On October 24, 2024, the 6th Gasgoo Awards ceremony was successfully held in Shanghai. 

Amid the complex and dynamic international market, with intense global competition, Chinese automotive enterprises are not only strengthening their domestic presence but also actively innovating and exploring opportunities abroad. Through advancements in technology, strategic brand development, and localized operations, they have achieved significant market penetration and sustained growth internationally, showcasing the resilience and competitiveness of China’s automotive supply chain. In this era of globalization, China’s automobile industry is rapidly advancing, evolving from a phase of “going in” to one of “going out”. 

Source: Gasgoo Auto

Focusing on the global expansion of the automotive supply chain, the 6th Gasgoo Awards introduced a special category: Best Overseas Expansion Practice. This category spotlights achievements in international strategy implementation, adaptability in localized operations, enhancement of brand influence abroad, and cross-cultural communication and services within the automotive industry chain. The goal is to support Chinese automotive enterprises in strengthening their overseas competitiveness and accelerating their internationalization journey. 

With its strong research and development capabilities and strategic market positioning, Carota provides safe, reliable, and efficient solutions and services that meet international standards for automakers, earning the 2024 Best Overseas Expansion Practice Award. 

Carota Co-Founder, CTO, and General Manager of China | Jacky Zhang (Image Source: Gasgoo)

Software Empowering the Intelligent Driving Ecosystem 

Carota has been delivering vehicle OTA, remote diagnostics, and other solutions for OEMs and IoT intelligent device manufacturers for many years. Carota's vehicle OTA solution is a comprehensive ECU software upgrade management platform designed specifically for connected vehicles. With its unique strengths in stability, security, flexibility, and compliance, it has received acclaim from customers both domestically and internationally. 

In the global cloud services space for connected vehicles and IoT, Carota bridges OEM and aftermarket needs, providing end-to-end support. This includes supplier management before new vehicle production, production line updates during mass manufacturing, and remote updates and diagnostics post-sale. Carota’s full suite of cloud services supports the entire vehicle lifecycle, offering continuous value to both manufacturers and consumers. 

Our group has established overseas offices and assembled a dedicated regulatory team focused on in-depth research of automotive and safety regulations across various countries, providing comprehensive regulatory consultation for our customers. In regions like Germany, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and others, Carota has local teams ready to support OEMs, whether it’s collaborating on model testing, facilitating local deployment, or offering after-sales assistance. 

In our overseas business sector, Carota closely collaborates with strategic partner Chery Automobile in the EU, Saudi Arabia, and additional regions. Carota provides OTA solutions and remote diagnostics for Chery’s international models in these areas, covering upgrade services across the intelligent cockpit, body, power, and intelligent driving domains. Carota’s senior engineering team supports on-site OTA testing, operations, and maintenance, ensuring seamless project delivery. These models include the OMODA 5, Discovery 06, Arrizo 8, Fengyun A8, Tiggo 9, EXEED Series, EXEED-ES, EXEED-ET, and more. 

Carota has also partnered with Nezha Auto to deliver OTA solutions for the Nezha-V model. The right-hand drive version of the Nezha-V has been shipped to Thailand, marking it as the first Chinese new energy vehicle to enter the Thai market. 

In 2024, Carota signed a strategic cooperation agreement with KAMA as part of a landmark diplomatic project. Carota is providing OTA solutions and remote diagnostics for KAMA’s first electric vehicle, which is currently in the research and development phase. This collaboration aims to ensure the project’s seamless delivery and successful launch. 

Source: Gasgoo Auto

In the future, Carota will continue to unlock the potential of OTA technology, advancing lean methodologies and enhancing value. Our goal is to empower smart driving through 'Software-Defined Vehicles' and support automotive companies in navigating the challenges of the 'new era of mobility.'