ZF Group signed an investment agreement with the Zhangjiagang Economic Development Zone to expand production of Active Kinematics Control (AKC) and Steer-by-Wire (SbW) at its Zhangjiagang campus in east China.
ZF will use an existing plant area approximately 6,900 sqm to increase annual production capacity of AKC pro

On September 19, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced the recent establishment of Yuechuang Technology Co., Ltd. (Yuechuang Tech) for further integration of resources in component R&D, manufacturing, and personnel.
As the main body and management entity of DFMC’s automotive component operations, Yuechuang Tech

On September 19, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) inaugurated a joint innovation laboratory with Huawei. Aiming to promote the digital and intelligent innovation cycle of high-quality business operations along the entire automotive value chain, the two companies will develop more solutions for joint innovation.
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On September 19, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) conducted thorough exchanges with Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) on promoting more in-depth cooperation.
The two companies reached a consensus on solutions to issues such as improvement of acceleration performance, validation of automotive data, and do

The IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich kept me more than busy and entertained for the three days I attended last week. I spent ample time visiting the public stands that were integrated into the city center, as well as a whole day in the more traditional exhibition setting of the Messe München. One welcome surprise is that

On September 17, Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (DFMG) announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) a proposal on the establishment of a joint venture (JV) for the development and sales of intelligent vehicles with Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL) and two companies from Xiangyang, Hubei.
The JV will

On September 15, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the 2026 Dream flagship MPV. The model is available in five PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric) and three EV (battery electric) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 329,900 to CNY 439,900.
The 2026 Dream adopts a luxurious Chinese aesthetic

Reported on September 12, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and August 2025.
BYD maintained its lead with 7,389 units, followed by Proton with 5,455 units and Tesla in third with 3,162 units. Other top brands included BMW (

On September 15, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) issued the “Initiative on Standardizing the Payment of Accounts Payable by Automakers to Suppliers” (the Initiative).
The Initiative requires that large automakers not take advantage of their dominant position to infringe upon suppliers’ intere

On September 12, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced that Venucia, a Dongfeng Nissan sub-brand, recently reached strategic cooperation and signed an order for 10,000 VX6 SUVs with Hello Inc., a mobility service platform, to promote the R&D, application, and large-scale commercialization of Level 4 autonomous

On September 8, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (21st List)”.
The selected battery electric models consist of 68 passenger vehicles (including Seres Auto’s AITO M7 EV, GAC Aion’s i60, and Geely Galaxy’s

On September 8, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 77th list of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that meet the national energy saving standards and are eligible for tax reductions or exemptions. There are 430 models on the list in total, including 14 energy-saving and 416 New Energy

On September 8, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 398th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”.
A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, BYD, and Geely, as well as joint-ventur

Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their August 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 153,400 units in August, up 0.9% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving y/y growth for 7 consecutive months. FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 70,125 units and 66,060 units, down 2.7% y/y and up 4.8% y/y, respective

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for August 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in August 2025
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August retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.995 million uni

On August 30, the first six scientific research projects of a joint research institute between Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) were signed.
The six projects concern areas such as solid-state batteries, humanoid robots, intelligent vehicle control, and weight

According to multiple press releases dated September 4, Nissan Import & Export (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. was recently established, with a registered capital of CNY 1 billion.
Engaged in areas such as goods import and export, technology import and export, and trade agent services in China, the new company, a 60:40 joint v

On August 28, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the new Courage battery electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two RWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 202,900 to CNY 242,900.
The new Courage measures 4,810mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,636mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,9

On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Dongfeng Aeolus launched the Aeolus L8 midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 129,900 to CNY 149,900.
The Aeolus L8 measures 4,762mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,677mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,825m

On August 29, IAA Mobility, in a newsletter, revealed that Chinese automaker DFM Forthing and its German general importer, Indimo Automotive, will present three new models at the event. The models are the Forthing 4 PHEV, the Forthing 7 REEV, and the Forthing 9 PHEV. With a focus on modern design, intelligent feature