Domestic News - In Q2 2025, the automotive manufacturing industry's capacity utilization rate was 71.3%, lower than the national average of 74.0% [4] - BYD announced the launch of its full brand's mobile connectivity feature, compatible with major domestic smartphone brands, enhancing the in-car experience [5] - Geely Auto signed a merger agreement with Zeekr Technology, with Geely acquiring all outstanding shares of Zeekr, allowing shareholders to choose cash or stock as compensation [6] - FAW Toyota has initiated the development of the next-generation smart cockpit, expected to be released in 2026, integrating AI for enhanced interaction [7] - NIO announced the completion of a battery swap station in Dingri, Tibet, which is the highest battery swap station in the world at 3,947 meters [8] - CATL announced a strategic partnership with T3 Mobility to explore optimization strategies for Robotaxi operations [9] - Baidu's autonomous driving unit plans to deploy thousands of self-driving cars globally in partnership with Uber [10] - BASF's high-nickel ternary materials for solid-state batteries have entered mass production this year [11] International News - In Canada, new car sales increased by 4.3% in the first half of 2025, reaching 958,214 units, with a 6.4% increase in Q2 [12] - The UK government announced a £650 million electric vehicle subsidy plan, providing up to £3,750 per eligible electric vehicle to promote adoption [13] - Panasonic opened a $4 billion battery factory in Kansas, its second in the U.S., expected to create 4,000 jobs [14] - Rivian and Google have collaborated to develop a customized version of Google Maps for electric vehicles [15] Commercial Vehicles - Inner Mongolia is focusing on developing the hydrogen energy equipment manufacturing industry, with specific cities designated for various aspects of hydrogen production and technology [16] - BYD has begun the expansion of its commercial vehicle factory in Hungary, adding 29,000 square meters of smart production facilities [18] - Faurecia has been selected as one of the first companies for the national trusted data space innovation development pilot program [19] - Guangzhou announced annual subsidies of up to 100,000 yuan for hydrogen fuel cell heavy trucks, with specific mileage-based compensation [20][21]