China Auto Daily丨SAIC Secures Shanghai’s First Dual V2X Licenses for Autonomous Vehicles

SAIC Secures Shanghai’s First Dual V2X Licenses for Passenger/Commercial Vehicles  

SAIC Motor subsidiaries IM Motors (partnered with Xiangdao Chuxing, SAIC’s ride-hailing arm) and UTOPILOT have obtained Shanghai’s latest intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) demonstration licenses. This makes SAIC the sole enterprise authorized for both passenger and commercial ICV operations in China. The licenses accelerate large-scale commercialization of L4 autonomous driving technology, positioning China competitively in global autonomous mobility deployment. Initial operations will cover designated urban zones with operational permissions for ride-hailing and logistics services.  

CPCA Forecasts July NEV Penetration at 54.6% with 1.01 Million Sales  

According to China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) manufacturer surveys, July 2025 passenger vehicle retail sales are projected at 1.85 million units – a 7.6% YoY increase but 11.2% MoM decline. New energy vehicles (NEVs) will account for approximately 1.01 million sales (54.6% penetration rate).

Guangzhou Auto Exports Jump 28.4% to 90,000 Units in H1  

Guan Kunming, Director of Statistics Analysis at Guangzhou Customs, announced a 28.4% year-on-year increase in the city’s automotive exports for H1 2025, totaling 90,000 vehicles. As a national automotive manufacturing hub, Guangzhou has strengthened supply chain resilience through streamlined customs clearance and logistics optimization.

NBS: Auto Industry Profits Surge 96.8% YoY in June  

Yu Weining, Statistician at the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China, reported a narrowed year-on-year profit decline for China’s industrial enterprises above designated size in June, on July 26. The automotive sector led growth with a 96.8% profit surge, driven by increased sales from manufacturer promotions and investment returns from key enterprises. Equipment manufacturing industries similarly demonstrated robust performance as emerging economic drivers, offsetting weaker segments amid broader industrial recovery efforts.  

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