Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2026-01-13 01:17Group 1: Government Initiatives - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasizes the implementation of a new round of growth stabilization work plan focusing on ten key industries, including steel and petrochemicals, by 2026 [2] - The National Development and Reform Commission, along with other ministries, has released guidelines to support government investment funds in emerging industries, including new energy vehicles and digital economy [3] Group 2: Market Developments - The State Administration for Market Regulation has unconditionally approved several mergers and acquisitions, including the acquisition of the Changchun Automotive Testing Center by the China Automotive Technology Research Center [4] - The Ministry of Commerce reported on the progress of negotiations regarding the EU-China electric vehicle case, indicating a mutual agreement to provide guidance for Chinese exporters on price commitments [5] Group 3: Automotive Industry News - Stellantis has announced the cancellation of its plug-in hybrid vehicle sales plan in the U.S. due to weak market demand, shifting focus to more competitive electrification solutions [7] - Maruti Suzuki plans to increase its production capacity by 1 million units in Gujarat, with a total budget of approximately 49.6 billion rupees (about 5.5 billion USD) [7] - BYD has launched a new sub-brand "Linghui," with multiple electric and plug-in hybrid models submitted for approval [8] - Lantu Automotive and Yiwang have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop intelligent driving and cockpit technologies [9] - Geely Auto has repurchased approximately 9.07 million shares for about 151 million HKD as part of its share buyback plan [10] - Zhaoyi Innovation has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chery Automobile to focus on vehicle-grade chips and next-generation electronic architectures [11] Group 4: Technology and Services - Douyin App has introduced a car rental feature, expanding its travel service offerings [12] - Zhiyu and Didi have reached a strategic cooperation to explore the application of general artificial intelligence in the transportation sector [13][14]