Key Points - Multiple automakers have announced their sales targets for 2026, with Geely aiming for 3.45 million units this year, representing a 14% growth rate, making it the highest among disclosed targets [4] - Dongfeng Group has set a target of 3.25 million units for 2026, with an estimated growth rate exceeding 30%, including 1.7 million electric vehicles [4] - Chery Group aims for 3.2 million units, a 14% increase from 2025, while Great Wall Motors has lowered its target from 2.49 million to 1.8 million units, reflecting a 36% growth from last year [5] - NIO's sales target for 2026 is set between 456,000 and 489,000 units, indicating a growth rate of 40-50% [5] Domestic News - Lei Jun, founder of Xiaomi, expressed his discomfort with being labeled a "marketing master," emphasizing that Xiaomi's success is rooted in product and technology rather than marketing [7] - Changan Automobile refuted rumors about canceling year-end bonuses, confirming a plan to distribute bonuses equivalent to 4.3 months' salary plus a fixed amount of 3,000 yuan [10][11] - Realme will return to OPPO as a sub-brand, with CEO Sky Li overseeing all sub-brand operations, aiming for better resource integration [13] International News - Tesla faced a significant decline in European sales for 2025, with a 27.8% drop from approximately 326,000 units in 2024 to about 235,000 units [35] - The decline was particularly severe in Germany, where sales plummeted by 48.4%, and in France, where new policies negatively impacted sales by 37.5% [36][37] - Despite the overall downturn, Tesla saw a 41.3% increase in Norway, although this growth is expected to be short-lived due to upcoming changes in electric vehicle incentives [37] Company Developments - IKEA China announced the closure of seven stores as part of a strategy to optimize its channel layout and enhance business resilience [14] - Huawei's spun-off business, xFusion, is set to initiate an IPO, with a valuation estimated at nearly $9 billion [15] - Roborock unveiled a concept cleaning robot at CES 2026, featuring a unique design that allows it to navigate stairs [30]