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On May 29, 2025, the annual conference of the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance opened in Nanjing, themed on "Intelligence, Low-Carbon, and Globalization." Nearly a thousand industry experts attended. Luo Junjie, Vice President of the China Machinery Industry Federation, reviewed the innovative achievements of the power battery industry and proposed suggestions for strengthening technological leadership, accelerating low-carbon layout, and expanding open cooperation. Zhu Yanfeng, former Party Secretary and Chairman of Dongfeng Motor Group, emphasized the importance of combining various technical routes and proposed improving the recycling system for power batteries. Academician Sun Xueliang summarized the challenges facing the power battery industry, including resource issues, technical bottlenecks, and international policy pressures, and suggested accelerating breakthroughs in all-solid-state batteries and strengthening the development of sodium-ion batteries.

The new Jeep Cherokee has released its official images and is set to debut in the fall. The exterior features a completely new design, paying homage to the classic Cherokee. It includes a narrow and elongated seven-slot grille and U-shaped LED daytime running lights, with a rugged style. The rear design is yet to be revealed but is expected to feature square taillights and a long-wheelbase, short overhang design. The interior includes a flat-bottom steering wheel, embedded infotainment screen, and physical control buttons. The vehicle will be powered by a 1.6T turbocharged hybrid engine.

Lynk & Co's Deputy General Manager Mu Jun revealed that the new Lynk & Co 01 will be launched in June. The new model will feature optimized exterior details and new matte paint options. Inside, the new Lynk & Co 01 will adopt a new floating center console screen, optimize the infotainment interface and console design, and enhance technology and convenience. The power system update is not yet clear. The current model is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 187 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm.

On May 29, 2025, the new Volvo S90 was officially launched with seven models priced between 30.09 and 45.49 ten-thousand yuan. As a mid-cycle refresh, the new S90 has upgraded exterior and interior designs while retaining two powertrain options: mild hybrid (B5) and plug-in hybrid (T8). The new S90 features a dual exterior design, with the luxury version using matte trim and the sport version using blacked-out treatment, along with a new Berry Red body color. The details include a new grille design and new Thor's Hammer digital matrix headlights with 15 independent lighting zones, supporting adaptive high and low beam functions.

In April 2025, Suzuki's global production reached 272,972 units, down 0.4% year-on-year for the third consecutive month. Japan production fell 11.3% to 76,884 units, while overseas production rose 4.6% to 196,088 units, driven by a 6.1% increase in India to 179,892 units. Global sales declined 1.3% to 255,656 units. Japan sales increased 4.9% to 58,574 units, with minivehicles up 0.8% to 45,957 units. Overseas sales fell 3.0% to 197,082 units due to lower sales in Europe despite a 1.1% increase in India. Exports dropped 28.4% to 16,325 units, down for the fourth consecutive month, mainly due to lower exports to Europe.