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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.

In March 2025, Geely Auto sold 232,177 vehicles, up 54% year-on-year and 13% month-on-month. New energy sales reached 119,696 units, accounting for 52% of total sales and up 167% year-on-year. The Geely brand sold 191,462 units, with the China Star series contributing 101,430 units, up 7% year-on-year. The Geely Galaxy brand sold 90,032 units, up 290% year-on-year. Lynk & Co sold 25,293 units, with new energy vehicles accounting for 56%. Zeekr delivered 15,422 units, up 19% year-on-year. Overseas exports reached 37,047 units, up 45% month-on-month.

On April 8, Changan Mazda released teaser images of its new SUV, the EZ-60, which is expected to launch this year and may be named CX-6e overseas. The vehicle continues Mazda's "Kodo" design language with a new purple paint option. It features aerodynamic vents on the D-pillar and electronic exterior mirrors. The rear sports a futuristic pulling-through taillight. Powertrain options include range-extender and pure electric variants. The range-extender features a 1.5L engine with a 160kW motor, offering 130km/200km of pure electric range and a maximum combined range of 1301km. The pure electric version has a single motor with a maximum power of 190kW, paired with 56.1kWh/68.8kWh battery packs, providing CLTC ranges of 480km/600km.

On April 7, the interior official images of the Byd Sealion 07 DM-i Intelligent Driving Edition were released. The new model is expected to be priced between 200,000 and 250,000 yuan and will hit the market soon. It features an “ocean aesthetic” design with a 10.25-inch full digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch floating pad, a wide-temperature refrigerator, and ventilated, heated, and massaging seats. In terms of intelligent driving, it is equipped with the “Eye of the God” high-level intelligent driving assistance system and the DiLink 100 intelligent cockpit, supporting AI full-scene voice interaction. The vehicle has e-shaped headlights and a pulling-through tail lamp, with dimensions of 4880/1920/1750mm and a wheelbase of 2820mm. It offers both two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions.

Toyota plans to launch around 15 electric vehicle models by 2027, a significant increase from the current 5 models. The company aims to ramp up its annual EV production to 1 million units by 2027, seven times the level of 2024. Toyota will support this growth by establishing production bases across Japan, China, the Americas, and Southeast Asia, accelerating its electrification transformation.

On April 7, the new plug-in hybrid Max and Ultra versions of the Luxeed R7, under Horizon Smart Travel, officially opened for booking. The new Max version is equipped with a 53.4kWh battery, with CLTC pure electric range increased from 251km to 360km, and a total range of 1673km. The Ultra version features Huawei DriveONE dual-motor all-wheel drive with a maximum power of 496 horsepower and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 4.9 seconds. Both versions come standard with HUAWEI ADS advanced intelligent driving system. The exterior maintains the current design, with an active grille shutter (AGS) to reduce drag. The interior includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch central control screen, with the co-pilot seat supporting 18-way adjustment. Immediate booking offers a 2000 yuan discount against 5000 yuan.