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In the rapidly evolving world of automotive technology, several key players are making significant strides in expanding their reach and introducing innovative features.

BYD and Ayala Corporation Partner for Philippine Market

On August 11, BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, reached a cooperation agreement with Ayala Corporation to sell its electric vehicles in the Philippine market. Ayala Corporation's subsidiary, AC Motors, will be responsible for the sales and services of these vehicles.

Geely Galaxy's Innovative Interior

Spy photos of the interior of Geely's Galaxy E8 test vehicle were released on August 14 by Weibo blogger @闲・传车, marking the first exposure of the car's interior. Notable features include a continuous triple screen that stretches from the left to the right side of the cabin and a semi-radial steering wheel. However, the number of built-in screens in the vehicle remains undetermined.

Geely Holding Group's New High-End Robot Brand

On August 14, Geely Holding Group launched its new high-end intelligent automotive robot brand, "JiYue." The company's first model under this brand, officially named "Jidu 01," is set to make waves in the industry.

Evergrande Auto's Middle East Expansion

Evergrande Auto aims to export 30,000 to 50,000 Hengchi cars to the Middle East market every year, with assistance from the NWTN Group. The NWTN Group, a listed company held by the United Arab Emirates sovereign wealth fund, will also aid Evergrande Auto in expanding overseas markets. On August 14, Evergrande Auto received a strategic investment of 500 million USD from the NWTN Group.

Tesla's Sentry Mode and Sanhe Airport Ban

Amidst concerns about the sentry mode, which records video when the car is unattended, Tesla cars have been banned from Sanhe Airport's parking lot in China. Tesla has clarified that the data from the sentry mode is only saved on a USB inside the car and cannot be viewed online. Additionally, all data from Tesla cars in China is kept within the country.

BYD Yangwang U9's Top Speed Claim

BYD made a claim that the BYD Yangwang U9 hit a top speed of 472.41 km/h. However, it's important to note that this claimed top speed is not a globally recognized EV speed record.

Unitree and Geely Holding Group Collaboration

The Chinese robotics firm Unitree, a leader in humanoid robotics in China, is planning to launch a new intelligent automobile robot brand in China in collaboration with the Chinese company Geely Holding Group. Geely Holding Group is an investor in Unitree.

Tesla's Data Storage in China

A previous report stating that Tesla was building a new data center in China has been corrected. Tesla has clarified that the data from the sentry mode is only saved on a USB inside the car and cannot be viewed online. Additionally, all data from Tesla cars in China is kept within the country.