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The US remains the second largest market for EU vehicle exports, accounting for 22% of the EU's export market in 2024. German automakers are the largest suppliers to the US, with exports amounting to €32.71 billion, representing 64.27% of EU exports to the US. Although the US electric vehicle market is relatively small, it is growing rapidly, with BEV and PHEV sales reaching approximately 100GWh in 2024. European automakers have a significant manufacturing presence in the US, creating numerous jobs.

Leapmotor Chairman Zhu Jiangming revealed the company's future product plans at the C16 user sharing session. In the second quarter of 2026, Leapmotor will launch a flagship MPV based on the D platform, positioned as a luxury model with an estimated price of around 200,000-300,000 yuan, alongside a full-size SUV. In 2025, Leapmotor will focus on expanding its B series, including the B10 pure electric SUV, B01 pure electric sedan, and an entry-level hatchback, the B05. Existing models are also expected to be refreshed in 2025.

By the end of 2024, China's new energy power generation capacity exceeded thermal power for the first time, marking significant progress in energy transition. To address the coordination challenges between new and traditional energy, China is accelerating the construction of a unified national electricity market. In 2024, cross - provincial and cross - regional market - based electricity trading volume reached 1.4 trillion kWh, more than ten times that of 2016. The unified national electricity market is expected to be preliminarily established in 2025, facilitating the optimization of energy resources and promoting green and low - carbon development.

Arcfox Alpha S6 and Alpha T6 are set to launch on April 2. The two models, renamed from the original Alpha S and Alpha T, focus on upgrading intelligent configurations. Alpha S6 features a minimalist design with a CLTC range of 735km and a maximum motor power of 160kW. Alpha T6 has a Penetrating taillights，CLTC range of 688km, and the same 160kW motor. Price and policy adjustments may be made after the launch.

NIO Inc. delivered 15,039 vehicles in March 2025, marking a 26.7% year-over-year increase. The deliveries included 10,219 vehicles from the premium NIO brand and 4,820 from the family-oriented ONVO brand. In the first quarter of 2025, NIO delivered 42,094 vehicles, up 40.1% year-over-year. Cumulative deliveries reached 713,658 as of March 31, 2025. Additionally, NIO began deliveries of its flagship smart electric executive sedan, the ET9, in late March 2025.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reported its highest-ever sales in a financial year, with 337,148 units sold in FY24-25, marking a 28% year-over-year increase. In March 2025, TKM sold 30,043 units, up 11% compared to the same period last year. The growth was driven by a 35% increase in SUV and MPV sales, a 59% surge in exports, and stronger market presence in Tier II and III cities.