Domestic news
The research and formulation of six automotive chip standards, including the "Technical Specification for Half-bridge Drive Chips for Automotive Low-voltage Electrical Systems", was officially launched
According to the official account of "Guochuang Center NEVC" on October 15, the National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center, as the secretariat unit of the Automotive Chip Standards Professional Committee of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, organized industry units to research and formulate the "Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Half-bridge Drive Chips for Automotive Low-voltage Electrical Systems", "Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Computing Chips for Automotive Cockpit Domain Control System", "Reliability and Functional Safety Grading Testing Requirements for Automotive Integrated Circuits", "Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Automotive Integrated Circuit Reliability and Functional Safety Classification", "Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Computing Chips for Automotive Cockpit Domain Control System", "Reliability and Functional Safety Grading Testing Requirements for Automotive Integrated Circuits", "Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Computing Chips for Automotive Cockpit Domain Control System", "Reliability and Functional Safety Grading Testing Requirements for Automotive Integrated Circuits", "Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Computing Chips for Automotive Cockpit Domain Control System", Six group standards, namely "Reliability and Functional Safety Grading Testing Requirements for Automotive Multi-chip Components", "Reliability and Functional Safety Grading Testing Requirements for Automotive Discrete Devices" and "Reliability and Functional Safety Grading Testing Requirements for Automotive Optoelectronic Devices", have been approved, and the drafting team is now solicited from the industry to form a standard research working group.
Chengdu: Encourage the provision of subsidies for the purchase of parking spaces to carry out activities such as free parking spaces, parking space discounts, and coupons for the purchase of parking spaces
Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and other 5 departments issued the "Notice on Further Promoting Several Measures to De-stock Parking Spaces for Commercial Housing Projects in Our City", which mentions that subsidies for the purchase of parking spaces are encouraged, and real estate development enterprises are encouraged to carry out gradient discount promotions for the purchase of multiple parking spaces, and will carry out activities such as sending parking spaces, parking space discounts, and purchasing parking spaces to send coupons.
Passenger Car Association: Pickup truck sales in September were 45,000 units, up 3.0% year-on-year
On October 15, data from the Passenger Car Association showed that the production of pickup trucks in September 2024 was 42,900 units, a year-on-year decrease of 4.5%; Pickup truck sales in September were 45,000 units, up 3.0% year-on-year and 17.2% month-on-month, at the median level of the past five years. From January to September this year, pickup truck sales were 385,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 2.0%, which is a good performance compared to the overall negative growth of light trucks.
International News
BMW CEO said that the EU's ban on fuel vehicles is "no longer realistic" and may lead to a "significant contraction" in the automotive industry
BMW Group CEO Oliver · Zipzer said on Tuesday that Europe's plan to effectively ban the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles from 2035 would lead to a "significant contraction" in its auto industry. In his pre-speech at the Paris Motor Summit, Zipzer warned that the continent was not ready to move away from petrol and diesel engines, that the EU's plans were "no longer realistic" and that subsidies for electric vehicles were "unsustainable". The European Union approved a law in March last year that requires all new cars to achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2035, essentially constituting a ban on diesel and gasoline vehicles.
United Kingdom's trade secretary said he does not plan to follow the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
On October 15, according to Reuters and the European edition of United States' "Political News Network", United Kingdom Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan · Reynolds said on the sidelines of the international investment summit organized by the Labour government on the 14th that United Kingdom does not plan to follow the EU to impose tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, because United Kingdom companies have not yet filed relevant complaints and asked the British side to investigate. In addition, he said engagement was a good thing and that the United Kingdom "needs more engagement with China".
Stellantis chairman responds to merger rumors: will not consider
Stellantis Chairman John · Elkan said in an interview on October 14 local time that Stellantis does not seek mergers and acquisitions of other companies. Recently, there was market news that Stellantis is considering merging with Renault. "We're really focused on the business, whether it's the shareholders, the board, the CEO or the management team," Elkan said. We don't consider the disruption that may result from merging businesses, whatever they may be. ”
Four Germany states have announced that they will jointly protect Volkswagen plants
Recently, German media quoted a document saying that the economic departments of Germany's Lower Saxony, Saxony, Hesse and Berlin said they wanted to work together to ensure that Volkswagen would not close any of its factories. The documents say that the individual factories will not compete with each other, and that the economic departments of the federal states will be united and closely coordinated. They also rejected significant layoffs at the expense of employees, instead advocating for the renewal of a long-term job-guarantee contract to secure employment and retain expertise.
The NHTSA of United States has launched an investigation into the failure of the rear camera of about 36,000 Ford vehicles
United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Oct. 14 that it had begun a preliminary assessment of the potential for rear camera failures in about 35,950 Ford Flex vehicles United States. NHTSA said it has received about 23 reports of blank, distorted or inverted rearview camera images for the 2019 model year. Ford said it is working with NHTSA to support its investigation.
Corporate News
Li Auto's 1,000,000th vehicle rolled off the assembly line, becoming China's first million-unit new power car company
On October 14, Li Auto's one million vehicles off the assembly line were held at Li Auto's Changzhou Intelligent Manufacturing Base. After 58 months to reach one million units, Li Auto became the first new power car company in China to achieve this achievement, and also set a record for the fastest luxury car in China to reach one million units.
Chen Demei, former vice president of SAIC, was prosecuted on suspicion of accepting bribes and illegally making profits for relatives and friends
On October 15, according to the website of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, a few days ago, Chen Demei, former vice president of SAIC Motor Group Co., Ltd., was suspected of accepting bribes and illegally making profits for relatives and friends, and the First Branch of the Shanghai Municipal People's Procuratorate filed a public prosecution with the Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court in accordance with the law. The case is being further processed.
GAC International will soon enter the Colombia market
According to the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Colombia, Colombia's "Auto Magazine" reported on October 14 that the Chinese auto brand GAC International will hold a press conference in Bogota, the capital of Colombia, on October 29 and officially enter the Colombian market. The brand offers a complete range of automotive products including single-engine, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as 100% electric vehicles.
Cialis Wuhan Wenjie M9 Accident Statement: Before the accident, the vehicle had withdrawn from intelligent driving, and the vehicle brake, steering and acceleration functions were normal
On October 14, the official account of "Cialis User Service" issued a statement on the M9 accident in Wuhan City, saying that at around 15:54 on October 9, 2024, a Wenjie M9 collided with a large truck in the opposite lane in Wuhan City, and we are deeply saddened by the casualties in the accident. After data analysis, the vehicle had withdrawn from intelligent driving before the accident, and the vehicle's braking, steering and acceleration functions were normal. We are actively cooperating with the local traffic police department to carry out the accident investigation and provide all possible support to the car owner and his family.
JAC: net profit in the first three quarters is expected to increase by 237.08% year-on-year
On October 15, JAC announced that it is expected to achieve a net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company of about 620 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2024, an increase of 436 million yuan compared with the same period last year, a year-on-year increase of 237.08%. The main reason is that the company continued to optimize the product structure and debt structure, actively explored the domestic and overseas markets, achieved an increase in foreign exchange income and a decrease in financial expenses, and at the same time a significant increase in asset disposal income.
Hesai Technology has been awarded the exclusive designation of LiDAR for Leapmotor's next-generation vehicle platform
Hesai Technology announced that it has been awarded the exclusive designated cooperation for LiDAR for Leapmotor's next-generation vehicle platform, the first model of which is expected to be mass-produced in 2025. Under the terms of the agreement, Hesai Technology will exclusively provide LiDAR products for a number of models of Leapmotor's next-generation vehicle platform.
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