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AI Boom Ignites a Metals Supercycle — Copper Poised to Stay in Shortfall as Gold Surges
A broad commodities rally led by metals has accelerated on the back of AI, EVs and robotics. Copper is forecast to remain in deficit this year and possibly worsen, while gold targets have been raised to unprecedented levels as investors seek real assets amid uncertainty.
US Carmakers at Risk of Becoming Niche Players as Global Markets Shift
A University of Michigan professor warns that Ford and General Motors risk becoming niche producers focused on pickups and SUVs if they lose market share in Canada, Mexico and other markets. Such a retreat would have wide economic and strategic consequences, as global demand shifts toward smaller, electrified vehicles and non‑US competitors expand abroad.
CATL Moves Into Urban Mobility Services with Fujian Transport Group Deal to Build Swap Networks and V2G Capacity
CATL and Fujian Province Automobile Transport Group signed a strategic framework to cooperate on aftermarket services, citywide battery‑swap networks and V2G technology. The partnership could accelerate fleet electrification, create new revenue streams for batteries as services, and test models for grid integration, but faces interoperability, regulatory and capital challenges.
China’s January Car Retail Slumps Month-on-Month but EVs Now Nearly Half the Market
January retail sales of China’s narrow passenger-car market are estimated at about 1.8 million units, down 20.4% from December but roughly flat year-on-year. NEVs made up around 800,000 of those sales, reaching a 44.4% retail penetration and underscoring the swift structural shift toward electrified vehicles.
China Hits 20 Million Charging Connectors — A Milestone That Rewrites the EV Playing Field
China’s EV charging network has surpassed 20 million connectors, a sign of the country’s rapid electrification. The milestone improves access for drivers and underpins further EV adoption, but it also brings challenges in grid management, geographic disparity and commercial sustainability.
China Forces Electric Cars to Slim Down: New Efficiency Rules Target the 'Battery-Bloated' NEV Boom
China has introduced a mandatory energy‑consumption standard that ties electric‑vehicle electricity use to curb weight, forcing manufacturers to curb the recent trend of heavier battery‑bulked models. The rule will accelerate lightweighting, higher‑density batteries and systems integration while reducing resource pressure from oversized pack production.
Two Troubled Chinese Automakers Double Down on Huawei, Pledging R&D After a Combined ¥60bn Loss
BAIC BluePark and Anhui Jianghuai expect a combined net loss of at least ¥60 billion for 2025 but are responding by committing over ¥113 billion to joint projects with Huawei’s automotive software and solutions. The strategy mirrors the profitable Huawei partnership seen at Seres, but risks include dependence on a shared platform and dilution of differentiation as more OEMs adopt Huawei’s stack.
Germany Relaunches EV Purchase Subsidy — Up to €6,000 to Reboot Electric Car Sales and Shield Auto Industry
Germany has reintroduced a tiered EV purchase subsidy offering €1,500–€6,000 per private buyer for new registrations from 1 January 2026, backed by €3 billion over three years and intended to support up to 800,000 vehicles. The measure aims to revive household demand, protect domestic automakers amid international competition, and accelerate the country’s shift to electric mobility, though it poses fiscal, regulatory and infrastructure challenges.
Germany Revives EV Purchase Grants — Up to €6,000 to Reignite Demand and Protect the Auto Industry
Germany has reinstated purchase subsidies for electric cars, offering between €1,500 and €6,000 to private buyers of new battery electrics and certain hybrids registering from 1 January 2026. The policy aims to boost demand, protect domestic industry and accelerate decarbonisation, but its effectiveness will depend on targeting, uptake and complementary investments in infrastructure.
China’s Electric-Car Moment: From Subsidy Reliance to a Naked Competition for Tech, Range and Loyalty
China’s electric‑vehicle market crossed a critical threshold in 2025, with EV penetration topping 50 percent and charging and swapping infrastructure expanding rapidly. As subsidies taper in 2026, competition will pivot from market share driven by policy to product, software and service quality—making tech depth, cost control and ecosystem play decisive factors.
China’s Industrial Output Ends 2025 Stronger but Uneven: Tech and Transport Up, Steel and Cement Down
China's industrial value added for large firms rose 5.2% year on year in December and 5.9% for 2025, with manufacturing and high‑tech sectors outperforming traditional heavy industries. Strong gains in electronics, transport equipment and new energy vehicles contrast with declines in steel and cement, reflecting an ongoing rebalancing of domestic demand and industrial structure.
Nio’s New ES8 Tops 50,000 Deliveries in Four Months, Signalling Strength in China’s Premium EV Market
Nio reported that its newly launched ES8 surpassed 50,000 deliveries 120 days after deliveries began, averaging about 417 vehicles per day. The rapid ramp underscores solid early demand in the premium SUV segment but raises questions about sustainability amid fierce competition and margin pressures.