Automotive Industry Regulations Upgraded Again; Car Manufacturers Launch Learning and Self-Inspection Drive

Addressing the pain points of 'quick-start car manufacturing,' regulatory oversight in the automotive sector has been further strengthened. On October 10, four departments led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly released a draft notice titled 'Notice on Further Strengthening Management of Automotive Product Innovation Design and R&D Testing and Verification (Draft for Comments).' The document sets requirements for key structural components such as braking systems, reliability and durability verification, and innovative designs including hidden door handles and zero-gravity seats. Following the release of the draft notice, vehicle manufacturers have quickly launched a wave of learning and self-inspection. Several car company executives told reporters that they organized study sessions over the weekend and will disseminate the findings across their entire companies; other manufacturers confirmed that local authorities are also organizing learning and implementation efforts. Interviewed enterprises and experts generally believe that this regulatory move precisely corrects the industry's false innovation乱象 of 'prioritizing innovative gimmicks over safety verification,' forcing the sector to abandon the fast-consumption logic of car manufacturing and fully enter a new development stage focused on quality improvement and long-term stability rather than rapid iteration.