On February 11, 2023, Bitauto editors selected the following content for you:
1. Tesla Model Y domestic price increase
2. BYD Qin PLUS DM-i 2023 Champion Edition is launched
3. Hohhot has completely lifted restrictions on “pickup trucks entering the city”
4. Hongqi H9 Wencheng modified car debuted at Osaka Modified Auto Show
5. Hesai Technology officially landed on Nasdaq
6. Mercedes-Benz recalls domestic EQE and imported GLE/GLS
7. Audi expands recall of some imported models
8. Lantu FREE welcomes OTA 3.0 version upgrade
Headline: Tesla Model Y price increases in China
Tesla has officially adjusted its price, and the Model Y rear-wheel drive model has increased by 2,000 yuan, selling for 261,900 yuan. This round of price adjustment is Tesla China's first price increase after several price cuts, but the price adjustment model is only the entry-level version of Tesla Model Y. In fact, this price adjustment is "traceable". On January 24 and February 4, Tesla has adjusted the price of Model Y in the United States twice in a row. Compared with the United States, the price of domestic Model Y The current selling price can also be called "cheap".
As an entry-level model, the Model Y rear-wheel drive CLTC has a range of 545 kilometers, a top speed of 217 kilometers per hour, and an acceleration time of 6.9 seconds to 0-100km/h. The estimated delivery date is 2-5 weeks. The Bitauto App sales list shows that Model Y sold 14,184 units in January 2023, ranking 14th among all models.
New car: BYD Qin PLUS DM-i 2023 Champion Edition launched
BYD Qin PLUS DM-i 2023 Champion Edition is officially launched, with a price range of 99,800-145,800 yuan. As a new model, Qin PLUS DM-i 2023 Champion Edition has added ink jade blue exterior color and warm sun brown interior color. The interior has a new color of warm sun brown, the integrated sports seats have been added with perforation technology, the car has also been replaced with a larger 8.8-inch suspended instrument, and the car system has been upgraded to the latest DiLink 4.0 (4G) intelligent network connected system.
In terms of configuration, the Qin PLUS DM-i 2023 Champion Edition high-end model has been upgraded to 8 speakers, the high-end model has added front seat heating, and the car key has been changed from the previous two smart keys to one smart key + an NFC Card key. The new car continues to be equipped with the DM-i super hybrid system, in which the 1.5L four-cylinder "Snap Cloud" naturally aspirated engine has a maximum horsepower of 110Ps, a peak torque of 135N·m, and a NEDC pure electric cruising range of 55km and 120km respectively. The acceleration time to 100 kilometers is 7.3 seconds, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 3.8L.
Transportation: Hohhot has completely lifted restrictions on "pickup trucks entering the city"
Hohhot announced the complete cancellation of restrictions on "pickup trucks entering the city" and the city-wide lifting of restrictions on the passage of multi-purpose trucks (pickup trucks) into the city. Multi-purpose trucks (pickup trucks) enjoy the same passage rights as small ordinary buses. This notice shall be implemented from the date of issuance. If the contents of other notices previously issued by the Traffic Management Detachment of the Hohhot Public Security Bureau conflict with this notice, this notice shall prevail.
2023 Osaka Modified Auto Show: Hongqi H9 Wencheng modified car unveiled
The Hongqi H9 Wencheng modified car jointly built by Bitauto and Yoyoge was unveiled at the Osaka Modified Auto Show in Japan. Hongqi H9 is a car that has China's independent intellectual property rights and is manufactured in China. The modification also follows the concept of using all Chinese brand modification parts. The vehicle's power system, braking system, air suspension, wheels, carbon fiber parts, interiors, etc. are all designed in China and made in China.
The concept of Hongqi H9 Wencheng modified car is to personify a Hongqi H9 into "Princess Wencheng". The gradually sinking curve of the car body from front to back is inspired by the long skirt worn by Princess Wencheng when she got married. The exterior paint of the whole car is made of Snow Lake Silver, which shows the historical allusion of Princess Wencheng looking back at her hometown by the snow lake in Tibet. The red breathing light strip on the front of the car is not only an extension of the classic design elements of the Hongqi brand, but also simulates the human breathing frequency, giving the entire car a more humanized sense of communication. Two aviation turbojet engines are installed in the exhaust pipe at the rear of the car to further enhance the vehicle's acceleration capability. The two turbojet engines are powered by aviation kerosene. The aviation kerosene tank is hidden at the bottom of the trunk. The start switch is located at the bottom of the steering wheel. The operating status display of the turbojet engines is installed in the driver's seat sun visor.
