WeRide Inc.(US:WRD) Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2025-10-15 01:23Domestic News - The Ministry of Public Security reported that the total number of motor vehicles in China reached 460 million by the end of September 2025, with 360 million being cars and 550 million drivers, making it the largest in the world in terms of total and incremental numbers [2] - The State Administration for Market Regulation unconditionally approved several mergers and acquisitions, including Mitsubishi Motors' acquisition of GAC Mitsubishi's equity [3] - The China Semiconductor Industry Association expressed serious concerns regarding the intervention of the Dutch government in Nexperia, a subsidiary of Wingtech Technology, emphasizing support for fair business practices and opposing discriminatory measures against Chinese companies [4] - The China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance reported that the total production of power and other batteries in September was 151.2 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 35.4%, with cumulative production from January to September reaching 1,121.9 GWh, up 51.4% year-on-year [5] International News - The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Stellantis to develop an integrated automotive ecosystem in the UAE [6] - Germany's Federal Statistical Office reported a 10.4% year-on-year increase in the number of companies filing for bankruptcy in September [7] - South Korea's semiconductor exports in September reached $16.62 billion, a year-on-year increase of 21.9% [8] - South Korea's ICT product exports in September totaled $25.43 billion, a 14% year-on-year increase, with a trade surplus of $11.65 billion [9] Corporate News - Honda reported a total of 54,544 vehicles sold in China in September 2025, with cumulative sales from January to September reaching 467,867 vehicles [10] - CATL and Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle established a new five-year strategic cooperation agreement focusing on product development and industry standards [11] - Pony.ai and WeRide received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for their respective IPOs in Hong Kong [12] - JD.com announced a new car launch in collaboration with GAC and CATL, set for November 9, focusing on consumer insights and sales without direct involvement in manufacturing [13] - Bohai Automotive received approval from the Beijing State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission for a major asset restructuring plan [14] - ZTE announced that its automotive-grade chip, Han域 M1, has been shipped by the end of September 2025, designed for next-generation automotive electronic architectures [15]