中新网：海外华媒探访武汉经开区 见证“中国车谷”硬实力

Core Insights - The visit by overseas Chinese media to the Lantu Automobile assembly line in Wuhan highlights the advanced manufacturing capabilities of the company, with an average of one vehicle rolling off the line every 118 seconds [1][2] - Lantu Automobile, a high-end smart electric vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor, has established a comprehensive product matrix covering SUVs, MPVs, and sedans since its inception in July 2020, and has successfully entered key European markets [2][3] - The rapid rise of Lantu and the Warrior series vehicles exemplifies the vitality of the "China Auto Valley," with Wuhan Economic Development Zone being a core area for the national automotive industry cluster [3][5] Industry Overview - Wuhan Economic Development Zone, recognized as "China Auto Valley," is home to 10 complete vehicle manufacturers, 14 assembly plants, and over 1,400 parts suppliers, achieving an annual production and sales volume of nearly one million vehicles [3] - The region has focused on the new energy and intelligent connected vehicle industry chain, attracting high-end projects and forming a complete industrial system from key components to complete vehicles [3][5] - In the first half of 2025, the zone launched 10 new vehicle models, with a 58% year-on-year increase in new energy vehicle production [3][5] Strategic Initiatives - The Wuhan Economic Development Zone is implementing three major initiatives: accelerating the production of one million new energy vehicles, optimizing the structure of automotive parts, and tackling key core technologies [5] - The zone is developing specialized parks for smart automotive software, hydrogen energy technology, and new materials to address challenges such as chip shortages and material bottlenecks [5] - The local government is committed to enhancing policy support, production capacity, and promotional efforts to transition from "China Auto Valley" to "World Auto Valley" [5]