Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2025-06-17 00:45Group 1: Domestic News - In May, the production of new energy vehicles in China increased by 31.7% year-on-year, while the production of lithium-ion batteries for vehicles rose by 52.5% [2] - The Ministry of Transport conducted safety inspections in 14 cities in Shandong, identifying 92 safety issues, including one major accident hazard [3] - The China Securities Association encouraged automotive companies to increase bond financing and improve their financing environment to support high-quality development in the automotive sector [4] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology established a standardization committee for manufacturing pilot projects to enhance innovation and development in the manufacturing sector [5] - In May, the sales of pickup trucks reached 52,000 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 13.6%, with total sales from January to May reaching 258,000 units, up 18.2% [6] Group 2: International News - Nissan's CEO announced plans to reduce its stake in French partner Renault, although the cooperation agreement remains unchanged [7] - Mitsubishi Motors launched a pilot project for electric vehicle battery swap stations in Tokyo, aiming to deploy over 150 commercial electric vehicles and 14 modular battery swap stations [8][9] - The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to simplify the regulatory approval process for autonomous vehicles, reducing the time for exemption applications from years to months [10] Group 3: Corporate News - Zeekr announced the production of its 500,000th vehicle, achieving this milestone in 44 months, the fastest record for luxury electric vehicles [11] - Xiaomi is set to release the Yu7 model, featuring enhanced safety measures with a significant increase in crash protection capabilities [12] - Geely's subsidiary, WoFei ChangKong, signed a strategic cooperation project in Hangzhou for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, expected to achieve certification by 2026 [13] - China Aerospace Automobile Company appointed Gu ChaoLing as the new chairman, succeeding Zhang Zhongrong [14] - CATL established a new power battery company in Yibin with a registered capital of 1 billion yuan, focusing on battery manufacturing and new energy technology research [15]