GuShiio.com ① Ministry of Commerce: Properly resolving the EU’s electric vehicle countervailing case against China is in the interests of both parties; ② Changsha’s intelligent connected vehicle testing road has exceeded 1000 kilometers; ③ Gekrypton Technology Group was officially established;
Ministry of Commerce: Properly resolving the EU’s electric vehicle countervailing case against China is in the interests of both parties
On February 14, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao had a video call with Kang Linsong, Chairman of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association and Chairman of Mercedes-Benz Group. The two sides exchanged views on issues such as the EU’s electric vehicle countervailing case against China and China-EU automobile industry cooperation. Wang Wentao said that China-EU automobile industry cooperation has a solid foundation and broad space. China welcomes European automobile companies, including Mercedes-Benz Group, to expand investment in China and deeply explore the China market. Properly resolving the EU’s electric vehicle countervailing case against China is in line with the interests of both China and the EU and the general expectations of the industry. It is hoped that the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Mercedes-Benz Group will continue to play an active role in pushing the European Commission to make a political decision as soon as possible, and on the basis of progress made in multiple rounds of consultations between the two sides, work towards China to reach a constructive solution acceptable to both sides as soon as possible. Kang Linsong said that the European automobile industry, including Mercedes-Benz Group, is highly concerned about the EU-China electric vehicle case and supports and expects both sides to resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation as soon as possible. Mercedes-Benz Group will uphold its long-term commitment to the China market and further deepen cooperation with China.
Cailian Automobile: Whether China’s electric vehicles will see a turning point on their way into the EU in 2025 has attracted much attention.
Changsha’s intelligent connected vehicle test road has exceeded 1000 kilometers
The official website of the Changsha City Bureau of Industry and Information Technology recently announced the fifth phase of Changsha’s intelligent networked vehicle test road, with an additional mileage of 732.55 kilometers. The total mileage of Changsha City’s intelligent networked vehicle test roads has reached 1107.1 kilometers (one-way), ranking among the top in the country. Changsha’s fifth phase of intelligent networked vehicle test road, based on the 317 kilometers of open test roads that have been opened in the previous four phases, added “two stations and one road”(Changsha Railway Station, Changsha High-speed Railway South Station, Huanghua Airport) roads, Malan Mountain Area, Changsha Economic Development Zone Area, etc., Hunan Xiangjiang New District has expanded from the original Meixi Lake and Yanghu areas to the entire new district, with a total of 732.55 kilometers of new mileage.
Cailian Automobile: Changsha is gradually building a new highland for intelligent driving.
Gekrypton Technology Group was officially established
On February 14, Jikrypton and Geely Automobile announced respectively that Jikrypton had completed the acquisition and capital injection of Linker and officially controlled Linker with 51% of its shares. At the same time, Gekrypton Technology Group was officially announced for its establishment, which includes two brands: Gekrypton Automobile and Linker Automobile. An Conghui, CEO of Gekrypton Technology Group, said that in 2025, Gekrypton Technology Group will achieve a growth rate of 40%, achieve an annual sales target of 710,000 vehicles, and become the BBA in the new energy era.
Cailian Automobile: A three-month-old tens of billions of equity merger in the automobile industry has initially come to an end.
Gekrypton Technology An Smart: Gekrypton L3 autonomous driving was unveiled in April and is expected to have mass production vehicle delivery capabilities by the end of the year
On February 14, An Conghui, CEO of Gekrypton Technology Group, revealed that with the accelerated evolution of AI empowerment and innovation in combining software and hardware, Gekrypton’s L3 autonomous driving self-developed vast intelligent driving will soon be officially implemented, and new cars equipped with related technologies will be unveiled during the Shanghai Auto Show in April and are expected to have mass production vehicle delivery capabilities by the end of the year.
Minsheng Securities: Currently, autonomous driving is approaching the L3 transition period.
Lei Jun: Xiaomi car orders have been scheduled for 6 months
On February 14, Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group, revealed in a speech at the 2025 Beijing Haidian District Economic and Social High-Quality Development Conference that Xiaomi delivered more than 135,000 vehicles in nine months. If you book a car today, you will still have to wait for about six to seven months.
Cailian Automobile: Xiaomi Automobile will also unleash greater potential.
Zhiji Automobile and Ali Zebra Zhixing released “New Trends in AI Ecological Cockpit” in early March
On February 14, Zhiji Automobile announced that it would jointly release “New Trends in AI Ecosystem Cockpit” with Alibaba’s Zebra Intelligent and other sectors in early March. At that time, Double will release details of the “disruptive” functions in the AI cockpit.
Cailian Automobile: After Apple reached a cooperation with Alibaba, it also drove the popularity of related industrial chains.
Lantu Zhiyin Xiaoyao Cockpit OTA 2.0 released
On February 14, Lantu Automobile officially released “Lantu Zhiyin Xiaoyao Cockpit OTA 2.0”. This time, OTA 2.0 has added and optimized more than 1000 new and optimized functions, covering multiple modules such as navigation, voice, ecology, system desktop, and intelligent experience, including Baidu Maps V20 visual lane level navigation for the first time, AI technology with Deepseek capabilities, and the concept of “customizable cockpit”. In addition, Lantu Zhiyin also brings a completely new desktop experience, including optimized interface dynamics, customized drop-down menus, and new Miaodong capsules.
Cailian Automobile: Lantu Automobile hopes to prove the integrated value of “technology self-research” and “user co-creation” through the release of OTA 2.0.
The new BMW X3 long-wheelbase version has been launched since 349,900
On February 14, the new BMW X3 long-wheelbase version was launched, with an official retail price of 349,900 to 449,900 yuan. The wheelbase of the new car is 2,975 mm, which is lengthened by 111 mm; the maximum power of the system has been increased to 190 kW, the peak torque has been increased by 14% compared with the previous generation, and the fuel consumption has been reduced by 5%. The new BMW X3 series comes standard with the xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system and the L2 intelligent assisted driving system.
Cailian Motors: As BMW’s most popular model in the China market, the importance of the new BMW X3 long-wheelbase version is self-evident.
Starting from 47,800 yuan, Wuling Light EV is officially launched
On February 14, the Wuling Light EV was officially launched. Two versions of the standard model and the comfort model were launched, with an official guidance price of 47,800 to 50,800 yuan. The new car adopts a three-in-one electric drive system. The maximum power of the rear permanent magnet synchronous motor is 30kW, the top speed can reach 100km/h, and the crawling function is standard. In terms of battery life, Wuling Light EV is equipped with Guoxuan Battery Cell/Battery Pack produced by SAC PACK, with a capacity of 17.7kWh and a pure electric range of 201 kilometers under CLTC operating conditions.
Cailian Automobile: Wuling Light EV faces considerable challenges.
Ferrari CEO visits South Korea to meet with the president of battery manufacturer SKon or discuss battery business cooperation
On February 14, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna visited the Seoul headquarters of SK Group in South Korea and met with Lee Seok-hee, president and CEO of power battery company SK On Co., Ltd. The two companies may have discussed cooperation in the battery business. Senior executives of the two companies met or promoted battery business cooperation to achieve concrete results.
Cailian Automobile: With the arrival of the era of new energy vehicles, the value of power batteries has become increasingly prominent.
(Compiled/commented by Cailian reporter Liu Yang)
