Economic Growth - The UK GDP grew by 0.1% from October to December last year, maintaining the slow growth rate seen in the third quarter [1] - The Office for National Statistics revised the GDP data for the three months ending in November, indicating a contraction of 0.1% instead of a growth of 0.1% [1] - In December alone, the economy grew by 0.1%, aligning with market expectations, bringing the economic scale back to the level of June 2025 [2] Investment Trends - Business investment showed a significant decline of nearly 3% in the fourth quarter, marking the largest quarterly drop since early 2021, primarily driven by volatile transport investments [1] - The overall weakness in business investment suggests that uncertainty surrounding the budget is hindering investment and spending [2] Sector Performance - The manufacturing sector was the largest contributor to output growth, although automotive production is still recovering from the cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover in September [2] - The dominant services sector remained flat, while construction output contracted by 2.1% [2] Economic Forecast - The average growth rate for the UK economy in 2025 is projected to be 1.3%, compared to 0.9% for France, 0.7% for Italy, and 0.4% for Germany [2] - The per capita economic growth rate in the UK has contracted by 0.1% for the second consecutive quarter, despite an overall growth projection of 1.0% for the year 2025 [2]

Core Viewpoint - The release of the "Automotive Industry Pricing Behavior Compliance Guidelines" aims to regulate pricing behavior in the automotive industry, ensuring fair competition and protecting consumer and operator rights, while guiding companies to enhance pricing compliance [1] Group 1: Pricing Strategy and Compliance - The guidelines require automotive manufacturers to establish pricing strategies based on production costs and market supply and demand, managing pricing behavior across the entire supply chain to ensure compliance [2] - The guidelines emphasize the need for clear rebate policies from manufacturers to dealers, respecting dealers' pricing autonomy and promoting fair trade and equal negotiation principles [2] Group 2: Legal Risks and Competition - The guidelines clarify legal risks associated with price collusion between manufacturers and parts suppliers, warning against practices aimed at excluding competitors or monopolizing the market through predatory pricing [3] - The guidelines encourage companies to shift focus from price competition to product quality, service, and efficiency, reducing the temptation to use unfair pricing methods for short-term sales [3] Group 3: Transparency in Pricing - The guidelines mandate clear pricing display requirements for sales enterprises, ensuring that vehicle names, prices, models, manufacturers, and main configurations are prominently marked [4] - The guidelines enhance transparency in promotional activities, requiring clear public disclosure of promotional rules, activity duration, and applicable conditions [5] Group 4: Service Fees and Fraud Prevention - The guidelines state that automotive sales enterprises must provide corresponding services for any fees charged, warning against practices like "charging without service" and "duplicate charging" [6] - The guidelines outline risks associated with price fraud, including the use of false market prices and misleading promotional claims, ensuring compliance in price comparisons [6] Group 5: Responsibilities of Trading Platforms - The guidelines extend compliance requirements to automotive trading platforms, prohibiting unreasonable price restrictions and encouraging platforms to alert merchants about legal compliance [7] - The guidelines aim to mitigate the impact of extreme low pricing driven by traffic on market order, promoting a shift from price competition to value competition in the automotive industry [7]

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其核心目的在于通过贸易保护主义手段打压中国出口，保护欧洲本土产业，同时讨好美国、转移国内经 济压力，却忽视了中欧经贸合作的互利共赢本质。 2025年底，马克龙曾时隔两年半再度访华，率领法国企业高管寻求深化对华经贸合作，推动双方产业对 接与市场拓展。此次呼吁欧盟对华加征关税，与此前访华诉求形成鲜明反差，凸显其政策的短视性与不 一致性。 «——【·前言·】——» 今年轮到法国担任"七国集团"轮值主席国，在这个位置上，马克龙政府做出了一个不明智的决定，在一 份战略报告中，呼吁欧盟对华加征30%的关税，或推动欧元兑人民币贬值30%。对于法方的险恶用心， 中方的反制手段是现成的：针对法国葡萄酒发起双反调查；对欧盟的不友好行为发起反歧视调查；对欧 盟采取"对等关税"反制，每一招，都足以让欧洲学到教训。 2026年法国担任七国集团轮值主席国，本可借助这一平台推动欧洲协同发展，提升欧盟国际影响力。 但马克龙政府却将这一身份作为对华发难的契机，在战略报告中明确呼吁欧盟对中国商品加征30%关 税，并提出推动欧元兑人民币贬值30%的建议。 «——【·马克龙摆不清位置·】——» 法国呼吁加征30%关税的举措，违反世贸组织规则，破坏全 ...