Industry: Hesai Technology officially listed on Nasdaq
Hesai Technology announced that it was officially listed on the NASDAQ stock market in the United States, with the stock code "HSAI" and an initial public offering price of US$19 per share. It is expected that after this listing and financing, Hesai Technology plans to use 40% of the funds raised for general corporate purposes such as strategic investments and acquisitions, 35% for research and development, and 25% for improving manufacturing capabilities.
Hesai Technology was established in Shanghai at the end of 2014. It first focused on the research and development of laser gas sensors. In 2016, it began to explore driverless lidar products. Currently, the company's products are used in driverless driving, advanced assisted driving, robots and Internet of Vehicles, etc. Multiple areas.
Recall: Mercedes-Benz’s domestic EQE and imported GLE/GLS
Starting from February 13, 2023, Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. will recall some imported GLE SUVs and GLS with production dates between July 19, 2021 and August 3, 2022. SUV cars, a total of 70 vehicles. Some vehicles within the scope of this recall are defective due to steering couplingThe locking bolt is not tightened according to the specified torque, resulting in a gap between the locking bolt and the steering coupling, and may become further loosened due to vehicle vibration. In extreme cases, the locking bolt may come out of the steering coupling, affecting the vehicle's control and posing the risk of a collision. Mercedes-Benz will replace the locking bolts of the steering coupling for vehicles within the scope of the recall for free and tighten them according to standard torque to eliminate safety hazards.
From now on, Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd. will recall some domestic EQE electric vehicles with production dates between September 18, 2022 and October 29, 2022, a total of 223 vehicles. The high-voltage battery management system software control logic settings of the vehicles within the scope of this recall are unreasonable, which may cause the insulation measurement device (IMD) inside the high-voltage battery to shut down abnormally, causing the high-voltage battery to lose power and the vehicle to lose power while driving, posing safety risks. Mercedes-Benz will update the high-voltage battery management system software for vehicles within the recall scope for free to eliminate safety hazards.
Recall: Some imported Audi models
Starting from February 20, 2023, Audi will expand the recall of some imported A6 Allroad, A6 Avant, A7, RS6, RS7, S6, and S7 with production dates between March 31, 2021 and June 1, 2022. Cars, a total of 3330 vehicles. For some vehicles within the scope of this recall, due to changes in the installation position of the fuel delivery module and excessive geometric tolerances of the fuel level sensor, the fuel level sensor may get stuck on the ventilation pipe in the fuel tank, causing the fuel level displayed in the combination instrument to If the driving range is incorrect, the vehicle may stall while driving due to exhaustion of fuel, posing a safety hazard.
This recall activity is an expanded recall of the "FAW-Volkswagen Co., Ltd. Recalls Some Imported Audi Vehicles" recall activity released on July 29, 2022. FAW-Volkswagen Co., Ltd. will entrust Audi authorized dealers to replace optimized fuel level sensors for vehicles within the recall scope for free to eliminate safety hazards.
OTA: Lantu FREE welcomes version 3.0 upgrade
Lantu Automobile has released Lantu FREE OTA version 3.0, which has made 71 optimizations and improvements to the car and machine, including 13 new features and 58 experience optimizations. The main updates include the beautification of the car-machine interface, the launch of the smart island function, and the upgrade of the navigation experience.
In addition to the above updates, this OTA has also made many optimizations to intelligent voice, instrument display and system functions. For example, new voice skills can be added to directly switch power modes; a quick account switching function has been added, and the same vehicle can Adapt to the driving habits of different people, allowing the whole family to share Lantu FREE; the vehicle has a new instrument card component custom editing function, users can combine it according to their own usage habits, and the operation is as convenient as a mobile phone; a new subtotal mileage function is added , allowing users toAccurately grasp the vehicle usage data of each trip, etc.
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Editor: Guo Xiao