1. Commercial Vehicle Production and Sales Increase by 2% and 4.9% in H1

CAAM: From January to June 2024, commercial vehicle production and sales reached 2.005 million and 2.068 million units, up 2% and 4.9% year-on-year, respectively.

2. Shenzhen to Launch Autonomous Buses by End of July

Shenzhen Bus Group plans to roll out 20 autonomous buses in Qianhai, Shenzhen, within 2024. It has obtained the qualification for passenger demonstration applications for intelligent connected vehicles in Shenzhen.

3. NIO Energy and HarmonyOS Driving Reach Charging Service Agreement

According to the agreement, starting from July 17, HarmonyOS Driving users can search for and use NIO Energy charging stations through the HarmonyOS Driving App, AITO App, and in-car systems.

4. NIO's 50th Swap Station in Europe Goes Live in Norway

As of now, NIO has deployed a total of 50 battery swap stations and 19 charging stations across five European countries: Norway, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

5. Great Wall's Tank Brand Factory to Halt Production for Maintenance

Tank Brand announced a factory shutdown due to rising temperatures. To ensure stable equipment operation, the Tank factory will undergo safety inspections and maintenance work in late July.

6. BYD to Establish Second EV Plant in Southeast Asia in Cambodia

According to the Cambodian government, BYD plans to invest in setting up an electric vehicle assembly plant in Cambodia, with an annual assembly capacity of 20,000 EVs.

7. Neta Auto's Overseas Sales Reach 17,687 Units in H1

Neta Auto announced via its official Weibo account that its overseas sales totaled 17,687 units from January to June 2024, a 154% year-on-year increase, maintaining its lead among new car-making forces.

8. Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche May Follow BMW in Exiting Price War

Reports indicate that the price of the Audi A6L has increased by 10,000 yuan compared to last month. Mercedes-Benz has not raised prices yet but has received notice of impending price increases. Additionally, Yongda Auto mentioned in its annual report that Porsche has proactively reduced its sales plan (Gasgoo).

9. Italy and Spain Support EU Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

The EU is consulting member states on imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Government sources revealed that Italy and Spain support the decision (Sina).

10. Tesla Begins Mass Hiring After Large Layoffs

According to Bloomberg, Tesla is currently seeking to hire nearly 800 new employees. Three months ago, Elon Musk announced the largest round of layoffs in Tesla's history.