Ge Long Hui·2025-10-15 03:45Group 1 - JD.com announced a collaboration with GAC Group and CATL to launch a new car, with test drives starting in late October and an official release during the Double 11 shopping festival in November [1][4][7] - The new car is positioned as an affordable model targeting the mass market, focusing on stylish design, safety performance, and a balance between range and price [8] - GAC Group will handle vehicle manufacturing, while CATL will provide battery and battery swap solutions, addressing user concerns about charging efficiency and vehicle range [8][9] Group 2 - The smart connected vehicle market in China is projected to exceed 286 billion yuan by 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 24.5%, and L2-level assisted driving penetration expected to surpass 45% [9] - In the first nine months of 2023, China's automotive production and sales both exceeded 24.4 million units, marking a year-on-year increase of 13.3% and 12.9% respectively [10] - New energy vehicles (NEVs) have become a significant growth driver, with production and sales both surpassing 11 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of over 30% [10][11]