Closed-Door Meeting of Major Chinese and European Automakers on June 18
According to participants, Chinese automakers and industry associations expressed strong dissatisfaction with the EU's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles, urging the government to take resolute countermeasures, including considering higher provisional tariffs on imported large-displacement gasoline cars. European automakers at the meeting opposed the EU's temporary anti-subsidy tax on Chinese electric vehicles (Global Times).
Leapmotor International Starts Production of Leapmotor T03 in Poland
According to Reuters, Leapmotor International has begun producing the Leapmotor T03 model at Stellantis' plant in Tychy, Poland, with plans to produce a second model in the second quarter of next year.
Chery and Jaguar Land Rover Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Under this agreement, Chery Jaguar Land Rover will launch and manufacture a series of electric products based on Chery's electric platform and using the authorized "Freelander" brand from Jaguar Land Rover.
Li Auto Establishes 448 Charging Stations Nationwide
Li Auto recently announced that the number of its supercharging stations has reached 448, covering 25 provinces across the country.
Li Auto Tops New Energy Vehicle Sales for Eight Consecutive Weeks
The sales rankings for the 24th week of new energy vehicles were released, showing that Li Auto has maintained the top spot for eight consecutive weeks, with weekly sales of 10,500 units, although slightly down from the previous week.
Tesla Model 3 Performance Edition Delivered in China
The Tesla Model 3 Performance Edition has begun official delivery to Chinese customers, priced at 335,900 yuan, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds.
Lynk & Co 07 EM-P Celebrates Production of 10,000th Vehicle
The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P was launched on May 17 this year, and deliveries began on May 20. It took just 31 days from the official launch to the production of the 10,000th vehicle.
CATL Beijing Base Commences Construction
On June 18, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Beijing Times Battery Base Project, jointly invested by CATL, BAIC Group, Jingneng Group, and Xiaomi Group, was held.
Electric Vehicle Startup Fisker Files for Bankruptcy
According to foreign media, American electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection on June 17 and plans to sell assets and restructure its debt.
Toyota President Apologizes for Car Certification Test Fraud
On June 18, Toyota President Koji Sato apologized at the annual shareholders' meeting for violations in car safety and performance testing, acknowledging the concerns and troubles caused to customers and shareholders.