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On July 25, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) announced that its abbreviated stock name will be changed from "Dongfeng Automobile" to "Dongfeng Share" from July 30, 2024. The stock symbol "600006" remains unchanged. 

The reason for the above change was mentioned in DFAC's announcement. As DFAC, Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (DFAC's direct controlling shareholder) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFAC's indirect controlling shareholder) all adopt the same Chinese characters "东风汽车" (translated as "Dongfeng Automobile" or "Dongfeng Motor") in their company names, it will cause confusions to readers in disclosed information and official press releases. In order to help investors, customers and other relevant parties better identify DFAC and distinguish the business information of DFAC from those of its controlling shareholders, DFAC decided to change its abbreviated stock name. 

The change of abbreviated stock name does not involve the adjustment of DFAC's development strategies and business plans. The main business of DFAC will remain unchanged. 

From DFAC's Shanghai Stock Exchange announcement

On July 14, Dongfeng Honda revealed several official images of the Ye S7, the first model of its new electric vehicle (EV) brand Ye designed for the Chinese market.

The Ye S7 adopts a radical exterior design with modern body lines, presenting both dynamism and beauty. The vehicle measures 4,750mm in length, with a wheelbase of 2,930mm.

Based on the brand’s new Architecture W, the Ye S7 uses lithium ternary batteries supplied by CATL. Both single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor four-wheel drive (4WD) will be available to consumers to choose from. The dual-motor 4WD version achieves a maximum power of 150kW for the front motor and 200kW for the rear motor.

The vehicle supports OTA (over-the-air) updates which can continuously enrich vehicle functions. At the same time, Honda SENSING 360+ and Honda CONNECT 4.0 are integrated into the smart digital cockpit, coupled with advanced active AI intelligent technology, which ensures a safe and secure driving experience.

From a Dongfeng Honda press release

On July 10, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, was granted a license for intelligent connectivity testing by three Wuhan government bodies.

In March, Voyah launched the development of advanced intelligent driver assistance features based on the Free SUV. Upgraded with sensors such as four LiDARs, seven HD cameras, and five millimeter-wave radars, the model realized such features in designated areas and various road conditions.

In mid-May, Voyah successfully passed a test under the “Intelligent and Connected Vehicles - Track Testing Methods and Requirements for Automated Driving Functions” (GB/T 41798-2022) at a national intelligent connectivity test site. The test covers 32 test items in 8 categories.

From a DFMC press release