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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.

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.

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.

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.