China Finally Draws the Line on Auto Data Exports
The rules clarify what counts as a data export, expand regulatory coverage, and introduce exemptions for scenarios like vulnerability fixes, security incidents and OTA updates to improve efficiency.
February 3, 2026
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NIO Capital Leads LINKHOU’s $14M+ Pre-B Round
Just in October 2025, LINKHOU completed a Series A financing round exceeding 100 million RMB, led by investors including Jinding Capital and Boxiang Capital.
China’s Used NEV Transactions Hit 168,800 Units in Dec 2025, SUVs Capture 28.9% Share
In December 2025, China’s used new energy vehicle transactions reached 168,800 units, up 8.7% MoM and 36.5% YoY.
Huawei-Backed AITO Leads China’s NEV Brands With ASP Reaching $55,570 in 2025
AITO has now formed a core product lineup centered on the M9, M8, M7 and M5.
BAIC Group Sales Hit 118,000 Units in January, Overseas Share Reaches 22%
BAIC Group aims to achieve vehicle sales of 2.2 million units in 2026, representing a 25.6% increase from the 1.752 million units sold in 2025.
XPeng Merges AD and Cockpit Units in AI Restructuring
It is a new AI organization oriented toward “automotive plus robotics,” and will be structured around base models, infrastructure foundations, platformized delivery, and product and project quality.
Mercedes-Benz Cuts Prices Up to 10% to Address Shifts in China Market
Despite softer overall sales, Mercedes-Benz remains strong in China’s high-end segments
China’s MIIT Bans Fully Hidden Car Door Handles, Effective January 2027
This requirement technically prohibits fully hidden door handle designs entirely, making China the first country in the world to formally introduce such a ban.