Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2026-01-27 01:15Domestic News - The Ministry of Public Security projects that by 2025, the total number of motor vehicles in China will reach 469 million, with 366 million being cars, and the number of motor vehicle drivers will be 559 million, including 525 million car drivers [2] - In 2025, the number of new registered motor vehicles is expected to be 35.35 million, with 26.19 million being new cars. By the end of 2025, the number of new energy vehicles is projected to reach 43.97 million, accounting for 12.01% of the total number of cars [2] - The Ministry of Public Security reported that in 2025, there will be 41.11 million motor vehicle transfer registrations, with 38.41 million being car transfers, which constitutes 93.44% of the total. Since 2020, the volume of second-hand car transactions has exceeded new car registrations for six consecutive years [3] - Guangdong Province aims to strengthen emerging industries such as new energy, smart connected vehicles, and aerospace, focusing on building a robust modern industrial system by 2026 [4] - Nanjing is promoting a consumption boost initiative, implementing a policy for replacing old appliances and vehicles with new ones, supporting green product consumption [5] International News - Volkswagen Group's CEO stated that the company may cancel plans for an Audi factory in the U.S. unless tariffs are reduced, as the initial motivation for establishing a manufacturing base was influenced by subsidy policies [6][7] - India plans to significantly reduce import tariffs on cars from the EU from 110% to 40%, with potential further reductions to 10% in the future as part of a free trade agreement [8] - Toyota has incurred an additional cost of 5.1 trillion yen (approximately 230 billion RMB) due to rising prices of energy, raw materials, logistics, and labor, warning that further increases in parts prices may lead to higher vehicle prices [9] - Eaton is exploring strategic options for its automotive business, including potential sale or spin-off, with an estimated valuation of up to 5 billion USD [10] Corporate News - Porsche China plans to reduce its dealer network by 30% by 2026, with no current plans for local production, focusing instead on cost-saving measures and investment in market and future R&D [11] - XPeng Motors announced the launch of 1,000 X9 super-range mobile charging stations, aimed at providing charging support during the Spring Festival travel season [12] - The autonomous shuttle Robobus by WeRide has commenced commercial operations in Leuven, Belgium, marking the first deployment of autonomous vehicles in a complex urban traffic environment in Europe [14] - Youjia Innovation has secured a significant smart driving project with a well-known automaker, with a total order value exceeding 1.3 billion RMB, expected to start mass production by mid-2026 [15] - The flagship model Huajing S, developed through a strategic partnership between SAIC-GM-Wuling and Huawei, has officially rolled off the production line, entering user experience testing and preparation for mass production [16]