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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.

The European Union has revised its additional tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China, with brands such as Tesla experiencing a decrease in rates. Tesla's tariff rate has been reduced from 20.8% to 7.8%, and Geely's rate has also seen a reduction. This adjustment could influence the competitiveness of Chinese electric vehicles in the European market. China has welcomed the EU's decision and expressed its willingness to resolve trade disputes through dialogue and consultation.

Toyota has unveiled the updated Corolla Cross, a compact SUV. The standard version features new Through type light strip headlights, a honeycomb grille, and a blacked - out lower bumper, along with 18 - inch wheels and new LED taillights. The GR Sport version adds a blacked - out grille, 19 - inch sport wheels, a 10 - mm lower suspension, and exclusive sport driving modes, with GR badges on the exterior, interior, and seats. The interior retains the current design with minor adjustments, including a smartphone storage area and a sliding storage box.

Volkswagen’s ninth - generation Golf, expected in 2028 or 2029, will be an all - electric model named ID.Golf, produced at the Wolfsburg plant in Germany. The combustion - engine Golf will be manufactured in Mexico and upgraded from the Mk8.5 generation for continued sales. The ID.Golf will be based on the SSP electric platform, combining elements of MEB and PPE platforms, offering various sizes and power options, with GTI and R high - performance versions. It will retain classic Golf design elements while balancing innovation. The car will use a software architecture co - developed with Rivian, supporting flexible OTA updates and retaining physical buttons for key functions. Before the ID.Golf, Volkswagen will launch the ID.2X (2025), ID.2all (2026), and ID.Every1 (2027).

Audi has introduced plug - in hybrid variants of the sixth - generation A6, including Avant and Sedan body styles. These models, named ‘e - hybrid quattro,’ come in two power levels. They feature a 2.0 - litre turbo - charged petrol engine (252 PS) and an electric motor (143 PS) integrated into the 7 - speed S tronic dual - clutch transmission, delivering a total system output of either 299 PS and 450 Nm or 367 PS and 500 Nm. The higher - powered version accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, compared to six seconds for the lower - powered one. Both have a top speed of 250 km/h and an electric - only top speed of 140 km/h. The new models use a 25.9 kWh battery (20.7 kWh net), offering an electric - only range of up to 106 km and a 2.5 - hour charging time with 11 kW AC input. Standard all - wheel steering enhances agility, and improved sound isolation and other comfort features are highlighted. The A6 e - hybrid quattro models are available for order from May 8, 2025, with deliveries starting in the summer. Prices in Germany start at 65,800 euros for the Sedan and 68,300 euros for the Avant.