1. February Auto Exports Increase by Double Digits

According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM):

2. CAAM Calls for an End to Weekly Sales Rankings

CAAM has issued a proposal titled “Proposal for Standardizing Enterprise Data Releases”, urging automakers to stop publishing weekly sales rankings.

3. Xiaomi May Expand Its Second EV Factory

Xiaomi Auto is building its second factory in Beijing Yizhuang, having acquired 53 hectares of land for ¥842 million. Reports suggest Xiaomi may expand by adding an adjacent 52-hectare plot to increase production capacity.

4. Changan Auto to Host European Brand Launch on March 21

Changan Auto will hold a European brand launch event on March 21, officially entering the European market and unveiling a new model.

5. XPeng Reports 2024 Annual Financial Results

XPeng Motors announced its 2024 full-year financial results:

6. Chery Unveils Its Intelligent Strategy

On March 18, Chery Auto hosted the “Oil & Electric Intelligence, Global Innovation” strategy launch in Wuhu. The company showcased:

7. New-Gen Nissan Sylphy Spied, Resembles VW Passat

Spy photos of the next-generation Nissan Sylphy (Sentra) surfaced online. The model is currently undergoing overseas road testing and is expected to debut by late 2025 or early 2026, with a potential market launch next year. (Source: CheZhiWang)

8. Leapmotor Officially Begins Sales in the UK

Leapmotor has officially started selling EVs in the UK through its joint venture with Stellantis. The first models available are:

9. Siemens Lays Off 35% of EV Charging Team

On March 18, Siemens announced global job cuts of 6,000 employees, including 450 from its EV charging division (which currently employs 1,300 people), accounting for 35% of the division’s workforce.

10. GM & NVIDIA Partner to Develop Autonomous Driving Tech

General Motors and NVIDIA have announced a partnership to: