1.Caution Advised for Chinese Auto Industry on U.S. Chip Purchases

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) recommends that Chinese automakers exercise caution in purchasing U.S. chips. The association cites unstable supply due to U.S. government policy changes, which have undermined trust in American automotive chip reliability and safety.

2.Estimated November NEV Wholesale Sales Reach 1.46 Million Units

Preliminary data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) indicates that wholesale sales of NEVs in November reached 1.46 million units, representing a 51% year-over-year increase.

3.Tesla Shanghai Delivers Over 73,000 Vehicles Domestically in November

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory delivered 79,000 EVs in November, a 15% month-over-month increase. Domestic sales exceeded 73,000 units, up 12% year-over-year and 82% month-over-month.

4.Buick GL8 Family Records Strong Sales

The Buick GL8 family achieved terminal sales of 22,790 units in the fourth week of November, maintaining its lead in the segment. Total monthly sales for the GL8 family reached 10,211 units, a 16% month-over-month increase.

5.Changan Auto Sells 277,298 Vehicles in November

Changan Automobile sold 277,298 vehicles in November, a 22% year-over-year increase. Year-to-date sales totaled 2.433 million units, up 4.1% year-over-year, with its self-owned brands accounting for 83.3% of the total.

6.Li Auto's Weekly Sales Rankings Highlight Emerging Competitors

On December 3, Li Auto released its Week 48 (Nov. 25 – Dec. 1) sales rankings for emerging Chinese automakers. ZhiJie Auto made its debut in the top ten.

7.Baidu Launches Apollo Open Platform 10.0

Baidu officially unveiled Apollo Open Platform 10.0 on December 4, featuring a restructured architecture, modules, and systems built around the Autonomous Driving Foundation Model (ADFM).

8.Leapmotor C11 Achieves Cumulative Sales of 200,000 Units

Leapmotor announced that its mid-sized SUV, the C11, surpassed cumulative sales of 200,000 units as of December 3. The model secured over 12,000 confirmed orders in November.

9.Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid Launched in Europe

Audi has launched plug-in hybrid variants of the A3 in Europe, offering two configurations (40 TFSIe and 45 TFSIe) priced between €46,230 and €54,430 (approximately RMB 356,800–420,000). The models boast an electric-only range of up to 143 km.

10.India Investigates EV Subsidy Fraud Allegations

India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs announced an investigation into three EV manufacturers for allegedly misusing government subsidies totaling INR 2.97 billion (approximately USD 35 million).