EU plans Chinese hybrid import curbs as test case for trade rebalancing, report says
The EU is preparing safeguard measures targeting Chinese hybrids, potentially using tariff-rate quotas to limit imports, according to Bloomberg.
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China, EU make progress on hybrid trade as EU says exports will be halved
China said the understanding complies with WTO rules; the EU trade commissioner said it includes halving hybrid vehicle exports to the bloc.
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China proposes tighter vehicle design rules, reiterates concealed-handle ban and targets foldable screens
A mandatory national standard already bans fully concealed door handles. The new draft would further link design safety assessments to vehicle approvals.
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China says EU hybrid trade deal allows export growth from 2025 levels
The commerce ministry said the arrangement allows growth from the 302,000 hybrid vehicles the EU imported from China in 2025.
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China cuts NEV export tax rebates, testing profitability of automakers’ overseas growth
The export VAT rebate rate for NEVs will fall from 13% to 9% starting April 1, 2027.
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China launches yearlong auto quality campaign focused on connected-car safety
China will conduct nationwide inspections of intelligent connected vehicle safety, R&D and production capabilities, and product conformity.
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Geely Xingyuan, BYD Qin L flagged in China quality review over production conformity issues
The Xingyuan sample vehicle’s wheelbase deviation exceeded the permitted 1% margin, while the Qin L DM-i’s fuel consumption was higher than its declared level.
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China’s new rules give smart-vehicle sensors more design freedom
The new rules provide size exemptions for radar, cameras and V2X antennas, creating more design space for autonomous-driving and vehicle-road coordination hardware.
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China sets competition guidelines for automakers expanding overseas
The new guidelines call on automakers to avoid frequent, steep overseas price changes and respect local dealers’ pricing autonomy.
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China unveils five-year NEV plan, targets 70% share of passenger-car sales by 2030
China targets NEV shares of 70% for passenger-car sales and 40% for commercial-vehicle sales by 2030, alongside large-scale deployment of autonomous vehicles.
