China EV Momentum: Xiaomi EV kicked off its “SkyNomad” extended-range family SUV line in China with four variants (N70/N90) priced from 209,900 to 299,900 yuan, and says it logged 10,000 locked orders in four minutes—while Xiaomi also reported cumulative deliveries topping 800,000 units. Regulation & Payments: China’s MIIT and market regulator issued rules to tighten supplier payment timing, defining acceptance deadlines and requiring large upfront payments for continuous supply. Quality Crackdown: Four Chinese regulators launched a year-long campaign targeting production consistency, reliability, durability, and verification of new tech, urging firms to reject “pseudo-innovation.” ADAS Rollout: Volkswagen’s China JV CARIZON will bring the HS8 all-scenario L2++ driver assistance system to seven new models starting this quarter. Trade Tensions: The US expanded a list of Canadian goods hit by 50% tariffs, adding items including vehicles and automotive-related products, escalating pressure on North American supply chains. UK Defense Supply Chain: INEOS Automotive’s Grenadier bid for the British Army’s Light Mobility Vehicle program added Hobson Industries and TVS Supply Chain Solutions to its team. India EV Adoption: India hit record EV retail sales in July (3,27,901 units) and strong August demand, with EV penetration rising to 12.3%—as the World EV Day theme focuses on cutting total cost of ownership.