Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2025-08-15 01:11Domestic News - The National Data Bureau aims to accelerate the construction of high-quality data sets in key areas such as embodied intelligence, low-altitude economy, and biomanufacturing [2] - Jiangsu Province will waive towing and crane fees for highway vehicle rescue services starting from September 2025 [3] - Beijing's Mayor Yin Yong emphasized the importance of the automotive industry, particularly in the context of the transition to new energy and intelligent vehicles, during a visit to promote the development of the new energy vehicle industry [4] International News - The Canadian government announced an investment of over 25 million CAD (approximately 130 million RMB) to support 33 projects aimed at expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, primarily in Quebec [5] - Sony and Honda's joint venture Afeela has initiated pre-production of its first electric vehicle, expected to launch in mid-2026 in Japan and California [6] Automotive Industry Performance - In July 2025, Vietnam's hybrid vehicle sales surged by 72% year-on-year, with total sales reaching 31,739 units, marking a 1% month-on-month decline [7] - Gentex Corp reported a 12% increase in net profit for Q2, reaching 96 million USD, with core operating profit growing by 8% to 123.8 million USD [8] Company News - Geely Auto reported a record revenue of 150.3 billion RMB for the first half of 2025, a 27% year-on-year increase, with a core net profit of 6.66 billion RMB, up 102% [10] - SAIC-GM-Wuling is set to upgrade its collaboration with Huawei, potentially adopting the Hi model for its Baojun brand [11] - Dongfeng Motor and JD Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement to build a new digital supply chain ecosystem [12] - GAC Group launched a city recruitment plan for its Huawang Automotive brand, focusing on 40 cities [13] - BMW established its first IT R&D center in China, which is also the largest IT R&D base in Asia [14] - Zeekr Technology reported a total revenue of 27.43 billion RMB for Q2 2025, with a gross margin of 20.6%, marking a historical high [15] - Sailun Tire announced plans to invest 291 million USD in Egypt to establish a project with an annual production capacity of 3.6 million radial tires [16]