The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) has launched the AI terminal intelligence grading evaluation initiative.

The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) announced that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the Ministry of Commerce, and other departments have jointly released the national standard series 'Grading of Intelligence Levels for AI Terminals' (GB/Z 177-2026), which clearly defines the intelligence levels of AI terminals. CAICT is one of the principal drafting organizations for this series of standards and possesses comprehensive testing qualifications and technical capabilities in product areas such as smartphones, tablets, mini-computers, smart glasses, earphones, speakers, televisions, and automotive cockpits. The first round of compliance testing for the grading of AI terminal intelligence standards has now been initiated. Relevant enterprises are encouraged to actively participate in the testing process to collaboratively promote the implementation of these standards.

AASTOCKSMay 15 11:46

According to the Passenger Car Association, sales in the new energy vehicle market reached approximately 798,000 units in March, marking a significant month-on-month increase of 85.6%.

On May 14, the China Passenger Car Association and Wilson jointly released the March 2026 monthly report on the new energy vehicle industry.

Zhitong FinanceMay 14 16:47

Top Automakers by China NEV Exports in April: BYD 130,042 Units, Chery 57,910

CnEVPostMay 14 11:28

Express News | Xiaomi, Tesla, BYD, and other companies announce price hikes

BreakingsMay 14 11:20

CSC Financial Auto Industry Mid-Term Investment Strategy 2026: Overseas Expansion Drives Earnings Alpha, AI Empowers New Growth Beta

The expected pressure on domestic demand caused by the current policy rollback may have bottomed out. The overseas expansion of passenger and commercial vehicles demonstrates strong performance contribution, with Q1 results already fully reflecting this. Under high oil prices, the overseas expansion of new energy vehicles is expected to exceed forecasts.

Zhitong FinanceMay 14 08:05

XPeng Motors (09868.HK) is in talks with Volkswagen to purchase a factory in Europe.

XPeng Motors (09868.HK) is in discussions with Volkswagen Group and other automakers regarding the potential acquisition of a factory in Europe to expand its overseas sales. Cheng Xiaoguang, General Manager of XPeng Motors' Northeast Europe region, stated that the company is negotiating with Volkswagen to assess whether there is a suitable production site available in Europe. XPeng Motors currently manufactures vehicles at a contract manufacturer's plant in Austria, but the production line is nearing full capacity. Cheng Xiaoguang noted that the company is also considering building a new plant in Europe, as not all existing facilities meet the requirements for XPeng’s latest or future products. Additionally, Volkswagen’s factories are somewhat outdated.

AASTOCKSMay 14 08:04