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Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
State-owned Chinese carmakers GAC and JAC forecast record Q2 losses
Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and JAC Group expect to post their biggest ever second-quarter losses next month, as the state-owned Chinese automakers struggle with competition at home and abroad. China's auto sector is reeling from overcapacity and an extended price war, prompting regulators and industry executives to warn about risks to the sector's long-term viability. State-owned automakers are generally struggling more than private peers such as BYD, Geely and Great Wall Motor, with many teaming up with Huawei to launch new brands and develop new EVs to try to tap into the tech giant's technologies and brand halo. GAC expects its quarterly loss to widen to between 1.1 billion yuan and 1.9 billion yuan ($153-265 million) from 731.6 million yuan in the first quarter, according to a stock filing on Friday. That compares with a 296 million yuan profit in the second quarter of 2024. An expected first-half loss of up to 2.6 billion yuan would be GAC's biggest six-month loss since listing in 2010 and was attributed in part to its new EV and plug-in hybrid models failing to meet sales goals, as well as the price war. GAC has shared in the losses of its Japanese partners, Honda and Toyota, which have ceded market share in China to local brands such as BYD. Sales of GAC's Aion- and Trumpchi-branded EV and plug-in hybrid cars have also weakened amid intense competition. JAC Group's EV and plug-in sales slumped 35.1% to account for just 4.4% of its overall first-half sales. The firm expects a net loss of 457 million yuan in the second quarter, more than double its first-quarter loss and compared to a 195.3 million yuan profit in the second quarter of last year, according to a stock filing on Monday. Export-reliant JAC said its export business was in decline due to "an increasingly complex international situation and intensified competition in overseas auto markets". JAC is still ramping up production capacity for its high-end EV project, the filing added. The Maextro S800 electric sedan, co-developed with Huawei, went on sale at the end of May priced from 708,000 yuan, making it the most expensive EV released under the Huawei-led automotive alliance and sales network. Arcfox, the EV unit of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC), said on Monday it expected a second-quarter loss of up to 1.5 billion yuan, narrower than in the same period last year. That would, however, extend a streak of quarterly losses stretching back to the start of 2020. GAC, JAC and Arcfox are not due to report their first-half results until August 29, but Chinese companies sometimes voluntarily publish estimates in advance when significant changes are anticipated. Major automakers including BYD, Geely and Chery are yet to disclose forecasts ahead of their earnings announcements.>
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
State-owned Chinese carmakers GAC and JAC forecast record Q2 losses
BEIJING (Reuters) -Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and JAC Group expect to post their biggest ever second-quarter losses next month, as the state-owned Chinese automakers struggle with competition at home and abroad. China's auto sector is reeling from overcapacity and an extended price war, prompting regulators and industry executives to warn about risks to the sector's long-term viability. State-owned automakers are generally struggling more than private peers such as BYD, Geely and Great Wall Motor, with many teaming up with Huawei to launch new brands and develop new EVs to try to tap into the tech giant's technologies and brand halo. GAC expects its quarterly loss to widen to between 1.1 billion yuan and 1.9 billion yuan ($153-265 million) from 731.6 million yuan in the first quarter, according to a stock filing on Friday. That compares with a 296 million yuan profit in the second quarter of 2024. An expected first-half loss of up to 2.6 billion yuan would be GAC's biggest six-month loss since listing in 2010 and was attributed in part to its new EV and plug-in hybrid models failing to meet sales goals, as well as the price war. GAC has shared in the losses of its Japanese partners, Honda and Toyota, which have ceded market share in China to local brands such as BYD. Sales of GAC's Aion- and Trumpchi-branded EV and plug-in hybrid cars have also weakened amid intense competition. JAC Group's EV and plug-in sales slumped 35.1% to account for just 4.4% of its overall first-half sales. The firm expects a net loss of 457 million yuan in the second quarter, more than double its first-quarter loss and compared to a 195.3 million yuan profit in the second quarter of last year, according to a stock filing on Monday. Export-reliant JAC said its export business was in decline due to "an increasingly complex international situation and intensified competition in overseas auto markets". JAC is still ramping up production capacity for its high-end EV project, the filing added. The Maextro S800 electric sedan, co-developed with Huawei, went on sale at the end of May priced from 708,000 yuan, making it the most expensive EV released under the Huawei-led automotive alliance and sales network. Arcfox, the EV unit of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC), said on Monday it expected a second-quarter loss of up to 1.5 billion yuan, narrower than in the same period last year. That would, however, extend a streak of quarterly losses stretching back to the start of 2020. GAC, JAC and Arcfox are not due to report their first-half results until August 29, but Chinese companies sometimes voluntarily publish estimates in advance when significant changes are anticipated. Major automakers including BYD, Geely and Chery are yet to disclose forecasts ahead of their earnings announcements. ($1 = 7.1736 Chinese yuan renminbi) Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Inicia sesión para acceder a tu portafolio Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información
