The China Automotive Association: In 2024, auto production and sales will reach a new high, with annual production and sales of Electric Vehicles exceeding 10 million units for the first time.
In terms of Passenger Vehicles, production and sales continue to grow, maintaining the top global position for 16 consecutive years. The market share of China brand Passenger Vehicle sales has significantly increased compared to last year, and high-end brand Passenger Vehicle sales have also seen a year-on-year increase; regarding New energy Fund, it has ranked first globally for 10 consecutive years, with both production and sales surpassing 10 million units, and domestic sales growth approaching 40%, with a significant increase in market share compared to last year.
Behind the "fast-driving" Electric Vehicles: New forces constantly reaching new heights, Xiaomi successfully takes its place.
In the December retail sales TOP10 list, 9 car companies experienced year-on-year growth, with only GAC Aion showing a decline; Apart from BYD, three other new car-making forces successfully "delivered on their promises" and achieved their sales targets for 2024.
30 million units achieved, RBOB Gasoline Passenger Vehicles dropped nearly 20%. China Automotive Industry Association: In 2025, Electric Vehicles will impact 16 million units.
① The deputy secretary-general of the China Automotive Industry Association, Chen Shi Hua, predicts that total auto sales will reach 32.9 million vehicles in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.7%. Among these, the sales of new energy autos are expected to be 16 million units, a year-on-year increase of 24.4%. ② In the context of a comprehensive year-on-year decline in market share, it has become a necessary option for joint venture brands to intensify the "price war," with various promotional policies such as limited-time fixed prices, discounts of tens of thousands of yuan, and government subsidies.
After the "Salon" project was abandoned, Great Wall Motor is launching a new brand, with Wei Jianjun personally leading it and the CMO recruitment already started.
① The market news indicates that Great Wall Motor has established a new "Great Wall Brand Ultra Luxury Car BG," with Wei Jianjun serving as the Chairman of the new brand. ② The concept behind the new brand is "high quality, small batch," and the R&D process has been personally supervised by Wei Jianjun. ③ From the organizational appointment and naming of "Great Wall Brand Ultra Luxury Car BG," it is evident that the new brand's positioning is higher than that of Great Wall Group's current brands.
Geely has reached a high point in AI.
Ambition is promoted.
AI takes center stage! The CES Autos exhibition booths have transformed as many automakers strengthen their application of Asia Vets in smart cabins.
① BMW globally debuted its next-generation super sensory intelligent cockpit at the 2025 CES exhibition - featuring the innovative panoramic iDrive and BMW's new generation operating system X. ② ZEEKR also regards the 'intelligent cockpit' as one of the key highlights of its exhibition, announcing a partnership with Qualcomm to jointly develop future-oriented intelligent cockpits.