Building factories in Morocco does not automatically grant European market access. Chinese suppliers need to establish trusted customer relationships, compliance systems, and cross-regional operational capabilities to truly integrate into Europe's nearshore supply chain.
2742 days agoFrom January 1, 2027, NEV vehicle and vessel tax exemptions will be cancelled, marking the final countdown for 15 years of tax incentives. Purchase tax has already shifted from full exemption to half-rate collection, and the policy phase-out is pushing the industry into a market-driven new stage.
1802 days ago
On July 11, the Guangdong Provincial Government and JD.com signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, with the JINGDONG Property RoboBase project breaking ground the same day in Guangzhou's Huangpu Science City. The project spans approximately 190,000 square meters, with full completion expected by late 2028 and an annual output value of 1.75 billion yuan upon reaching capacity.
2773 days ago
China's used car market recorded 8.095 million transactions from January to May 2026, up 2.3% year-on-year. For the first time, the ratio of new-to-used car sales reached 1:1, signaling a structural shift in China's automotive consumption landscape.
4583 days ago
According to China's Ministry of Public Security, the country's NEV fleet reached 48.97 million vehicles by end of June 2026, with 5.195 million new registrations in the first half, marking a 31% year-on-year increase.
1713 days ago
At the 2026 Stuttgart International Symposium on Automotive and Powertrain Technology (July 8-9), Gasgoo CEO Xiaoying Zhou highlighted China's shift from market scale advantages to system-level innovation. The "AI-defined vehicles" era has arrived.
3563 days ago
Morocco's established automotive supply chain is creating new gaps through electrification that existing suppliers cannot fill alone. Stellantis announced an additional €1.2 billion investment, targeting local sourcing rate increases from 69% to 75%.
2123 days ago
In July 2026, Xense Robotics, specializing in embodied tactile intelligence, completed a funding round worth approximately 100 million yuan. Founded by SJTU associate professor Daolin Ma, sole winner of the ICRA 2021 Best Paper Award, the company will accelerate industrial application of high-precision tricolor optical tactile sensors.
4994 days agoThe 8th China FAW Hongqi Carnival opened in Changchun, marking the 70th anniversary of China's first automobile rolling off the production line. The event gathers industry innovations and builds a platform for open cooperation, showcasing China's automotive industry transformation from its origins to global expansion.
3705 days agoChina exported 877,000 passenger vehicles in June, up 82.3% YoY and 11.5% MoM, representing 37% of manufacturer sales. NEVs accounted for 56.9% of exports, with self-owned brands shipping 763,000 units, up 86% YoY.
2006 days ago
In June 2026, China's fuel passenger vehicle retail sales plunged 39% year-on-year, with conventional fuel vehicles' market share dropping to just 37.2%. Some joint venture brands offered discounts exceeding 30%, with certain models selling at 40% off original prices. Meanwhile, new energy vehicle penetration has exceeded 60% for three consecutive months.
2786 days ago
Leapmotor officially launched the A05s, its first A-series sedan, with a pre-sale price starting at 109,900 RMB. Positioned as a compact pure-electric sedan, the vehicle offers two motor configurations (70kW and 90kW), with CLTC ranges covering 405km to 510km. Most notably, the A05s brings LiDAR — previously exclusive to higher-end models — into the entry-level EV segment for the first time, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of the small EV market.
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