According to multiple press releases dated June 18, Xiaoyu ZHANG, executive vice president of Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto), delivered a keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25 Shanghai), pointing out that Chinese automobile brands are demonstrating unprecedentedly strong momen

According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), May vehicle sales in Thailand increased 4.7% year over year to 52,229 units. This marks the second consecutive month of growth, driven by rising sales of BEVs, PHEVs, and ICE passenger cars. The growth is attributed to increasingly affordable vehicle pricing. Howe

On June 24, Changan Auto announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) that China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (CCAG), a controlling shareholder, was renamed Chenzhi Automobile Technology Group Co., Ltd. (Chenzhi Auto) on June 23, with the related business change registration procedures completed and a busine

On June 22, GB Auto launched the locally assembled version of the CS55+ in Egypt, marking the first CKD model from Changan to be assembled in the Egyptian market. GB Auto is the exclusive distributor of Changan in Egypt. 
It is 4,515 mm in length, 1,865 mm in width, and 1,680 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,656

On June 10, four Chinese automakers, namely, FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, GAC Group, and Seres Group, committed to a payment period not exceeding 60 days to ensure efficient capital turnover along the supply chain.
From the night of June 10 to 11, another 13 Chinese automakers, namely, Geely, Changan Auto,

The 102,546 new vehicles sold in Russia in May 2025 represented a decrease of 29.5% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on June 11.
The 502,312 new vehicles sold in the first five months of 2025 represented a decrease of 28.2% over the same period in 2024.
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The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for May 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in May 2025
Retail
May retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.932 million units, refle

Announced on June 9, 2025, the Board of Investment (BOI) is actively driving investments to maintain Thailand’s position as ASEAN’s top automotive hub amid global shifts. The focus includes all electrified vehicle technologies (HEV, PHEV, REEV, BEV) and collaboration with key agencies.
Global automakers like BYD, MG,

On June 5, Changan Auto announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) that with the approval of China’s State Council, the automotive operations of China South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC), an indirect controlling shareholder, will be spun off into an independent central enterprise. The State-owned Assets Su

According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), April vehicle sales in Thailand increased 1.0% year over year to 47,193 units. In the first 4 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 200,386 units, a decline of 4.8% YoY.  According to the FTI, the modest YoY increase was mainly driven by stronger electric passenger c

On May 22, Deepal, a Changan Auto sub-brand, launched the S09 flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in three RWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 239,900 to CNY 309,900.
The S09 features a technological, trendy front fascia with the Super Flash integrated design concept, as we

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) successfully ignited the first unit of the new WE20TG-AA hybrid engine developed with Changan Auto.
The WE20TG-AA, a next-generation high-efficiency engine, is developed to achieve ultimate thermal efficiency. Based on a platform-based design concept that takes factors such

On May 22, Changan announced that it has shipped the first batch of Deepal S07 vehicles made for the European market, with deliveries expected by the end of June 2025.
The Deepal S07 vehicles are equipped with the latest Chinese technological innovations and designed to meet high standards of quality and safety for

Reported on May 15, 2025, leading automakers from Japan, China, and Europe called on the Thai government to support a gradual transition to electrified vehicles (xEVs) alongside traditional petrol and diesel models, highlighting hybrids as a key step toward full electrification.
At the recent BOI seminar, “Shaping th

On May 16, Changan partnered with Autohellas Group, one of Greece's prominent automotive groups, for the distribution of its fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars in Greece.
The company will launch its first two fully electric models, the mid-sized SUV Changan Deepal S07 and the compact SUV Changan Deepal S05, for t

On May 16, 2025, Changan Automobile officially inaugurated its first comprehensive overseas new energy vehicle (NEV) production base in Rayong, Thailand. The facility will serve as a manufacturing hub for ASEAN and global right-hand drive markets, while supporting over 30,000 jobs across the value chain. The signific

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a memorandum of cooperation with Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Mazda) in Shanghai.
Based on CATL’s CIIC (CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis) technology and Changan Mazda’s expertise in vehicle manufacturing, the two companies will co-develop more

On May 14, 2025, the President of Changan Automobile and his executive team paid a courtesy call on Thailand’s Prime Minister to discuss continued investment plans. The visit coincided with the upcoming official opening of Changan’s first overseas electrified vehicle manufacturing plant in Rayong on May 16.
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The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for April 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in April 2025
Retail
April retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.755 million units,

The 115,860 new vehicles sold in Russia in April 2025 represented a decrease of 27.8% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on May 13 .
The 399,766 new cars and LCVs sold in the first four months of 2025 represented a decrease of 27.8% over the same period in 2024.
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