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…
A walk into some car dealerships in China in January 2026 reveals a noticeably calmer atmosphere than in previous years. Sales staff across multiple regions report lighter foot traffic and more hesitant buyers compared with the end of last year. The anecdotal evidence is reflected in the data provided by the China Passenger Car Association…
From January to November, China’s passenger vehicle exports to global markets displayed a core pattern of “NEVs leading, top players dominating, divergent growth, and competition between established and emerging forces.” In Europe, SAIC PV maintained a leading position, while emerging players like Leapmotor achieved multiple-fold growth. In Southeast Asia, BYD dominated the market, with its…
On January 14, 2026, the “Jetta Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. Kickoff Conference” was held in Chengdu. According to the company, the move marks Jetta’s shift from a product brand to a technology company spanning the full value chain — from R&D and manufacturing to supply and sales. Image source: FAW-Volkswagen What stands out is its…
Here are this week’s major developments in embodied AI and assisted/autonomous driving: U.S. delays new tariffs on Chinese chips According to Bloomberg, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released findings from a probe into China’s chip sector that lasted nearly a year. The U.S. will hold off on imposing additional tariffs…