domestic news

Ministry of Commerce: It is of great positive significance for China and Europe to properly resolve the electric vehicle case

On January 15, the Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference. In response to relevant questions about the electric vehicle case between China and the European Union, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce He Yongqian said that on January 12, 2026, China and the EU simultaneously announced that the electric vehicle case has achieved positive results after multiple rounds of consultations and has attracted great attention from all walks of life at home and abroad. The Chinese and European industries "highly welcome and fully agree" with this, believing that the "soft landing" of the electric vehicle case will significantly boost market confidence and inject new impetus into China-EU automobile trade and investment cooperation.

Three sectors: The new energy automobile industry resolutely resists disorderly "price wars"

On January 14, the First Equipment Industry Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Industrial Development Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Price Supervision and Inspection and Anti-Unfair Competition Bureau of the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly held a symposium for enterprises in the new energy automobile industry to deploy and standardize the new energy automobile industry. Work related to competition order. The meeting called for the in-depth implementation of the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, adhering to innovation-driven and quality first, resolutely resisting disorderly "price wars", and promoting the construction of a market order with high quality, high prices, and fair competition.

Cui Dongshu: The old-for-new policy is better for passenger cars

On January 15, Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the Passenger Federation Branch, said that the macro economy will maintain strong growth in 2025, and the automobile market will maintain strong growth driven by the national consumption-promotion policy. In 2025, the overall trend of the national automobile market will be strong, and the truck market and bus market will pick up significantly. Due to the strong policy intensity last year and the significant policy contraction this year, retail sales in December 2024 were significantly stronger than wholesale sales, resulting in negative growth in passenger car retail sales in December this year. However, due to the increase in exports and inventories, the growth rate of manufacturers 'sales in December was relatively good.

Shanghai set up a large model of traffic congestion control at 360 intersections last year, increasing the speed at pilot intersections by 12.9%

On January 15, the Shanghai City Public Security Bureau held a press conference to introduce the effectiveness of measures taken by the Shanghai Public Security Traffic Management Department to rely on the construction of new quality combat effectiveness to create a large model of traffic congestion control and accurately control stubborn traffic diseases. In 2025, the number of traffic accidents, deaths, and injuries in Shanghai will decrease by 2.7%, 7%, and 7.3% year-on-year; a "large traffic congestion control model" will be deployed at 360 intersections, and the average speed at pilot intersections will increase by 12.9%.

international news

General Motors will invest $1 billion in Mexican manufacturing over the next two years

On January 15, General Motors announced that it would invest $1 billion in Mexican manufacturing over the next two years to support local production operations, calling the move a sign of the company's "long-term commitment" to the country. GM said it will focus on projects that target domestic demand, with a market share of more than 12 percent in Mexico.

Ford workers won support from the automobile union after publicly arguing with Trump and suspended

Ford Motor employees who were suspended after shouting during U.S. President Trump's visit to a Michigan factory have received support from national unions. "The auto worker at Dearborn Truck Factory is a proud member of the powerful and fighting union, the United Automobile Workers of America," Laura Dickerson, the union's vice president for Ford, said in a statement Wednesday."He believes in free speech, a principle we wholeheartedly support, and we will stand with our members to protect their right to speak at work."

South Korea's automobile exports will reach US$72 billion in 2025, a record high

Data released by the South Korean Ministry of Industry, Trade and Resources on Thursday showed that South Korea's automobile exports in 2025 reached a record US$72 billion, an increase of 1.7% from US$70.8 billion in 2024, breaking the previous record of US$70.9 billion set in 2023. This also marks the third consecutive year that South Korea's automobile exports have exceeded the US$70 billion mark. In 2025, South Korea's domestic automobile production will reach 4.1 million units, exceeding 4 million units for the third consecutive year.

The United States announced a 25% tariff increase on some imported semiconductors, manufacturing equipment and derivatives

The U.S. White House issued a statement on the 14th, imposing a 25% import ad valorem tariff on some imported semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and derivatives starting from the 15th on the grounds of responding to national security threats. U.S. President Trump said in a statement that based on the recommendation of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the United States will continue negotiations in the first phase with foreign authorities that have the potential to enhance the U.S. semiconductor industry.

corporate news

SAIC Motor: It is expected that net profit attributable to the parent company will increase by 438% to 558% year-on-year in 2025

On January 15, SAIC Motor released a performance forecast. The company expects to achieve net profit attributable to owners of the parent company in 2025 to be 9 billion yuan to 11 billion yuan, an increase of 7.3 billion yuan to 9.3 billion yuan compared with the same period last year., a year-on-year increase of 438% to 558%.

The second auction of Qoros Automobile Changshu Factory started as scheduled and more than 40,000 people watched

On January 15, the day after Yao Zhenhua, chairman of Baoneng Group and actual controller of Qoros Motors, protested against the undervaluation of the core assets of Qoros Motors Changshu Factory, the relevant auction was held as scheduled. As of 16:30 on the 15th, more than 42,000 people watched the auction, but only one person signed up. On January 14, Yao Zhenhua released a real-name report video through the official public account of "China Baoneng", claiming that Qoros cars were sold at a low price. nbsp;

Anshi Semiconductor case opens in Dutch court

Reuters said that the European management of Anshi Semiconductor in the Netherlands faced a court case with the company's China parent company, Wentai Technology, in the Dutch Enterprise Court on the 14th local time. This is the latest round of exchanges between the two sides over control in a dispute that has led to a global shortage of automotive chips.

Audi will sell 617,500 vehicles in China in 2025 

On January 15, Audi released the latest sales data. Data shows that Audi will deliver a total of 617,500 new vehicles in the China market in 2025, a year-on-year decrease of about 5%.

Ningde Times signed a five-year memorandum of deepening strategic cooperation with China Changan Automobile

On January 14, China Changan Automobile and Ningde Times signed a five-year memorandum of comprehensive deepening strategic partnership in Chongqing to carry out cooperation in the direction of technology application, market expansion, model innovation, overseas layout and brand communication.

Celis applies for the trademark of Yixin Intelligent Body

Tianyan's intellectual property information shows that recently, Celis Group Co., Ltd. applied for the registration of three "Yixin Intelligent Agent" trademarks, which are internationally classified as scientific instruments, transportation tools, and website services. The current trademark status is all awaiting substantive review.

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