second among the four local brands. Contrary to the sales growth, the other two local brands, Changan and Haval suffered year-on-year sales declines of 15.1% and 13.1% respectively. Both Honda and Nissan entered the top five with sales growth of over 10%.

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Changan Ford shows first PHEV in China

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Changan Ford displays its Mondeo PHEV version at Auto Guangzhou 2017, which is Changan Ford’s first PHEV model and the first mainstream model enjoying subsidies and credits among all joint-venture middle-size vehicles.
The model will be put into production at the beginning of next year. All models under Changan Ford brand will provide electric versions by 2025.
The energy-saving Mondeo PHEV model uses one button to provide all shift experience with word of “EV Auto/EV Now/EV Later” rather than “EV/HEV/SPORT” on general PHEV models. Besides, leaf image on the model intuitively expresses the current energy-saving conditions with longer leaf representing more saving energies. The model also uses the new ternary lithium batteries providing cruise mileage of 52KM with pure electric conditions and warranty of 160,000KM in 8 years.
The model uses 2.0L Atkinson cycle engine and eCVT, similar to other Mondeo HEV versions. Customers may refer to battery condition, driving mileages and charging conditions on mobile phones by loading “Ford School” Internet applications, as well as searching for public charging posts.
In fact, Ford has slowed down its progress in releasing new models in China since the “1515 strategy”. Currently, Changan Ford is making foundation in brand sales and system construction to prepare for oncoming new models’ release. Electrification and Internet-connected economy bring new opportunity for Changan Ford, which is striving to establish a stylish and pluralistic brand image for Chinese young consumers.
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Beijing NEV parc reaches nearly 160,000, ranking first national wide

Shanghai (Gasgoo) - Beijing NEV Development Promotion Center Director Niu Jinming stated on 2017 NEV power charging and exchange technologies forum that, Beijing NEV ownership has reached about 160,000 currently, with private vehicles exceeding 110,000 units and renting vehicles of 15,600 units. All of the three numbers are the largest across the nation.
“Private vehicles account for 70% of the total, showing buying vehicle is mainstream behavior in Beijing”, Niu Jinming said. He revealed that governments in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei have reached agreement to form a platform for cooperative developments in technology transfer, industry transfer, policy cooperative research and market opening. He also expressed that the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei NEV and intelligent-connected allay established in October this year has promote some projects, with a production line for 500,000 units’ electric motors beginning construction and being partly put into production. MGL battery production line has been landed in Tianjin, with battery disassembly and recycling projects in plan. Special vehicle modifying project has begun in Caofeidian and monitoring platform project also begins construction in Langfang.
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Polestar Chengdu Production Center starts construction and will be completed in 2018

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- As Volvo’s high-performance electrification brand, Polestar was established on October 17th this year in Shanghai, and would construct a new production center in Chengdu. Reporters learn from official news that Polestar high-performance electric vehicle project has officially started construction in Chengdu Tianfu New Area New Industrial Park and is expected to complete in nine months.
Li Donghui, Volvo Global Director, said that, “The oncoming Polestar project marks the cooperation between Geely Holdings Group, Volvo Auto and Sichuan Province, together with Chengdu City steps into a new level. The project, based on intelligent manufacturing, introduces world-class manufacturing techniques and equipment to make a modern, digitalized and intelligent factory to produce high-performance electric vehicles on the basis of European leading techniques and export them to global markets. The factory will also become one of the most environmentally-friendly auto factories, aiming to obtain the globally famous green building evaluation system LEED golden certificate.”
Invested with RMB 5 billion by a joint-venture company established by Volvo Auto and Geely Holdings Group, Polestar Chengdu production center is designed by a Norway construction company Snøhetta. The production center will be complete in the middle of 2018 and then begin module equipment and pre-production test. The center will also construct a consumer experience center and test-driving lane.
Polestar first model Polestar 1 will be put into production at the first half of 2019 in Chengdu Production Center with an annual capacity of 500 units. Polestar 1 is a four-seat GT Coupe using “electric high-performance hybrid power” driving system with a maximum power of 600 horse power and peak torque of 1,000 NM. It’s also the first model equipping with Öhlins CESi system in the world. The new model has a cruise mileage of 150KM in blade electric mode, the longest among all PHEV models in auto market.
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FAW Car Co. plans to transfer Hongqi’s assets to its parent company

Shanghai(Gasgoo)-On Nov. 20, FAW Group released 16 notices successively, marking the opening for a new round of reform. FAW Car Co., Ltd. released a notice on asset transfer, saying that the company will transfer its assets of RMB 289 million, including parts of buildings, some related assets which were used to manufacture Hongqi's components and added-value taxes, to China FAW Group Corporation (hereinafter referred to as FAW).
According to FAW Car Co., Ltd., the asset transfer will help the company to optimize asset structure, increase operating capital, support the development of the company's self-owned business, and improve the operating and managing efficiency.
The transaction is expected to help FAW Car Co., Ltd. to increase profit of RMB 100 million in 2017. After the transaction is completed, FAW will be capable of expanding depth of processing for Hongqi’s components and enhancing the quality of its products, furtherly strengthening the brand building for Hongqi.
Last year, FAW Car Co., Ltd. had transferred Hongqi's assets of RMB 420 million to its parent company, easing its tough situation greatly. Now, Hongqi's return to FAW Group is a determined move with definite goals and directions.
Xu Liuping, Board Director and Party Committee Secretary of FAW Group, showed his great confidence in the revival of Hongqi.  He also said that they would spare no effort to support and build Hongqi brand and vowed to make Hongqi to be China's first luxury vehicle brand.
At present, FAW divided its vehicle brand into three independent parts, namely the Besturn department, Jiefang Department and Hongqi Department, which is the only vehicle brand directly led by FAW. Concentrated on brand position, market perception, technology preparation and R&D for vehicle models, Hongqi can be rejuvenated with abundant changes such as reshaping brand image and improving R&D efficiency for products.
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Autonomous and intelligent-connected models at Auto Guangzhou 2017-- Nissan LEAF

All-new Nissan LEAF
As the representative of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the all-new Nissan LEAF employs a range of advanced autonomous driving technologies, including Nissan ProPILOT, ProPILOT Park and e-Pedal. Moreover, the new model connects the driver, the model and the community with the Nissan Connect, which helps the model to share the power with families, buildings and power grid to expand the application scenarios of the model.

