Multiple Regions Focus on Auto Industry Transformation at Two Sessions: Shifting from Policy-Driven to Product-Driven Growth

As the inaugural year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), 2026 is regarded as a critical window of opportunity for the development of intelligent, connected, and new-energy vehicles. Following the conclusion of local "Two Sessions" across the country, numerous provincial and municipal government work reports have explicitly stated their commitment to advancing high-quality growth in the automotive industry through consumption-driven strategies, innovation-driven approaches, and coordinated regional development. Reporters have observed that local governments are gradually reducing their reliance on subsidy policies and instead emphasizing product innovation as the core driver of growth. Industry insiders note that the automotive market is currently undergoing a profound shift—from policy-driven to product-driven growth—with future competition increasingly hinging on technological capabilities and product strength.