Core Viewpoint - The "Light Truck First Influence Index" for major domestic light truck brands shows a decline in scores, indicating a potential decrease in market influence and interest in the light truck sector [1][16]. Group 1: Influence Index and Rankings - In June 2025, the total score for the "Light Truck First Influence Index" was 1431, down 17.1% from May 2025 and down 4.8% year-on-year from June 2024 [1]. - The top three brands in the index are Jianghuai 1 Card, FAW Liberation Light Truck, and China National Heavy Duty Truck HOWO Light Truck, with scores of 306, 202, and 200 respectively [2][16]. Group 2: Brand Performance Highlights - Jianghuai 1 Card delivered 100 units of its new energy quality milk special vehicle to Kunming, showcasing its capabilities in cold chain logistics [8][20]. - FAW Liberation Light Truck signed a contract for 500 units of the Tiger 6G electric light truck, emphasizing its commitment to the new energy sector [21]. - China National Heavy Duty Truck HOWO launched a new CNG light truck product matrix, highlighting its technological advancements in green logistics [13][23]. - The Dongfeng Light Truck successfully delivered vehicles for the 618 shopping festival, focusing on user needs with its new model [25]. - The Remote Light Commercial Vehicle brand ranked fifth, showcasing its innovative ethanol-hydrogen electric light truck technology, which significantly reduces operational costs [27]. Group 3: Market Trends and Future Outlook - The light truck market is entering a traditional off-season, prompting brands to enhance their promotional efforts in July [29]. - The focus on new energy vehicles, product launches, and large orders remains a key trend in the industry, indicating a shift towards sustainable logistics solutions [4][20].

Domestic News - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is soliciting public opinions on three mandatory national standards, including the speedometer for automobiles and motorcycles, with a deadline of August 30, 2025. The revisions include changes to the scale value marking and requirements for electronic digital speedometers [2][3] - Starting January 1, 2026, new regulations will require all newly approved passenger vehicles to be equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) to enhance vehicle stability during emergency braking. Additionally, the new standards will prohibit the default "single pedal mode" for energy recovery systems in electric vehicles [4][5] - In the first five months of 2025, Shaanxi Province exported 155,000 new energy vehicles, marking a 173% increase year-on-year, surpassing the total export volume of 147,000 vehicles for the entire year of 2024. The province's total vehicle production reached 789,000 units, a 29.3% increase [6][7] - CATL and Geely have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to deepen collaboration in battery technology and supply chain development [8] - Changan Automobile has opened its first flagship store in Norway, launching the Deep Blue S07 model, which is tailored for the European market [9] - BYD Energy has signed a cooperation framework agreement with State Grid Hunan Comprehensive Energy Service Co., aiming for deep collaboration in distributed energy storage [10][11] - Pony.ai has initiated autonomous driving pilot tests in Dubai, with plans for commercial operation by 2026 [12] - Faurecia China and GAC Huawang have established a joint venture to enhance their competitive edge in the market [13] International News - In June, the UK saw a 6.8% year-on-year increase in new car registrations, with electric vehicle demand rising by 39.1% [14] - The Czech Republic has become the second European country to legally allow Level 3 autonomous vehicles on public roads, effective January 1, 2026 [15] - Hyundai has begun construction of a hydrogen fuel cell factory in Ulsan, South Korea, expected to be operational by 2028 [16] - Tesla has expanded its Full Self-Driving (FSD) testing to Spain, following previous expansions in other European countries [17] Commercial Vehicles - Sichuan Province is promoting the development of hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen-powered heavy trucks as part of its new industrial strategy [18] - Dongfeng Motor has delivered its first batch of the new Dongfeng Dolika Kangluwei light trucks [19] - BYD's Shark pickup has become the best-selling domestic pickup in Australia, with a 368% increase in registrations year-on-year [20] - Guangzhou Yuanchen New Energy Commercial Vehicle Company has officially launched, focusing on the electrification of public transport and logistics vehicles [21]