The Equipment Industry Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has conducted supervisory inspections on Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., NIO Automotive Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd., and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. on July 30-31. According to MIIT, the inspections aim to further standardize automotive industry competition order and enhance product consistency and quality safety levels. The focus was on verifying enterprises' intelligent connected vehicle safety assurance capabilities, design and production capabilities, and production consistency assurance, as well as randomly sampling vehicles and power batteries for national standard compliance testing. Moving forward, MIIT will collaborate with relevant departments to deepen actions targeting road vehicle product consistency and quality improvement, strengthen review of "radical" innovative design access and testing verification management, urge manufacturers to thoroughly investigate product safety risks, enhance testing and safety assessments, regulate marketing activities, and safeguard product safety bottom lines to protect consumer rights.
Tesla China has officially denied rumors that it is considering divesting its Chinese business. According to The Paper on July 31, reports suggesting Tesla might spin off its Chinese operations to potentially pave the way for a future merger with SpaceX were met with a firm "untrue" response from Tesla China.
On July 31, Tesla began rolling out software update version 2026.14.13 for its vehicles in China, covering the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. The major upgrade introduces the Doubao large language model. Described as providing real-time information and enabling natural, fluid conversations, the Doubao AI model requires an active Premium Connectivity subscription to use.
CALB's batteries have entered the supply chain for Xiaomi's new Pengcheng series, reports The Paper. On the evening of July 30, Lei Jun announced pre-sale prices for the Pengcheng N90 Max at 299,900 RMB and the N70 Max at 259,900 RMB during a Xiaomi auto product launch, marking the brand's formal entry into the extended-range electric vehicle market. The Pengcheng series introduces a new battery supply system, breaking away from the reliance on CATL and FinDreams Battery seen in the Xiaomi SU7 and YU7. It adds Sunwoda and CALB as suppliers. The Pengcheng N90 Max uses a 76kWh NMC lithium-ion battery from CALB, offering a CLTC pure electric range of up to 505 km.
Chongqing Changan Automobile Company Limited announced on July 31 that Peng Tao has resigned from his role as Executive Vice President due to a job change. He will no longer hold any position within the company but is assigned other duties elsewhere.
The Wuling Yangguang Pro was officially launched on July 31, targeting urban logistics and commercial scenarios. It features a 9-cubic-meter cargo volume, standard 2C fast charging, a 405km range, an option for CATL's Tianxing battery, and 20 safety features including AEB and FCW, with a starting price of 94,800 RMB.
According to a recall notice published online by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 31, Ford Motor Company is recalling 86,543 vehicles in the U.S. The recall covers certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E models. NHTSA stated that the rear side window glass trim pieces may detach during driving due to inadequate attachment, posing a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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