Group 1 - Avita Technology is investigating a fire incident involving the Avita 06 model, which occurred on October 5, 2025, in Ningde, Fujian. Initial findings indicate that the fire started in the passenger seat area, with normal battery parameters at the time, ruling out faults in the battery, drive motor, and high-voltage control systems. Further investigations are ongoing to determine other potential causes [2] - BMW South Africa has announced a recall of 12,491 vehicles due to a starter motor defect that poses a fire risk. The recall affects six models sold in South Africa since 2016, including the 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, Z4, X3, and X4 [2] - The second-hand electric vehicle market in the U.S. is experiencing unprecedented growth, with average prices nearly equal to those of second-hand gasoline vehicles. Sales of second-hand electric vehicles increased by 34% year-on-year as of June 2025, while new electric vehicle sales saw only slight growth [2] - BYD has officially entered the Argentine passenger car market, launching three electric and hybrid models in Buenos Aires. The vehicles include the Dolphin MINI, Yuan Pro, and the plug-in hybrid Song Pro DM-i, featuring BYD's self-developed "blade battery" known for its safety and long range. Over 1,500 units have been pre-sold, indicating growing consumer interest in new energy vehicles in Argentina [2]

Group 1 - BMW is recalling over 330,000 vehicles globally due to corrosion risks in the starter relay, which may lead to short circuits and fire hazards [1][2] - The recall affects multiple models produced between September 2015 and September 2021, with over 130,000 vehicles in Germany and nearly 200,000 in the United States [1][2] - This is BMW's sixth major recall since 2025, following a significant recall of over 230,000 electric vehicles in August due to issues with the starter generator [2][3] Group 2 - BMW's sales in China have shown a declining trend, with a 6.4% drop in 2022, a slight recovery in 2023, and a projected 13.4% decline in 2024 [4] - The company's financial performance reflects this sales decline, with a 8.2% decrease in revenue to €33.93 billion and a 31.4% drop in EBIT to €2.66 billion in Q2 2025 [4] - The decline in sales is attributed to the rapid rise of domestic brands in the electric and intelligent vehicle sectors, which has impacted traditional luxury brands [4] Group 3 - In response to market challenges, BMW has made significant personnel changes, appointing its first female CEO for Brilliance BMW and committing to invest more in the Chinese market [5] - The company plans to launch over 20 new models, including the first new-generation model in Shenyang in 2026, as part of its strategy to regain confidence in the Chinese market [5] - The automotive industry is facing increasing consumer demands for product quality and safety, necessitating a new quality control system that extends beyond hardware to software and electronic control units [5]