Shandong: Implements Twelve Measures to Support the International Expansion of the Automotive Industry

"Ten thousand enterprises to sea Lu trade global" the province's car to sea high-quality development promotion meeting was recently held in Jinan. This year, Shandong Province will implement twelve key measures to help automotive enterprises expand markets, secure more orders, and improve quality and efficiency. These measures include: scaling up exports of “Made in Shandong” automobiles; encouraging automotive trading companies to collaborate and go global together; establishing an alliance to promote the international development of the automotive industry; conducting in-depth market-expansion initiatives overseas; supporting enterprises in jointly building and sharing international marketing and after-sales service networks; elevating the level of used-car exports; strengthening logistics and transportation support; optimizing export-tax-refund services; increasing financial and insurance support; enhancing customs clearance facilitation; reinforcing business-support services; and bolstering risk-prevention capabilities.

Caixin Auto: One-stop solution to the problem of car going to sea.

Chengdu Intelligent Network Automotive Technology Development Company Capital Increase to 0.83 billion

According to Tianyan Zha, recently, Chengdu Intelligent Netlink Automotive Technology Development Co., Ltd. has undergone industrial and commercial changes. The registered capital has increased from about 0.64 billion RMB to about 0.83 billion RMB, an increase of about 31%. At the same time, Chengdu Jingkai Zhihang Private Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership) is a shareholder.

Caixin Automotive: Continuously accelerate the scene landing and commercialization.

Passenger Union Branch: From March 1 to 31, retail sales of 1.657 million passenger cars in the national passenger car market increased 60% month on month

On April 3, data from the Travel Association Branch showed that from March 1 to 31, 1.657 million passenger cars were sold in the national passenger car market, down 15 percent from March last year and 60 percent from the previous month. Since the beginning of this year, 4.236 million vehicles have been sold, down 17 percent from the same period last year. Retail sales of 784000 vehicles in the national passenger car new energy market, down 21% from March last year and up 69% from the previous month. Since the beginning of this year, a total of 1.844 million vehicles have been retailed, down 24% from the same period last year, and the retail penetration rate of new energy in the national passenger car market is 47.3.

Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the Travel Association Branch: At present, the new energy vehicle market is waiting for new products and the market environment is clear, which is the most difficult time.

SAIC Group: This year, it will progressively launch mass-produced vehicles equipped with semi-solid-state batteries across its various brands.

On April 3, SAIC stated on the interactive platform that starting this year, the company will gradually launch mass-produced models equipped with semi-solid batteries in different brands. The specific arrangements are subject to the information released by each brand. The company strives to sell 5 million vehicles in the whole year, with a total operating income of more than 700 billion yuan and an operating cost of about 630 billion yuan.

Caixin Automotive: Accelerate the large-scale landing of solid-state battery technology.

BYD Dynasty Network Three Models Launch Time-limited Discount Including Charging Subsidy Red Packets, etc

April 3rd, the reporter was informed that the BYD dynasty network three models launched time-limited discount. During the period from April 1 to April 30, the 2026 Qin L DM-i will receive a limited-time subsidy from 89800 yuan, and the original selling price will start from 96800 yuan, with a discount of 7000 yuan, including a limited-time charging subsidy of 3000 yuan and a limited-time super replacement of 4000 yuan. Han L DM and Tang L DM can enjoy a replacement subsidy of 15000 yuan. All three cars can enjoy 7 years of low interest and 3 years of zero interest policy.

Caixin Auto: By charging subsidies and other combinations to enhance the attractiveness of users.

JAC Auto: 2025 Net Profit Loss 1.703 billion Yuan

On April 3, JAC Motor (600418.SH) released its 2025 annual report, achieving operating income of 46.476 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.35; the net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies was -1.703 billion yuan.

Caixin Auto: Zunjie sales base is small, can not cover the overall loss.

GM: Retail sales in China in the first quarter were about 350000 vehicles

On April 3, General Motors said that in the first quarter of 2026, General Motors sold about 350000 vehicles in China, of which the sales of the new Buick Shijia MPV exceeded 7800, and the sales of XT5 increased by 29% year-on-year.

Caixin Automotive: MPV and SUV products are outstanding.

Japan EV Subsidy: BYD 40000 RMB Less than Toyota

On April 3, it was reported that the Japanese government adjusted the amount of subsidies for EV purchases after January this year, with Japanese-made cars as the center, and the amount of subsidies was increased one after another, while all four models BYD sold in Japan did not increase, with the difference from Toyota reaching 950000 yen (about 41200 yuan).

Caixin Automotive: non-pure technology, fair competition in the market.

(Compiled and commented by Zhang Yipeng, Caijing News Agency reporter)

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Source of the article:Cailian Auto Morning Briefing