Stricter Controls on Illegal New Car Export, More Space for Legitimate Used Cars, and Emerging Opportunities for International Model New Cars
Zhijun Zhao · 2025-11-30
China Automotive News · 2025-03-04

Shenzhen Focuses on Core Components and AI Chips for Intelligent Robots
On March 3rd, the Shenzhen Municipal Science and Technology Innovation Commission released the "Shenzhen Action Plan for Technological Innovation and Industrial Development of Embodied Intelligent Robots (2025-2027)." The goal is to achieve breakthroughs in key areas such as robot core components, AI chips, integration of artificial intelligence and robotics, multimodal perception technology, high-precision motion control, and dexterous manipulation by 2027. The plan aims to cultivate over 10 enterprises valued at more than 10 billion RMB, over 20 enterprises with revenues exceeding 1 billion RMB, implement more than 50 billion-level application scenarios, and reach an associated industry scale of over 100 billion RMB. In terms of tasks, the focus will be on supporting key technologies such as core components for embodied intelligent robots, AI chips, bionic dexterous hands, base and vertical domain large models, and body control.
Changan Automobile Announces Year-End Flying Car Test Flight and 2028 Humanoid Robot Production
On March 2nd, at the 2025 Changan Automobile Chongqing Marathon, Changan Automobile announced plans to launch 35 new digital intelligent vehicles over the next three years. The company will conduct test flights of the new generation of flying cars by the end of 2025, achieve full-scene L3-level autonomous driving by 2026, and realize full-scene L4-level autonomous driving and humanoid robot production by 2028.
Li Auto: First Pure Electric SUV i8 to Launch in July
On March 3rd, Li Auto's official Weibo account revealed that its first pure electric SUV, the Li Auto i8, is scheduled for release in July 2025. The i8, positioned as a mid-large six-seater SUV, marks the debut of Li Auto's i series.
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First Time: China’s Monthly NEV Sales Exceed 50% of Total Vehicle Sales in October
China’s October auto sales hit 3.32 million units, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) surpassing 51.6% market share, reflecting strong growth amid 32.7% year-on-year sales rise for NEVs in January–October.
CAAM · 2025-11-12
China Auto Daily丨Great Wall Motor Uzbekistan Plant Hits 10,000 Vehicle Production Milestone
Great Wall Motor hits 10,000 vehicles in Uzbekistan; SAIC-GM-Wuling Bingo tops 600,000 sales; Li Auto EREV family passes 1.4 million; China vehicle sales up 7.9%.
cls · 2025-11-12
China Auto Daily丨Leapmotor Lafa5 Pre-sales Begin, Priced from RMB 105,800
Leapmotor starts Lafa5 pre-sales; Changan cuts A06 EV prices; China's used car market grows to RMB 946.2 billion in Q1-Q3 2025.
cls · 2025-11-10
China Auto Daily丨Aion UT Super Set for RMB 100,000 Debut on JD.com November 9
Aion UT Super targets RMB 100,000 on JD.com; European car sales rise 11%, BYD surges; WeRide plans HK stock listing.
cls · 2025-10-29