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BYD’s premium brand Yangwang opens first store in Shanghai, aims for 90+ stores by year-end

Joane — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:18:45 +0000

In a significant stride toward their ambitious expansion plans, BYD’s premium brand, Yangwang, has unveiled its inaugural store in the heart of Shanghai’s bustling business district and tourist hotspot, the Bund. This strategic move follows the recent launch of their debut models, Yangwang U8 and Yangwang U9.

Situated in Room 102 of the historic Roosevelt Mansion Building, the Yangwang Experience Showroom will serve as the flagship destination for customers eager to explore Yangwang’s cutting-edge products, technologies, and services. Unlike BYD’s traditional dealer model, Yangwang is pioneering a direct sales approach, aligning with industry leaders.

This newly opened store will offer a range of services, including sales, product experiences, test drives, and technology-sharing events. It represents the first in a series of carefully selected urban business district locations, emphasizing Yangwang’s commitment to providing premium services in prime city locations.

Yangwang’s expansion strategy doesn’t stop here. The brand has grand plans to open more than 90 directly managed stores in over 40 cities across China by the end of this year. With over 70 stores under construction, the company is gearing up to provide a comprehensive brand experience to customers, covering first-tier and major second-tier cities.

Underlining their commitment to customer satisfaction, Yangwang is introducing two store formats: Yangwang Showroom Stores and Yangwang Center Stores. The Showroom Stores will focus on providing exceptional sales and product experiences while organizing regular user activities. In contrast, the Center Stores will offer a comprehensive suite of services, including brand experiences, sales, delivery, and after-sales support. Some Center Stores will even feature an extreme technology experience area, allowing customers to witness the extraordinary performance of the Yangwang U8.

The Yangwang U8 is available in Premium Edition and Off-road Master Edition. While the Premium Edition is well-equipped, the Off-road Master Edition offers room for customization, providing options for a variety of preferences.

With this rapid expansion, Yangwang is poised to make a significant mark in China’s automotive industry, providing consumers with unparalleled access to their innovative and technologically advanced vehicles.

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Xpeng, NIO, & other Chinese EV makers take advantage of Tesla’s absence in Shanghai Auto Show

Sean — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:20:40 +0000

The Shanghai Auto Show has kicked off but it appears that Chinese electric vehicle makers like Xpeng, NIO, and Li Auto have stolen the spotlight by taking advantage of the absence of Tesla during this event.

As of right now, these brands from China have been bringing in big crowds during the major auto event. Meanwhile, the American EV maker has decided to skip this event. Taking the stage at Shanghai Auto Show, Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng have captured audiences with these Chinese EV makers as they unveil their latest premium electric vehicle. The companies are benefiting as the auto show lacks Tesla as one of its major brands.

At the Xpeng booth, a sales managed elaborated upon the company’s emphasis on quality products, stating that they have the edge over its rivals even when it comes to autonomous driving technology as well. The brand’s latest announcement was its new G6 electric SUV, which many have compared to Tesla’s Model Y. Based on its looks alone, it is clear that the design bears a resemblance with the Model Y due to its digital vehicle architecture.

This includes large single piece front and rear underbody casting. Notably, the G6 is also quite similar to the Model Y in terms of overall dimensions. For those unaware, the Xpeng G6 model is based on the SEPA 2.0 platform and is a compact electric SUV model. It is priced around 30,000 US Dollars and is around 10,000 US Dollars cheaper than the Model Y.

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BYD to Unveil Dynasty B-Class Electric SUV at Shanghai Auto Show on April 18th

Oğuz Çakır — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:30:31 +0000

The popularity of electric vehicles is increasing every day. The main reasons for this growth include advancements in battery technology, government incentives, and the need for companies to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. This has led to a constant increase in the number of available models. Recently, BYD announced on its Weibo account that the Dynasty B-Class electric SUV will make its global debut at the Shanghai Auto Show. Here are the details…

BYD to Unveil Dynasty B-Class Electric SUV at Shanghai Auto Show on April 18th

BYD has officially announced on its Weibo account that the Dynasty B-Class electric SUV will make its global debut at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 18th. The company’s promotional tagline for the event is “Empowered by light, ready to unleash.” According to information from BYD’s official Weibo account, the Dynasty B-Class electric SUV is an entirely new model in the company’s lineup.

The vehicle’s rear design is noticeably different from existing BYD models, giving it a distinct and easily recognizable appearance. Beyond this, the automaker has not released any further details about the new vehicle. Notably, it has been reported that BYD will also host a brand launch event at the Shanghai Auto Show, where the company plans to introduce two additional new models.

These include a million-yuan domestically produced supercar called the Yingwang U9 and a million-yuan new energy off-road vehicle named the Yingwang U8. With the debut of the Dynasty B-Class electric SUV and the introduction of two other models, BYD is poised to make a significant impact at the Shanghai Auto Show, further solidifying its position in the electric vehicle market.

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Polestar 4 to debut at Shanghai Auto Show this month as the company’s fastest car

Jeet — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:17:14 +0000

Polestar, a Swedish automotive company, has confirmed that it will unveil Polestar 4 EV car at the Shanghai Auto Show next week on 18th April.

While not much is known about this upcoming electric car from the company, it has been confirmed that the car will be the fastest one from the brand so far.

The Polestar 4, which will be a coupe SUV, is expected to have a design that falls somewhere between the Polestar 3 and the updated Polestar 2. The next generation model will be the fastest from the brand, which means it will surpass the Polestar 1, capable of 0-62 mph in 4.2 seconds.

The car will be the first production EV to come with design cues and sustainability enhancements that were previously featured on Polestar concepts. In a press release, the company says, “Polestar has taken the SUV coupé and transformed it for the electric age. Polestar 4 marries the aerodynamics of a coupé with the space of an SUV in a package enhanced by modern technology.”

As of now, there’s no information about the Polestar 4’s pricing or availability. Currently, the company is taking pre-orders for Polestar 3, which starts at $85,300 in the United States and is expected to enter production later this year. The company has already revealed Polestar 5, which is set to arrive sometime in 2024.