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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Announced on May 6, 2025, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) and its partners will host SUBCON Thailand 2025, ASEAN’s premier industrial parts exhibition, from May 14–17 in Bangkok. 
Now in its 19th year, the event, themed “The Global Sourcing Excellence,” will showcase Thailand’s supply chain strengths in key sector

On April 23, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, Deepal, a Changan Auto sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for 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 measures 5,205mm long, 1,996mm wide, and 1,800

On April 27, 2025, ChangAn Automobile has unveiled its forward-looking roadmap, consisting of three strategies — its new energy Shangri-La Mission, Dubhe Plan for intelligence, and its Vast Ocean Plan for global expansion — usher in a new chapter of strategic upgrades and innovation for ChangAn. Major breakthroughs f

Benteler Group (Benteler), in collaboration with PHINIA, has commenced series production of the world’s first 500-bar fuel line for petrol engines.
The line is already in use in new Changan vehicle models, as part of the PHINIA system. It improves fuel efficiency, ensures finer injection, and helps to meet emission s

On April 23, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, Changan Auto launched the Nevo Q07 plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in six variants, with prices ranging from CNY 129,800 to CNY 171,800.
The Nevo Q07 incorporates natural, technological, and emotional elements into exterior design and features minimalistic,

On April 23, the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025) was officially opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). April 23 and 24 are press days open to Chinese and foreign media only; April 25 and 26 are trade days; and April 27 to May 2 are public da

On April 22, multiple sources announced that Changan Mazda has shipped the first batch of its flagship all-electric sedan, the MAZDA 6e, from the Port of Waigaoqiao in Shanghai, China.
The first batch, consisting of 600 MAZDA 6e vehicles, were shipped and are expected to reach the Belgian port in May 2025. The vehicl

On April 23, Mazda Motor announced that the all-new MAZDA EZ-60, a midsize electric crossover SUV, was unveiled at the 21st Shanghai Auto Show by Changan Mazda Motor Corporation (Changan Mazda), the joint venture between Mazda and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Automobile).
The all-new MAZDA EZ-60 is

On April 18, Ford confirmed it has adjusted shipments to China from the U.S. as a result of retaliatory tariffs. “We have adjusted exports from the U.S. to China in light of the current tariffs,” Ford spokesperson Robyn Jackson said.
Ford has completely halted shipments of the F-150 Raptor, Mustang, Bronco and  Linco

On April 14, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (16th List)”.
The selected battery electric models consist of 50 passenger vehicles (including GAC Aion’s Aion UT, Leapmotor’s C10, and Changan Kaicene’s V919

The 92,285 new vehicles sold in Russia in March 2025 represented a decrease of 46.0% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on April 11.
The 283,906 new cars and LCVs sold in the first three months of 2025 represented a decrease of 27.9% 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 March 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in March 2025
Retail
March retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.940 million units,

Announced on April 9, 2025, Changan Automobile secured a total of 6,589 bookings across its lineup, including Deepal, Lumin, and AVATR models, at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show.
Additionally, the Deepal brand received 2 prestigious awards from the event organizers for its newly launched vehicles. The Deepa

On April 10, 2025, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025 officially opened its doors, celebrating 20 years of automotive excellence in the Philippines. With the theme “Driven by Connection,” this year’s event runs until April 13.
The latest innovations from over 20 international car brands will be presented.

Announced on April 9, 2025, Berjaya Assembly Sdn Bhd (BAssembly), a wholly owned subsidiary of Berjaya Assets Bhd, will carry out Jetour’s CKD operations in Malaysia at the Johor-based plant, starting with the Jetour Dashing SUV in May.
Formerly known as Oriental Assemblers, the facility has a rich history as it used

On April 4, Changan Auto announced March 2025 sales results on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE).
In March, the automaker sold 268,052 vehicles, up 3.5% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) vehicle sales totaled 705,187 units, up 1.9% y/y.
For independent brands:
Chongqing Changan’s March and YTD sales were 105,

On April 2, Changan Mazda announced that the Mazda 6e, the global version of the Mazda EZ-6 sedan, rolled off the production line at its Nanjing Plant, Mazda’s only New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturing site in China. Mazda 6e sedans manufactured at the plant will be simultaneously supplied to global markets such as

On March 28, 2025, Changan Automobile officially launched the Deepal Hunter K50 in Thailand, priced from THB 1.099 million (after subsidy).
Known as the world’s first REEV Pickup, the Hunter K50 combines revolutionary technology with exceptional user experience. The model was also put on display at the 46th Bangkok I