Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Xiaomi plans to add 7 new stores in August
On July 31st, according to Xiaomi Auto's official Weibo account, Xiaomi Auto added 16 new stores in July, covering three new cities: Jinan, Changzhou, and Changchun. We plan to add 7 new stores in August, covering 1 new city - Nanning. As of now, Xiaomi Auto has opened a total of 30 national delivery centers, 102 sales stores, and 58 service stores.
Comment: Xiaomi Auto rapidly expanded in July, adding 16 new stores and expanding to new cities, demonstrating its active layout and growth momentum in the automotive market. By continuously increasing its sales and service outlets, Xiaomi is constantly improving its brand visibility and coverage in the domestic market, accelerating its competitive pace in the automotive industry.
NO.2 Japanese Ministry of Transport issues rectification order to Toyota
On July 31st, the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that in response to violations of the "type designation" certification required for automobile mass production, the Ministry issued a rectification order to Toyota on the same day, ordering it to improve its organizational structure. This is the first time that the Ministry of Transport has issued a rectification order to Toyota.
Comment: Toyota has received a rectification order due to certification violations, exposing defects in the manufacturing process. This not only challenges Toyota's brand reputation, but also forces the company to improve internal control standards to ensure product quality and consumer safety.
NO.3 BYD and Uber reach strategic cooperation
Recently, BYD announced a multi-year strategic partnership with international mobility and delivery technology company Uber, planning to launch 100000 new BYD electric vehicles in key global markets to further expand the electric vehicle lineup on the Uber platform.
Comment: The strategic cooperation between BYD and Uber marks an important alliance between the two industry giants in promoting electric vehicles globally. This move not only expands BYD's influence in the international market, but also helps Uber accelerate its platform electrification transformation, jointly promoting green development in the global transportation sector.
NO.4 Three Japanese car companies announce official cooperation
On August 1st, Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi announced a partnership. Honda and Nissan will collaborate on software, battery, and other electric vehicle related technology research, including joint research and development of new technologies, optimization of production processes, and integration of procurement resources. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi Motors will also establish broader strategic partnerships with Honda and Nissan.
Comment: The cooperation among Japan's three major automobile giants, Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi, reflects the strengthening trend of cooperation within the industry in the face of fierce competition in the electric vehicle market and high research and development costs. By sharing resources and technology, these three companies can not only reduce costs, but also accelerate the pace of innovation to meet the challenges of the global market.
NO.5 Tesla achieves its first "10 million"
According to foreign media reports, on July 31st, Tesla announced on multiple social media platforms that its 10 millionth electric drive system has officially been taken offline at the Shanghai Gigafactory, and thanked all employees and customers. Subsequently, Tesla CEO Musk posted on social media, "Congratulations to Tesla's electric drive team
Commentary: Tesla celebrates the production of its 10 millionth electric drive system at its Shanghai factory, marking a significant milestone in the company's electric vehicle industry. This achievement is a proof of its technological innovation and production capacity.