’s Chairman, Young Liu, outlined his views on the company’s supply of electric vehicles (EVs) to Japanese automakers by saying that, “We can announce the second partner following Mitsubishi Motors Corporation soon.” Hon Hai is concentrating on its EV Contract Design and Manufacturing Service (CDMS) business. According to sources familiar with the matter, negotiations with additional customers are in progress. Hon Hai plans to begin volume...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

ions for the design and production of electric vehicles (EV) by saying that, “Contract signing with a Japanese automaker is expected to be completed in one to two months.” The specific name of the automaker was not disclosed. In February, regarding its Contract Design and Manufacturing Service (CDMS) business, Chairman Liu said that, “We have been in contact with Japanese automakers. They include Nissan and Honda.” In addition, Foxconn ha...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

CDMS 2024: XPeng AeroHT exhibits flying cars, performs first demonstration flight On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), XPeng AeroHT exhibited flying cars and performed the first demonstration flight in Chengdu with an X2 flying car, displaying future urban low-altitude mobility application scenarios. On August 29, XPeng AeroHT forged a strategic partnership with Sichuan General Aviation Investment Management Co., Ltd. (SGAIM)...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

CDMS 2024: GWM Poer launches 2.4T Poer Off-road pickup truck, starts accepting pre-orders for Poer Sahar Traverser Edition On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Poer, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the 2.4T Poer Off-road high-performance pickup truck and started accepting pre-orders for the Poer Sahar Traverser Edition long-range high-performance luxury pickup truck. The former is available in two variants priced...

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CDMS 2024: iCAR launches new iCAR 03T electric SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, launched the new iCAR 03T wide-bodied hardcore electric SUV. The model is available in 2WD and 4WD variants priced at CNY 139,800 and CNY 149,800, respectively. Adopting a personalized design scheme, the iCAR 03T presents a wide body style with extreme visual tension to users with design elements such as more radic...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/09

CDMS 2024: JMC Group launches mountain edition of Dadao pickup truck On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), JMC Group unveiled and launched the mountain edition of the Dadao pickup truck. The model is available in three MT (manual transmission) and AT (automatic transmission) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 133,800 to CNY 147,800. The Dadao mountain edition, the second Dadao model, is developed for rough roads. Designed...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

CDMS 2024: GWM Tank unveils gasoline edition of Tank 400 SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Tank, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, unveiled the gasoline edition of the Tank 400 mid-to-large-size urban off-road SUV. The model will be launched in the Chinese, European, and Asian markets simultaneously. The Tank 400 gasoline edition, a global model after the Tank 400 Hi4-T, inherits an urban aesthetic design. Equipped w...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

CDMS 2024: JAC Group launches passenger edition of T9 pickup truck On August 31, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), JAC Group launched the passenger edition of the T9 large intelligent pickup truck. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 154,800 to CNY 187,800. Concurrently, the automaker started accepting pre-orders for the Bobcat edition of the truck. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 1...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

CDMS 2024: BYD makes global debut of new Xia MPV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), BYD made the global debut of the new Xia flagship mid-to-large-size MPV. The model, with an estimated starting price of CNY 300,000, will be launched this year. The Xia adopts a gorgeous dragon-styled design and measures 5,145mm long, 1,970mm wide, and 1,805mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,045mm. Based on a next-generation plug-in hybrid platf...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

CDMS 2024: Changan Ford unveils new Ford Explorer SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Changan Ford unveiled the new Ford Explorer midsize crossover SUV. Powered by a luxury longitudinal RWD platform, a newly upgraded 213kW/445Nm 2.3T EcoBoost engine, and an optimized 10-speed automatic transmission, the new Ford Explorer delivers a minimum 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 7.2 seconds. The model has an expanded fuel tank...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

CDMS 2024: SAIC-VW launches Tharu XR SUV, starts accepting pre-orders for Passat Pro sedan On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), SAIC-VW launched the new Tharu XR compact SUV, which is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 79,900 to CNY 106,900. Debuted and available for pre-order was the new Passat Pro mid-to-high-end sedan. Adopting VW’s next-generation SUV design language, the Tharu XR measures 4,355mm ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

CDMS 2024: Chery starts accepting pre-orders for next-gen Tiggo 8 Plus SUV, debuts Fulwin E05 coupe On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Chery started accepting pre-orders for the next-generation Tiggo 8 Plus midsize 7-seater SUV, which is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,900 to CNY 149,900. The model is expected to be launched on September 10. Debuted was the new Fulwin E05 compact coupe. Adopting...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

CDMS 2024: Mercedes-Benz China launches AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ electric SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Mercedes-Benz China launched the new AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ battery electric SUV, with a price of CNY 863,400. The AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ adopts digital headlights with projection function and transverse spiral 3D taillights. It measures 4,880mm long, 2,032mm wide, and 1,672mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,030mm. The AMG EQE 53 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

CDMS 2024: Porsche China starts accepting pre-orders for Macan Long-range electric SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Porsche China made the global debut of and started accepting pre-orders for the new Macan Long-range battery electric SUV, with a price of CNY 598,000. The model measures 4,784mm long, 1,938mm wide, and 1,623mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,893mm. Based on the latest 800V architecture platform, the Macan L...

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CDMS 2024: Beijing Hyundai launches 5th-gen Santa Fe SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Beijing Hyundai launched the 5th-generation Santa Fe mid-to-large-size light-duty outdoor off-road SUV. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 195,800 to CNY 268,800. Inheriting the “Cross the Line” R&D concept, the 5th-generation Santa Fe adopts the “One Model” boxy exterior design to present a...

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CDMS 2024: Voyah starts accepting pre-orders for Courage electric SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the new Courage (Zhiyin in Chinese) premium battery electric SUV, its 4th model. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 209,900 to CNY 266,900. A global edition will be unveiled at a motor show in Turin, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

CDMS 2024: Hyundai China launches Ioniq 5 N electric SUV On August 31, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Hyundai China exhibited several models such as the Ioniq 5 N, the N brand’s first production high-performance electric SUV; the NPX1, a modification of the Ioniq 5 N; and the Elantra N, the first N model to be introduced into the Chinese market. Launched at the event was the Ioniq 5 N, with a price of CNY 388,800. Hyundai released ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

CDMS 2024: Cadillac debuts next-gen XT5 SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Cadillac debuted the next-generation XT5 midsize crossover SUV. The next-generation XT5 adopts a classic diamond faceting exterior design, with in-line headlights and a suspended roof. It measures 4,888mm long and 1,957mm wide, 75mm longer and 54mm wider than the existing XT5. The next-generation XT5 employs Twin-Clutch, a 4WD system enabling ult...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04

CDMS 2024: BMW China makes global debut of new BMW X3 long-wheelbase SAV On August 31, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), BMW China made the global debut of the new BMW X3 Long-wheelbase luxury midsize SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle). For the first time, the wheelbase of the BMW X3 is extended to 2,975mm. Adopting modern minimalistic philosophy, the BMW X3 Long-wheelbase has a body resembling a faceted raw diamond, which is inspired by the...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04

CDMS 2024: smart makes Chinese debut of new smart #5 electric SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), smart, a joint-venture brand between Geely Holding Group and Mercedes-Benz, made the Chinese debut of the new smart #5 midsize battery electric SUV. Online pre-order will start on September 20. The smart #5 is positioned as a large 5-seater luxury SUV. Based on a unique design language, the model has a boxy body for maximum ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04