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Conventional Vehicles

Quantified news impact based on deduplicated, quality-reviewed events in a single 7-day window.

Average net impact-4weighted per event

Average gross impact13absolute weighted average

Events28same period

Confidence75%model average

Raw intensity53before weighting

Previous period0net impact

Gross changeInsufficient base

Diffusion speed4.0 / day

Concentration6%

Direction disagreement70%

Source independence94%22 sources

IMPACT TREND

7-day effective impact

Positive 8 · Negative 11 · Mixed 9

+180-18

25 Jul, 040 events

25 Jul, 180 events

26 Jul, 080 events

-13

26 Jul, 224 events

27 Jul, 126 events

-2

28 Jul, 022 events

-9

28 Jul, 166 events

29 Jul, 065 events

29 Jul, 201 event

-13

30 Jul, 101 event

-18

31 Jul, 001 event

31 Jul, 142 events

Current periodPrevious period

TIME HORIZON

Impact duration

Immediate0%0 cumulative effective impact

Short term39%141 cumulative effective impact

Medium term51%185 cumulative effective impact

Long term9%34 cumulative effective impact

CO-IMPACT

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EVENT EVIDENCE

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Page 2 of 3 · 28 events

Macro2

Macro29 Jul, 09:01positive

Wuhu Unveils 15th Five-Year Targets: Auto Industry to Top 1 Trillion Yuan, 2025 GDP at 540.3 Billion

Wuhu, Anhui, has set its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) goals, aiming for its auto industry to exceed RMB 1 trillion in scale. The city reported 2025 GDP of RMB 540.3 billion, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8% over the past five years. Auto output reached 1.8 million vehicles in 2025, and exports surged 118.3% in the first half of 2026 to 763,000 units. The plan targets further economic upgrades and a stronger national ranking.

Effective: +17
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Long term

Macro31 Jul, 15:00negative

China's Tenth Fuel Price Hike in 2026: Gasoline and Diesel Up 685 Yuan and 655 Yuan per Tonne

China's National Development and Reform Commission announced the tenth fuel price increase of 2026, raising gasoline and diesel prices by RMB 685 and RMB 655 per tonne respectively from July 31. Nationally, 92 RON gasoline, 95 RON gasoline, and 0# diesel rise by RMB 0.54, RMB 0.57, and RMB 0.56 per liter. Filling a 50-liter tank of 92 RON gasoline costs an extra RMB 27. The adjustment follows volatile international crude prices amid Middle East tensions.

Effective: -13
Intensity: 30
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Short term

Industries1

Industries27 Jul, 16:01positive

Nanjing Port Ships Second Batch of 1,175 Chinese Cars to Saudi Arabia in a Month

On July 27, the ro-ro vessel Anji 11 departed from Nanjing Port in Jiangsu, carrying 1,175 fully assembled Chinese-made vehicles on a direct voyage to Saudi Arabia. This marks the second batch export of complete cars from the port in about a month, supported by efficient clearance from the Nanjing Port Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station.

Effective: +9
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Short term

Companies7

Companies28 Jul, 17:21negative

Renault Faces Criminal Trial in France Over Alleged Diesel Emissions Cheating

French prosecutors confirmed that Renault will face a criminal trial for serious fraud over allegations it installed emissions-cheating devices in its diesel vehicles to evade environmental regulations. The indictment was signed on July 24 and notified to parties on July 27, making Renault the second automaker after Volkswagen to be referred to a French criminal court in the dieselgate scandal.

Effective: -17
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Long term

Companies29 Jul, 00:33negative

Mercedes-Benz CEO Pledges to Protect US Business, Invests Over $70 Billion Amid China Shareholder Concerns

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius promised to protect the company's US operations as a US Senate committee advances legislation to restrict Chinese automakers. Chinese shareholders BAIC and Li Shufu hold nearly 20% of Mercedes' listed shares. Mercedes has committed over $70 billion in US investment, including $40 billion by 2030 to expand SUV production in Alabama. US sales rose 15% in the first half of the year, partially offsetting a decline in China.

Effective: -16
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 60%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies27 Jul, 18:00positive

Ford Expands Aftermarket Parts in Michigan, Targets $53 Billion Market, Launches Limited Bronco Desert Rising

Ford announced the expansion of its aftermarket parts and accessories business in Brooklyn, Michigan, aiming to boost profit and enter the $52.9 billion U. S. aftermarket industry. The company introduced the limited-edition Bronco Desert Rising package, priced at $57,350, with only 1,000 units available. Ford noted that 46% of new car buyers customize their vehicles, with Bronco owners leading. The company targets an 8% annual revenue growth by the end of the decade through software and physical services, including customization.

Effective: +14
Intensity: 55
Confidence: 85%
Horizon: Short term

Companies29 Jul, 08:06positive

Ford Motor Posts $1.327 Billion Net Loss in Q2 2026, Widening from $36 Million Loss a Year Ago

Ford Motor reported a net loss of $1.327 billion (about 217 billion yen) for the April-June 2026 quarter, widening sharply from a $36 million loss in the same period of 2024. The loss was driven by temporary charges from restructuring its electric vehicle strategy and battery production. Revenue fell 4% to $48.296 billion, while operating profit rose 25% to $638 million, supported by strong large-vehicle sales and cost-cutting measures.

Effective: +12
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Short term

Companies27 Jul, 08:29positive

GM Software Business Gross Margin About 70%, OnStar Q2 Revenue $800 Million, Super Cruise Subscriptions Up 70%

General Motors’ software and services business retains about 70 cents for every dollar of revenue, compared with 4 to 10 cents from vehicle sales. CEO Mary Barra said on the earnings call the company has growth levers and sees opportunities to improve profitability and reduce dependence on the industry cycle. OnStar generated $800 million in second-quarter revenue, Super Cruise subscription revenue rose 70% year-on-year, and deferred revenue is projected to reach $7.5 billion in 2026.

Effective: +10
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies28 Jul, 11:29negative

BYD Launches Electric Light Vehicle Racco in Japan, Priced Under 2 Million Yen, Targets 10,000 Orders by 2026

BYD has launched the Racco, an electric light vehicle in Japan, with an entry-level price below 2 million yen (about 1.58 million Singapore dollars or 96,000 Hong Kong dollars) after including taxes and government subsidies. The Racco has a range of at least 210 kilometers, surpassing the Nissan Sakura's 180 kilometers. BYD aims to secure 10,000 orders by the end of 2026, as the company seeks to expand its foothold in Japan's kei car market dominated by domestic automakers. As of end-2025, BYD's cumulative sales in Japan since its 2023 entry stood at just over 7,400 vehicles.

Effective: -6
Intensity: 30
Confidence: 60%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies29 Jul, 18:40mixed

BMW Group Plans to Cut 8,000 Jobs by End of 2027, Targeting Administration and R&D

BMW Group plans to cut approximately 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027, focusing on administration and R&D while sparing production. The voluntary layoffs, equivalent to 5.2% of its global workforce of about 154,500 at end-2025, will offer compensation only in Germany. The move follows the winding down of the Neue Klasse R&D cycle and aims to reduce fixed costs. BMW faces headwinds from declining China sales, which fell 12.5% in 2025 and 30.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Effective: 0
Intensity: 45
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Medium term