Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2026-01-28 01:32Domestic News - The Ministry of Transport has implemented a policy to waive toll fees for small passenger vehicles (7 seats or fewer) during the Spring Festival holiday [2] - The Ministry's notice emphasizes the need to enhance charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, proposing tailored strategies for busy service areas to reduce long wait times for charging [2] Industry Insights - In 2025, profits for large-scale high-tech manufacturing industries are expected to grow by 13.3% year-on-year, surpassing the overall industrial profit growth of 12.7% [3] - The smart electronics sector is driving significant profit increases, with profits in the smart consumer device manufacturing sector rising by 48%, and specific industries like smart drones and smart vehicle equipment seeing profits increase by 102% and 88.8%, respectively [3] - The automotive industry is projected to generate profits of 461 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a modest year-on-year increase of 0.6% [4] - The automotive sector's revenue is expected to reach 1,117.96 billion yuan, with production figures at 34.78 million vehicles, marking a 10% increase year-on-year [4] International News - The EU has announced a trade agreement with India, granting EU service providers preferential access in key sectors such as finance and maritime services, while gradually reducing automotive tariffs to 10% with an annual quota of 250,000 vehicles [5] - Stellantis Group reported that despite a sluggish market, it expects to sell over 2.42 million new vehicles in Europe in 2025, achieving a market share of 16% [6] - The company leads the hybrid vehicle market with a 15% share and holds a 28.6% share in the commercial vehicle sector [6] - The European new car registration is projected to grow by 2.4% in 2025, reaching 13.3 million units, with electric vehicle registrations surging by 30% [7] - In Vietnam, the automotive market is expected to grow by 22% in 2025, although major players like Hyundai and Kia are experiencing declining sales for the third consecutive year [8] - South Africa's electric vehicle sales are projected to decline by 17% in 2025, accounting for only 0.17% of total new car sales, despite overall new car sales reaching a decade-high of 596,818 units [9] Corporate News - BYD has signed a long-term strategic cooperation memorandum with ExxonMobil, focusing on innovation in new energy hybrid technology and collaborative product development [10] - Li Auto plans to close a small number of underperforming stores as part of normal operational adjustments, clarifying that rumors of closing 100 stores are unfounded [11] - Didi plans to enhance the experience of its ride-hailing services in 2026, focusing on improving driver service levels and optimizing vehicle offerings [12] - DeepWay has completed a Pre-IPO financing round of 1.177 billion yuan, marking the largest single financing in the autonomous driving new energy heavy truck sector [13] - XPeng Motors anticipates "very strong" growth this year, with overseas sales growth potentially outpacing domestic sales [14]