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 Concept
The Nissan Vmotion 2.0 Concept features a stylish appearance, a masculine design, a spacious interior and advanced technologies, delivering a remarkable intelligent and comfortable driving experience. What's more, the Nissan Vmotion 2.0 Concept also showcased the development directions of Nissan ProPILOT technology, which can realize autonomous driving on highway sand urban roads.

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Autonomous and intelligent-connected models at Auto Guangzhou 2017--GAC

Shanghai (Gasgoo)-Themed New Technology New Life, the Auto Guangzhou 2017 has attracted a wide variety of auto giants to showcase their high-tech autonomous driving and intelligent-connected vehicle models. The following rounds up the intelligent models presented at the Auto Guangzhou 2017.
GAC third-gen autonomous driving prototype
GAC showcased its third-gen autonomous driving prototype model at the Auto Guangzhou 2017. Compared with the prototypes of the last two generations, the third-gen autonomous driving prototype was added a lot of sensors, including two color cameras and a 64-line laser radar, which will enable the model to realize L5-featured autonomous driving. It is also revealed that GAC has determined to mass produce L3-featured autonomous vehicles in 2019.

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Dongfeng Citroen to launch two new models in 2018

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Dongfeng Citroen launched its second SUV model new C5 Aircross this year, and plans to introduce C3 Aircross and another new middle-size vehicle next year.
As a new B+-class SUV model, C3 Aircross has been launched in overseas market and will be locally produced in 2018. The new model has split-design front headlights with large-size rectangular air-inlet grilles. Side lights also adopt rectangular design wrapped with red decoration. The model has suspension-style roof in side body, with reflectors, racks and windows between C, D columns all being decorated in red. Silver protection plate is equipped in the tail with taillights are designed in homocentric squares.
The model uses “T”-shape central console in interior decoration with 3-spoke multi-functional steering wheel and big-size screen. It’s expected to equip with AliOS intelligent-connected system co-developed by Alibaba and Zebra Network. It will equip with 1.2T engine matching with 6-speed MT and 6-speed AMT gearboxes.
The new middle-class vehicle is expected to be built on PSA’s latest EMP2 platform, which could adjust wheelbase length and chassis heights according to requirements. The new model will also adopt designing elements from CXPERIENCE concept model and is expected to equip with 1.8T engine.
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Audi forecasts 2017 sales in China to reach approximately 600,000 units

Shanghai(Gasgoo)-Audi predicted that it will see robust sales growth in November and December, which will reverse a year-on-year sales decline of 3% in the previous ten months. Joachim Wedler, President of Audi China, expected that Audi will gain a single-digit percentage rise in full-year volumes in China.
Joachim Wedler stated that Audi will be revived though it had some challenges in the first five months. Sales of Audi reached 585,000 units in China last year, and it is expected to reach approximately 600,000 units by the end of 2017. But Joachim Wedler declined to reveal a specific sales forecast for 2018, but said that the high-end vehicle market may undergo a single-digit growth, and that Audi will not drag down the average growth rate.
Audi suffered sales slump earlier this year in China mainly due to Audi's establishment of a second JV with SAIC Group, which worsened the relationships with its existing dealers. According to industry insiders, the move infuriated Audi's existing dealers, which mainly sell vehicles jointly manufactured by its JV with FAW. To protest, the existing dealers stopped stocking, greatly decreasing Audi's sales in China, experts said.
According to Yale Zhang, managing director of consultancy Automotive Foresight, another important reason that decreased Audi sales is the Audi A6, which is too old-fashioned to compete with the new Mercedes-Benz and the BMW 5 Series. Fortunately, Audi had signed agreements with the dealers in May, and their relationships has revovered since then, Joachim Wedler added. Moreover, Audi has been redesigning the Audi A6, and planned to launch the new model in 2018. But it declined to expose when it might hit the Chinese market. In addition, Audi plans to launch five locally-produced NEV models over the next few years.
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6,000 Lynk & Co 01 models snapped up in 137 seconds

Shanghai (Gasgoo)-On Nov. 17, the Lynk & Co 01 started preorder at the Auto Guangzhou 2017 with a price  range between RMB 170,000 and RMB 240,000. Four regular models and one limited edition themed time were offered for the preorder. Amazingly, 6,000 Lynk & Co 01 models were snapped up in 137 seconds and finished payment online in 57 minutes, setting a new sales record among automakers.
The Lynk & Co 01 features a noble, sporty, stylish and impressive appearance. With a modern design, the model boasts a high recognition and high-quality front end. It also features LED running lamps and a pulling-through intake grille. Thanks to the LED taillights and multiple personalized decorations, including a black car roof and a silver luggage rack, the new model looks youthful and fashionable.
The 01 adopts a simple and neat design style, featuring a youthful, modern and premium interior with a variety of high-tech amenities, including a 10.2-inch center console, an all-LCD instrument panel, an onboard connected system, a panoramic sunroof and a blind spot monitoring system, etc.
Powered by a VEP4 2.0T engine from the Drive-E series, the Lynk & Co 01 can deliver a maximum power output of 190hp and a peak torque of 300Nm. It offers two engine variants and three transmission variants.
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