Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2026-02-03 01:55Domestic News - The Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments encourage local governments to increase the number of subsidies for replacing old consumer goods during the Spring Festival, aiming to boost offline retail support and promote various product exhibitions [2] - The China Automobile Dealers Association reports that the automotive consumption index for January 2026 is 31.1, indicating a phase of adjustment in the automotive market due to multiple factors including the Spring Festival holiday and tax changes for new energy vehicles [4] - Guangdong province supports the testing and demonstration of intelligent connected vehicles in cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen, promoting applications in areas such as logistics and smart sanitation [5] International News - Tesla confirms the mass production of its 4680 battery using dry electrode technology for both the anode and cathode, as disclosed in its fiscal year 2025 fourth quarter update [6] - Hyundai officially abandons the option to repurchase its vehicle manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg, Russia, indicating a permanent exit from local production [8] - Toyota's joint venture in Indonesia, PT Toyota-Astra Motor, has begun preparations for local production of hybrid vehicle batteries, establishing a dedicated production line [9] Corporate News - BYD announces the launch of a new automotive brand, Linghui, which will focus on B2B markets such as ride-hailing and corporate transportation, differentiating itself from the personal passenger vehicle market [10] - XPeng Motors officially starts large-scale overseas shipments of its 2026 model P7+, marking its entry into 18 countries [11] - Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun responds to claims of a price collapse in the second-hand car market, highlighting that the SU7 electric model has a one-year resale value retention rate of 86.05%, ranking first according to a report [12] - Cao Cao Mobility announces that its Robotaxi 2.0 fleet is equipped with low-orbit satellite communication technology, which will enable new SOS features [13] - SAIC-GM-Wuling reports global sales of over 105,000 vehicles in January, with a significant year-on-year growth of over 40% in overseas markets [14] - Huawei's executive Yu Chengdong announces the upcoming launch of the new model Aito M6, indicating a strong product lineup for the spring [15]