Nine Departments Issue New Policies for the Automotive Aftermarket

[Policy Update] Nine departments jointly issued the 'Notice on Several Measures to Cultivate and Expand Automotive Aftermarket Consumption,' outlining 17 initiatives focused on six key areas.

Key Developments: Regulatory Breakthroughs in NEV Insurance and Vehicle Modification

On June 23, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and eight other departments jointly released new policies introducing tiered and categorized management for vehicle modifications and establishing a comprehensive vehicle insurance classification system, while exploring an insurance model based on 'separation of vehicle and battery.'

Key Figures: 40 Pilot Regions + Six Priority Areas

The policy covers six priority areas: vehicle modification, RV camping, classic and vintage cars, repair and insurance, motorsports, and car rental, and simultaneously designates 40 pilot regions for reforming automotive circulation and consumption.

Strategic Foundation: Shifting from Purchase-Centric Management to Full Lifecycle Services

The document aims to eliminate unreasonable restrictions and extend automotive consumption from product-based purchases toward full lifecycle service-oriented consumption, strengthening standardization systems and talent supply to enhance vitality in the aftermarket sector.