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（文章来源：上海证券报） 此外，对于中美经贸的相关问题，何亚东表示，中美经贸团队通过经贸磋商机制在各层级保持密切沟通，就落实两国元首釜山会晤共识和吉隆坡经贸磋商 成果、解决彼此经贸领域关切及时交换意见。中方愿与美方一道，按照两国元首会晤和历次通话达成的共识，秉持平等、尊重、互惠的态度相向而行，加 强对话沟通，妥善管控分歧，拓展务实合作，推动中美经贸关系健康、稳定、可持续发展。 商务部12日举行例行新闻发布会。有记者问：欧盟委员会批准对一款中国制造的大众品牌SUV免征关税，该车型将改为按最低价格和配额模式进口。请问 中国商务部是否支持电动汽车制造商与欧盟进行逐案协商？ 对此，商务部发言人何亚东表示，此前，中欧双方经多轮磋商，在世贸组织规则框架下，实现电动汽车案"软着陆"，受到国际社会、中欧产业等各界的普 遍欢迎。根据磋商共识，中欧双方支持中国电动汽车企业用好价格承诺，欧方为此专门发布了双方磋商后形成的指导文件，并承诺秉持非歧视原则，客观 公正地进行评估。中欧汽车产业深度融合、互利共赢。希望欧方切实落实中欧领导人会晤重要共识和案件磋商成果，期待越来越多的中国企业与欧方就价 格承诺达成一致。中方愿与欧方继续保持对话 ...

Core Viewpoint - BMW is recalling approximately 575,000 vehicles due to potential fire hazards related to a defect in the starter motor, which may lead to difficulties in starting the vehicle or even a fire risk in worst-case scenarios [1] Group 1: Recall Details - The recall affects a total of 575,000 vehicles across different series [1] - The issue arises from wear on the magnetic switch after multiple starts, which can exacerbate the defect [1] Group 2: Company Response - BMW has indicated that product inspections and customer complaints have highlighted the defect in the affected vehicles [1] - A spokesperson for BMW emphasized the potential worst-case scenario of a vehicle fire risk [1]

2月12日，国家市场监督管理总局正式发布《汽车行业价格行为合规指南》（下文简称为《指南》）， 明确指出"实际出厂价格低于其生产成本"存在重大法律风险。该指南已于2月9日经总局局务会议通过， 自发布之日起施行。 对此，全国乘用车市场信息联席会秘书长崔东树表示，规范汽车行业价格将推动汽车行业高质量发展， 对汽车品牌的培育提升有巨大促进意义，也将推动汽车行业从"卷价格"转向"卷品质"。从短期来看，崔 东树认为，消费者对汽车价格十分敏感，"卷价格"会让消费者形成"等降价"的思维惯性。而对价格的规 范，将为消费者创造一个放心购物的环境，有助于改善购车观望情绪。 "实际出厂价格低于其生产成本"存在重大法律风险 《指南》第十条明确列举了九种"存在重大法律风险"，"以排挤竞争对手或者独占市场为目的""使实际 出厂价格低于其生产成本"的价格行为。 市场监管总局在公告中强调，当前，汽车行业存在不按规定明码标价、价格欺诈等违法行为，损害消费 者和经营者利益，破坏公平竞争市场秩序，不利于行业高质量发展。《指南》立足当前汽车行业发展实 际，进一步明晰行为边界，统一监管规则，引导汽车生产和销售企业依法合规经营，推动形成优质优 价、良性竞 ...

Core Viewpoint - BMW Group has announced a global recall of several hundred thousand vehicles due to potential safety hazards related to the engine starting device [1][2]. Group 1 - The recall involves vehicles produced between July 2020 and July 2022 that are equipped with the affected starting devices, including those that had the devices added during repairs [1]. - The potential issues with the affected vehicles include excessive starting attempts, increased wear on the starter solenoid, and the risk of short circuits leading to localized overheating of the starter, which could even result in vehicle fires while in operation [1]. - The number of vehicles involved in this recall could be as high as 575,000 according to reports from a reputable German automotive publication [2]. Group 2 - In September 2025, BMW Group had previously announced a recall of over 330,000 vehicles due to short circuit risks associated with the starter and related components [3].

捷豹路虎（中国）投资有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换动力电池总成，以消除安全隐患。 日前，捷豹路虎（中国）投资有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回 管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。 捷豹路虎（中国）投资有限公司将通过电话、短信等方式通知有关用户此次召回事宜。相关用户可 拨打路虎品牌客户服务热线：400-820-0187进行咨询。此外，也可登录市场监管总局召回中心网站 www.samrdprc.org.cn，关注微信公众号（SAMRDPRC），了解更多信息，反映缺陷线索。 召回编号S2026M0021V：自即日起，召回2018年7月24日至2018年8月30日生产的部分进口2019款 路虎揽胜运动版插电式混合动力汽车，共计24辆。 本次召回范围内的车辆，由于生产工艺问题，可能造成动力电池的电芯阴极损伤，导致车辆失去电 驱动功能。极端情况下，可能引发动力电池热失控，存在安全隐患。 ...