Why is Anhui Jianghuai Automobile stock surging today?

Anhui Jianghuai Automobile's stock price surged 8.6% to 23.94 yuan on Tuesday following the release of safety test results by its Maextro (Zunjie) brand. The controversy had centered around a new car model's brake pedal bracket, which had reportedly failed safety standards in viral videos posted on Chinese social media since October 8.

However, Maextro's third-party inspection confirmed the part met and surpassed Chinese industry standards, including withstanding stress loads more than double the required threshold without any cracking or damage. This directly countered the alarming footage that had circulated online. The stock's rebound came after one of the sharpest multi-day sell-offs in JAC's recent history, with the controversy causing a daily limit-down on October 8 and 9, erasing over 12 billion yuan in market capitalization in just three trading sessions.

The company also announced a bracket upgrade program for existing owners starting in November, providing a clear remediation path. However, this move was not influenced by any broader market tailwind, as both the Shanghai Composite Index and the CSI 300 traded in negative territory on the day. Despite weak sales figures, with September sales falling 18.7% year-over-year to 27,201 units and cumulative sales for the first nine months of 2026 down 9.4%, the safety narrative resolution proved to be the primary driver behind the stock's surge.