Group 1 - Daimler Truck Holding CEO Karin Radstrom indicated the company is considering divesting from its underperforming joint venture in China, specifically Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd (BFDA) [1] - BFDA, established in 2012, has seen disappointing sales in the Chinese market, with Mercedes-Benz truck sales dropping to 4,007 units in 2023 and plummeting to 1,699 units in the first 11 months of 2024, a year-on-year decline of 60% [1] - BFDA reported an annual loss exceeding 2.7 billion yuan, significantly impacting Foton's net profit, which fell by 91% [1] - Reasons for Daimler's potential exit include drastic changes in the heavy truck market in China, global strategic contraction, geopolitical risks, a shift towards electrification resources, and idle production capacity [1] - A final decision regarding Daimler's manufacturing operations in China is expected by the end of 2025 [1] Group 2 - The establishment of the new central enterprise, China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd, with a registered capital of 20 billion yuan [3] - Chery Commercial Vehicle's new electric light truck, the Zero Meter Light Truck, is noted for its numerous highlights targeting the 4.2-meter high-end market [3] - The heavy truck and export sectors are leading the industry in the first half of the year, with a remarkable 151% increase in new energy vehicles [3] - Weichai Power continues to dominate, while Dongfeng's market share surged by 207%, and Yuchai's share is also growing rapidly in the gas heavy truck power market [5] - The landscape for new energy light trucks is changing, with SAIC's Leap Motor and Double Star entering the market, aiming for comprehensive urban distribution scenarios [5]