TimesLIVE
08-07-2025
- TimesLIVE
The future of luxury is hyper-personalisation
I arrived at Huawei's Experience Centre on Banxuegang Boulevard in China feeling slightly jaded. I'd seen countless tech showcases before, each one louder and more frenetic than the last, but as I sank into the rear seat of the Maextro S800, something shifted. It wasn't the plush seat that began to massage my back or the fast wireless charging panel where I could rest my phone, but that without me realising it, the car had anticipated my needs and adjusted itself to meet them before I'd thought to ask. A Huawei staff member tapped the centre screen, and suddenly the front of the cabin fell into a hush. It wasn't only about muting sound, it was about creating an intentional space. My own voice felt clearer, more contained, as though the car were listening. In that moment, I realised I wasn't visiting a showroom. I had stepped into a thesis on luxury. One that doesn't arrive in spectacle, but in softness. Outside the car, the Experience Centre felt more like a curated gallery than a tech hub. Splash screens and guided tours lent it a familiar kind of corporate choreography, but the devices told another story. HarmonyOS 5 powers a large share of Huawei's portfolio in China, but HarmonyOS 6, in developer preview, reveals where this is all going. Instead of juggling interfaces across your phone, watch, laptop and car, the goal is a seamless flow. HarmonyOS 6 will introduce AI agents, cloud-native continuity and improved cross-device logic, all designed to anticipate you without interrupting you. This approach was everywhere, though quietly expressed. The Huawei Watch 5 series builds on the company's deepening investment in health tech. It does the expected things — heart rate, sleep, stress tracking — but adds context over time. The longer you wear it, the better it understands you. The personalisation is practical, not performative. When paired with the right services, it begins to act as a kind of wellness concierge, adjusting recommendations based on your patterns rather than your stats.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Maextro's S800 'super' luxury sedan goes into production
The Maextro S800, the first model to be jointly developed by the Chinese state-owned automaker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC) and Huawei Technologies Company under their luxury Maextro brand, has gone into mass production at the Maextro 'Super Factory' in Feixi County, in the Chinese city of Hefei. The flagship S800 luxury sedan, designed to compete with models such as the Mercedes-Benz Maybach, was officially launched at the end of May. The company claims to have received over 5,000 confirmed orders since the launch, with the model available as a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and as an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). The S800 is produced at a factory which is claimed to have with more than 1,800 intelligent robots, with full automation and digitalization across stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly processes. It is available in four variants, the Starwave Premium, Starlight Premium, Starwave Executive, and Starlight Executive, with prices ranging between CNY 708,000 and CNY 1.018 million (US$ 985,000 and US$ 142,000). The S800 comes with intelligent electric doors equipped with millimeter-wave radar and solid-state LiDAR sensors, and features Huawei's ADS 4.0 advanced driver-assistance system, which runs on the newly-developed WEWA architecture for quicker response and smoother lane changes. Power comes from Huawei's DriveOne 800V high-voltage silicon carbide electric motors, with the dual-motor option delivering a peak output of 390 kW and the three-motor models up to 635 kW. The EREV models have a range of 1,333 km, while BEV variants can travel up to 702 km on a single charge. Maextro plans to launch the smaller S600 model in the near future. By the end of the year, Maextro aims to have a monthly production capacity of 4,000 units. "Maextro's S800 'super' luxury sedan goes into production" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Sustainability Times
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Sustainability Times
'We Are Redefining Electric Power': Chinese EV Stuns With 830-Mile Range and Ultra-Fast 12-Minute Charging Revolution
