Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-29 00:36Group 1: Automotive Industry Developments - Chongqing government has added 160 million yuan in subsidies for vehicle replacement and scrapping, bringing the total subsidy amount to 185 million yuan, with applications open from December 27, 2025, to January 10, 2026 [1] - Leap Motor has launched its first MPV model D99, aiming for a sales target of 1 million units in 2026 after achieving nearly 600,000 units in 2025 [2] - CATL plans to significantly scale up the application of sodium batteries in various sectors including battery swapping, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage in 2026 [3] Group 2: Market Trends and Challenges - The demand for new energy lithium batteries is expected to decline significantly in early 2026, with a projected drop of at least 30% in sales of new energy passenger vehicles due to policy adjustments [2] - The price of silver has surged over 17% in the past week, raising concerns from industry leaders like Elon Musk regarding its impact on industrial production [5] - Russia has extended its temporary export ban on automotive gasoline and other oil products until February 28, 2026, affecting all exporters [6] Group 3: Financial and Legal Matters - Xinwanda's subsidiary is facing a lawsuit with a claim of 2.3 billion yuan due to alleged quality issues with battery cells delivered to a client [3] - Weinan has completed nearly 1 billion yuan in Series C equity financing, which will be used for battery asset investments and technology research and development [4]