Gasgoo Munich- The 2026 Formula 1 season brings the most sweeping regulatory overhaul in the sport’s history. With the widespread adoption of active aerodynamics and a sharp increase in MGU-K energy recovery power, racing braking systems face a fresh set of challenges. As the core supplier of braking systems for F1, Brembo recently detailed its…
Gasgoo Munich- The China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) released data on February 28 showing the inventory warning index for China’s auto dealers stood at 56.2% in February 2026. While that represents a decline of 0.7 percentage points year-on-year and 3.2 points from the previous month, the figure remains above the critical 50% threshold—signaling that operational…
According to data compiled by the Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute, in 2025, China’s automotive intelligent components market further intensified its concentration and localization trends, with technology iteration and ecosystem integration becoming increasingly prominent. Traditional Tier-1 suppliers, tech companies, automakers’ in-house R&D, and emerging supply chain players competed across multiple dimensions and scenarios, driving the industry…
Gasgoo Munich- At a regular press briefing on February 12, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong addressed the European Commission’s recent decision to waive tariffs on a Chinese-made Volkswagen SUV. He reiterated that both China and the EU support Chinese EV firms leveraging price undertakings to drive mutual gains in the automotive sector, charting a…
Gasgoo Munich- On February 11, 2026, General Motors broke the industry silence with a statement. The U.S. automaker explicitly ruled out excluding suppliers based on nationality, reaffirming that it views China as a vital component of its global business strategy and plans to continue strengthening its presence there. This statement was no accident. Over the…
Gasgoo Munich – Data compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) from the General Administration of Customs shows that in 2025, China’s vehicle exports expanded in both scale and value. The surge in year-end shipments not only extends the industry’s growth trajectory but also underscores the rising global competitiveness of Chinese automakers, marking…
Gasgoo Munich- Covestro officially announced on January 30 that it has successfully completed an expansion of its toluene diisocyanate (TDI) production facilities at its Shanghai integrated site. The upgrade lifts the site’s annual TDI capacity to 370,000 tonnes from 310,000 tonnes — a jump of nearly 20%. Image source: Covestro The move is aimed at…
Gasgoo Munich- The decline of Japanese automakers in China was inevitable — and the signs were there early on. In 2018, Suzuki, once a “national brand” thanks to the Alto and Swift, sold its stake in Changan Suzuki for just 1 yuan, ending a 34-year run in the country. By 2023, Mitsubishi had dissolved its…
Gasgoo Munich- On Jan 28, Volkswagen Group China said its regionally controlled electronic and electrical architecture, known as CEA (China Electronic Architecture) and developed specifically for the Chinese market, had entered delivery by the end of 2025. Image source: Volkswagen China The first Volkswagen-brand model built on the new architecture, the ID. UNYX 07, has…
Gasgoo Munich- China’s Ministry of Public Security’s latest data shows national motor vehicle population had reached 469 million units by the end of 2025. Automobiles accounted for 78% of that total, reaching 366 million units. The number of motor vehicle drivers increased in tandem to 559 million, with automobile drivers reaching 525 million, further narrowing…