Group 1 - The Shanghai Auto Show 2025 is set to open on the 23rd, lasting for ten days, with public days starting on the 27th, highlighting the strategic importance of the Chinese market for multinational car companies amid a complex global economic landscape [1] - Toyota has made significant announcements, including signing a strategic cooperation agreement with the Shanghai government and establishing a wholly-owned Lexus factory in Shanghai, marking the first time a Chinese chief engineer will lead product development globally [1][3] - BMW's Shanghai R&D team has introduced a new intelligent cockpit design, which will begin mass production by the end of this year and will be sent back to European factories [3] Group 2 - BMW Group has established its largest R&D center outside Germany in China, with over 3,000 engineers focusing on autonomous driving technology and digital user interfaces [5] - Audi's collaboration with SAIC has progressed, showcasing a new chassis designed for Chinese road conditions and jointly developing a new intelligent platform [5] - The Shanghai International Auto Show has become a key event for foreign companies, with a shift from "entering China" to "integrating into China," as noted by industry experts [7] Group 3 - The Chinese automotive industry has developed a comprehensive supply chain system, which is crucial for multinational companies to develop new products and respond to market upgrades [9]