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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.

Following the preview, Volkswagen Malaysia has officially confirmed that the Golf GTI Special Edition will debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, which opens on May 8. In addition to the Golf GTI Special Edition, the promotional poster also mentions Tiguan and Arteon, and it is possible that special edition models of these vehicles will also be launched. The Special Edition Golf GTI is expected to have minor changes in exterior or interior decoration, or slight upgrades in equipment, while maintaining the same powertrain and chassis tuning. The current eighth - generation Golf GTI on sale in Malaysia is priced at RM254,012, including a 5 - year unlimited mileage warranty and a 5 - year maintenance package. It is a locally assembled (CKD) model. Previously, Volkswagen had launched the Golf GTI Edition 50, priced at RM269,012.

On May 7, 2025, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) launched the Arteon R - Line 4Motion Wolfsburg Edition, which will make its public debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025. Priced at RM304,990 (RRP) or RM306,012 on - the - road without insurance, the Wolfsburg Edition is RM5,000 more than a regular Arteon. The on - the - road price includes the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP), which offers a five - year unlimited - mileage warranty, a five - year 75,000 - km maintenance package and five - year roadside assistance. For the Wolfsburg Edition, the maintenance package is extended to seven years or 105,000 km (whichever comes first), with all other aspects (vehicle warranty and roadside assistance) remaining the same. As part of an introductory offer, the Wolfsburg Edition is available with RM40,000 in savings, bringing the RRP down to RM264,990 (or RM266,012 OTR without insurance). Exclusive features of the Wolfsburg Edition include the Wolfsburg crest emblem on the B - pillars, Volkswagen - branded tyre valve caps, a Volkswagen Universal Traffic Recorder 2.0 (UTR2.0) with front and rear dashcams featuring Sony's Starvis night - vision image sensor, illuminated door sill trim with the Volkswagen logo, a tailgate protective strip, Volkswagen Dynamic hub caps and cargo elements with velcro fasteners on the boot floor mat. Buyers also receive an owners' box containing a branded keyholder, a certificate of authenticity and Wolfsburg Edition floor mats. Under the hood, the vehicle retains the standard Arteon's 2.0 - litre turbocharged inline - four petrol engine with 280 PS (206 kW) and 350 Nm of torque, paired with a seven - speed DSG dual - clutch transmission and 4Motion all - wheel - drive system. Standard features include 19 - inch ‘Montevideo’ alloy wheels, LED exterior lighting, the R - Line styling package, Nappa carbon - print leather seat upholstery, front sports seats, 30 - colour ambient lighting, three - zone climate control, keyless entry and start, a 9.2 - inch Discover Pro touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a wireless charging pad, selectable drive modes, a 700 - watt Harman Kardon sound system and the IQ.Drive suite of ADAS.

Buick GL8 Lushang, the newly launched MPV by SAIC General Motors, has received over 10,000 orders within two weeks. The brand has introduced limited-time purchase benefits for this model. Priced between 249,900 and 289,900 yuan, it features Buick's PURE Design language and a plug-in hybrid system with a 1.5T engine. The vehicle offers a CLTC range of 1,420km, fuel consumption of 6.68L/100km in power-depleted mode, and an external power supply function.