Zhong Guo Zhi Liang Xin Wen Wang·2025-12-24 06:11Group 1: Industry Trends - The 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show, as the last A-level auto show of the year, featured 93 global premieres, with smart electric vehicles taking center stage as a new industry trend [1][19] - In October 2025, China's new energy vehicle exports reached 256,000 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 99.9% and a month-on-month increase of 15.4% [2] - Total automobile exports in October 2025 were 666,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.9% [4] Group 2: Company Developments - Xiaopeng Motors plans to launch three super electric range-extended products in Q1 2026, aiming to address user pain points in the range-extended market [6] - GAC Honda is in the process of acquiring 100% of Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., which will allow GAC Honda to have sole control over the engine company [7] - A strategic investment of over 3.6 billion yuan from China FAW Group into Zhuoyue Technology has been announced, with the latter maintaining its independent operational strategy [13][15] Group 3: Technological Advancements - The National Energy Administration reported that as of October 2025, China's electric vehicle charging infrastructure reached 18.645 million units, a year-on-year increase of 54.0% [11] - The market regulatory authority has launched an upgraded automotive chip certification system, marking a significant advancement in establishing a self-controlled quality assurance system for automotive chips in China [10] Group 4: Recognition and Awards - Two prominent figures in the automotive industry, Lian Yubo from BYD and Wu Kai from CATL, have been elected as academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering [16]