1. The National Automotive Standardization Technical Committee is currently working on regulating the installation and use of automotive lights.
2. The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) reported that from July 1st to 26th, retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles nationwide reached 738,000 units, a year-on-year decrease of 2%.
3. The National Energy Administration reported that electricity consumption in the charging and battery swapping service industry increased by 56.9% year-on-year in the first half of the year.
4. BYD reported strong order books since the launch of its flash charging technology and a range of models.
5. BYD reported that it was deeply involved in drafting the new national standard for L2 assisted driving and was among the first to pass certification. Its "Eye of the Gods" technology is superior to the new standard in all its models.
6. Momenta received L4-level testing permits throughout Germany, and Uber increased its investment.
7. Porsche responded to a 32% decline in the Chinese market: It prioritizes value and is not driven by sales volume.
8. BMW's pre-tax profit fell by more than one-third in the second quarter.
9. German media reported that BMW plans to lay off 8,000 employees by the end of next year. 10. Toyota's global production and sales declined for the first time in two years in the first half of the year.
11. Qualcomm: Becomes BMW Group's main computing chip supplier for digital cockpit and driver assistance systems over the next decade.
12. Reports indicate strong demand in the Chinese market has helped Ferrari's first all-electric model, the Luce, achieve its annual sales target ahead of schedule.