IN A NUTSHELL 🚗 The Maextro S800 introduces the Zongheng Xinghan design, featuring sleek lines and crystal headlights for a futuristic look. design, featuring sleek lines and crystal headlights for a futuristic look. 🔋 Available in pure electric and extended-range versions, it boasts ultra-fast charging capabilities, going from 10% to 80% in just minutes. capabilities, going from 10% to 80% in just minutes. 🏎️ With a tri-motor setup, the S800 delivers impressive performance, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in seconds and offering agile maneuverability. 🛡️ Equipped with Huawei's ADS 4 intelligent driving system and Xuanwu safety design, it ensures top-tier safety and advanced driving features. The automotive world is abuzz with the introduction of the Maextro S800, a vehicle that promises to redefine the future of transportation. This innovative car, emerging from the bustling factories of China, combines cutting-edge technology with sleek design to deliver unparalleled performance. With options for both electric and extended-range versions, the S800 caters to a wide array of consumer needs. This article delves into the remarkable features and specifications of the Maextro S800, exploring its design, performance, and the advanced technology that sets it apart in the crowded electric vehicle market. Revolutionary Design: The Zongheng Xinghan Aesthetic The Maextro S800 captures attention with its avant-garde design, aptly named the Zongheng Xinghan. This aesthetic is characterized by four horizontal and two vertical lines, culminating in a front look that is both clean and futuristic. The crystal headlights add a touch of elegance, making the S800 stand out on any road. The vehicle's exterior is not just about looks; it's about performance, too. The Tulindragon platform introduces a full aluminum alloy chassis that enhances durability while reducing weight. Moreover, the vehicle's suspension system is a marvel. It features a front double wishbone and a rear five-link independent suspension, ensuring a smooth ride even on the most challenging terrains. This meticulous design not only boosts the vehicle's aesthetic appeal but also significantly enhances its performance, creating a synergy between beauty and functionality that is rare in the automotive industry. 'U.S. Military Caught Off Guard': China's New Turbine Blade Delivers Brutal Jet Power and Unstoppable Endurance Maextro S800: Electric and Extended-Range Options For those considering transitioning to electric vehicles, the Maextro S800 offers compelling options. The pure electric model boasts dual motors producing 523 horsepower and a 95 kWh battery, achieving up to 436 miles on a full charge. One of the standout features is its ultra-fast charging capability, allowing the battery to go from 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes. This efficiency is further amplified in the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) versions. The EREV models combine electric motors with a 1.5L turbo engine, producing 154 horsepower, alongside a 65 kWh battery. These versions support 6C fast charging on an 800V system, reducing charging times to a swift 10.5 minutes. The dual-motor EREV mirrors the pure EV's power output, while the tri-motor EREV takes performance to another level with a total output of 851 horsepower. With ranges spanning from 249 to 828 miles depending on the configuration, and fuel consumption as low as 0.26 gallons per 100 miles, the Maextro S800 offers a versatile and efficient driving experience. This Gigantic Chinese Mothership Can Launch 100 Drones Over 4,500 Miles and Redefines the Future of High-Tech Air Combat Performance Edge with Tri-Motor Setup and Fast Braking The Maextro S800 is engineered for performance enthusiasts, offering a thrilling driving experience across its lineup. The dual-motor EV accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 4.3 seconds, while the tri-motor and dual-motor EREV variants clock in at 4.7 and 4.9 seconds, respectively. This rapid acceleration is complemented by a robust braking system, allowing the vehicle to come to a complete stop from 60 mph in just 113 feet. Innovative features like rear-wheel steering enhance maneuverability, providing a tight turning radius of 16.6 feet and enabling a 16-degree crab-walk mode. Buyers can customize their ride with options like 21-inch 'big disc' wheels or two 20-inch multi-spoke alternatives. Safety and precision are ensured by Brembo four-piston calipers, dual-chip wheel speed sensors, and an electro-hydraulic system, making every trip in the S800 both exhilarating and secure. Trump Outraged as China Launches Worldwide Economic Push, Stretching Its Influence Across the Globe in Defiance of U.S. Pressure Advanced Technology and Unmatched Safety Features At the heart of the Maextro S800's technological prowess is Huawei's ADS 4 intelligent driving system. Utilizing 'AI trains AI' technology, the system is equipped with four LiDAR sensors and 32 other sensors, offering full 360-degree awareness. This setup supports sophisticated driving tasks, such as navigating tight lanes and automatically avoiding obstacles, making it one of the most advanced systems on the market. Safety is a paramount concern for the S800, as evidenced by its robust Xuanwu safety design. The vehicle's body is crafted from high-strength steel, with over 92% of the frame using ultra-strong materials. This dedication to safety is further underscored by the C-NCAP five-star and C-IASI 3G+ ratings. The battery also features comprehensive underbody shielding and thermal runaway protection, exceeding China's latest safety standards. The combination of advanced technology and rigorous safety measures positions the Maextro S800 as a leader in the electric vehicle sector. As the Maextro S800 makes its mark on the automotive industry, it stands as a testament to the power of innovation and design. With its blend of performance, efficiency, and safety, it sets a new standard for what consumers can expect from electric vehicles. As we witness this evolution, one question remains: how will other manufacturers respond to the groundbreaking innovations introduced by the Maextro S800? Our author used artificial intelligence to enhance this article. Did you like it? 4.6/5 (24)
