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On April 28, the State Council Information Office held a press conference where Vice Chairman Zhao Chenxin of the National Development and Reform Commission and others introduced policies for stable employment and economic development. Zhao announced the establishment of a childcare subsidy system, creation of special relending tools, support for service consumption and elderly care industries, and implementation of a consumption boost action plan, including targeted increase of vehicle quotas for key groups in cities with purchase restrictions.

In Q1 2025, new EU car registrations declined by 1.9% year-on-year, with a slight 0.2% drop in March 2025. Battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales grew by 23.9%, capturing 15.2% of the market share. Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) increased by 20.7%, accounting for 35.5% of the market. Traditional fuel vehicles saw a decline, with gasoline car registrations down 20.6% and diesel cars down 27.1%, resulting in market shares of 28.7% and 9.5% respectively.

On May 7, 2025, SAIC - GM Wuling announced that the Hongguang MINIEV family sold 28,990 units in April, marking the 57th consecutive month as the top - selling new energy microcar. Since its launch in 2020, the Hongguang MINIEV has garnered over 1.5 million user endorsements and introduced multiple models. Additionally, Wuling's new mid - size sedan, the 2025 Wuling Xingguang, is set to launch in the second quarter, with a pre - sale price range of 109,800 - 129,800 yuan. The 2025 Wuling Xingguang continues the Starlight Aesthetics design, offering three exterior colours: Star Curtain Black, Star Shine Gold, and Star Radiance White. The vehicle measures 4835×1860×1515 mm with a wheelbase of 2800 mm. Inside, the car features a new - style steering wheel and a column - mounted gear selector, optimising the storage space on the centre console. Two interior colour schemes are available: Dawn Orange and Night Grey. The car supports full - speed - range intelligent driving assistance from 0 - 130 km/h, features high - speed intelligent navigation assistance, and is equipped with a 150 - kW motor with a peak torque of 310 Nm. Battery configurations vary by model.

On May 6, 2025, Ford announced the introduction of the new Black Package for the Kuga SUV in Cologne, Germany. The exclusive package is available on Kuga ST - Line X models. It includes Ford Performance 20 - inch black multi - spoke alloy wheels, black front fascia “blades”, black door mirror surrounds and a black painted roof. These elements can be combined with all six Kuga body colours to create a personalised look. The black details contrast sharply with the standard red brake callipers, enhancing the sporty appeal. The Kuga SUV offers a range of powertrains, including EcoBoost petrol, self - charging hybrid and plug - in hybrid options. The Kuga ST - Line X Black Package will be available for order from June.

Li Auto announced that the L Series Intelligent Refresh Edition will be launched on May 8, covering L6, L7, L8, and L9. The L6 Intelligent Refresh Edition has already unveiled its prices and started pre-orders, with prices at 249,800 yuan and 279,800 yuan. The intelligent driving refresh edition models have been upgraded with smaller volume lidar. The AD Max models have been upgraded to single Thor-U chips and integrated with the VLA large model, supporting full - scene NOA. The AD Pro models have been upgraded to Horizon J6M chips and added lidar, supporting high - speed NOA. In terms of power, all four models are equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged range extender. The L6 has a comprehensive power of 300 kilowatts, while the L7, L8, and L9 have a comprehensive power of 330 kilowatts. The pure - electric range varies among the models.

During the 2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix, the Mercedes - AMG GT APXGP Limited Edition was released. This vehicle is a limited - edition special version launched for the F1 - themed movie "F1", with only 52 units worldwide. Based on the AMG GT 63 4MATIC +, it features a matte black coating and is equipped with APXGP team gold decals, 21 - inch forged wheels and black calipers. The interior is decorated with a lot of gold, made by the MANUFAKTUR high - end customization department, and is equipped with limited - edition serial number plaques. Power is provided by a 4.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V8 engine with a maximum output of 585 horsepower. It is equipped with the AMG Performance 4MATIC + all - wheel - drive system, AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension system, AMG ceramic braking system and carbon - fiber aerodynamic kit.