On December 23, LEPAS, the NEV brand under Chery Group, showcased its flagship model, the LEPAS L8, at Piazza Gae Aulenti in Milan, Italy.
LEPAS L8’s features calm and refined interiors, smart layout and thoughtful design. Beyond the cabin, the LEPAS L8 also features 6.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function, allowing it

On December 21, multiple sources reported that Iran recently opened the Automobile Safety and Quality Testing Center (AQS), Iran’s first center for crash tests. Phoenix F7 Pro Max was the first vehicle to be evaluated at the center. The vehicle is based on a Chery model.
The airbags deployed at precise timing and pre

On December 22, Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, announced the opening of a 3.0 era at a brand event in Beijing.
In the 3.0 era, Exeed is committed to “becoming an innovator among global high-performance and luxury automobile brands amid intelligent mobility” by driving brand evolution from the perspectives of basic perform

Reported on December 22, 2025, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) aims to start large-scale local production of BEVs in 2026, targeting an output of 28,000–30,000 units.
The majority of vehicles produced, around 85–90%, will be sold domestically under Thailand’s EV incentive programs, while the remaining 10–15% will be shippe

On December 17, EBRO announced that Iberian fund Magallanes Value Investors has acquired a 3.24% stake in its share capital. The company has not disclosed the value of the transaction.
The company has reindustrialized the former Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain, with its Chinese partner Chery. The stake was sold by t

Reported on December 12, 2025, data released by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) outlined the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) brands registered in Malaysia from January to November 2025.
BYD continued to dominate the market with 11,870 registrations, maintaining a clear lead over Proton, which recorded 7,78

On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (24th List)”.
The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 78 passenger vehicles (including VW Group’s ID. UNYX 08 and Chery Exeed’s Sterra ET7)

On December 15, LEPAS, part of Chery Group, announced that it will officially enter the South African market in February 2026, introducing its L4, L6, and flagship L8 models. The brand was officially introduced locally in November 2025.
The Lepas vehicles are built on the all-new LEX platform, upgraded by Chery Group

Reported on December 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) released registration data for the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models in Malaysia covering the January–November 2025 period.
The Proton e.MAS 7 led the chart with 7,740 registrations. It was followed by the BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 3, bot

On December 8, Chery announced the development of a 2,400MPa automotive hot-formed steel plate with HBIS Group Co., Ltd. (HBIS Group).
Hot-formed steel plates, widely used in core load-bearing and anti-collision structures such as A- and B-pillars, door anti-collision beams, door rings, and floor beams, deliver an in

On December 10, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 20 models, in its final batch of testing for 2025.
The new Mercedes CLA achieved strong five-star ratings across all four categories. It scored 94% for Adult Occupant Protection and 89% for Child Occupant Protection. The model also performed well in tes

The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in November 2025 were 74,252 units, down 0.8% compared to November 2024.
By automaker sales in November, Toyota was down 19.8% y/y to 21,642 units and a 29.1% market share. Daihatsu was up 16.5% to 1

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025
Retail
November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 milli

On November 28, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, launched and exhibited the Exeed ET5 midsize range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 144,900 and CNY 159,900, respectively.
The Exeed ET5 measures 4,780mm long

Reported on November 24, 2025, PT Chery Sales Indonesia (CSI) unveiled the Chery X Concept in Indonesia at the GAIKINDO Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) 2025. This reveal marks its first international showcase following the initial debut at Chery Brand Night 2025 in Wuhu, China, under the name T1TP.
The Chery X is a versatil

From November 29 to December 10, 2025, Thailand will host the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo under the theme “The Magnificent Motor Expo” (Press/VIP Day: November 28).
Participating international automotive brands include Aion, Audi, AVATR, BMW, BYD, Carryboy, Chery, Deepal, Denza, DFSK, Farizon, Ford, GAC, G

On November 22, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, globally debuted the ES7 GT and ES Hero coupes.
Positioned as a luxury shooting brake coupe, the ES7 GT adopts a unique exterior design concept with a liftback structure and wide tires. A tri-motor ran

On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, made the Chinese debut of the V27 flagship range-extended electric SUV, the latest V-series flagship vehicle model scheduled for launch in Q1 2026.
Positioned as an intelligent hardcore 5-seater SUV, th

On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Chery was present with 13 vehicle models, including the Fulwin T9L midsize SUV and the Fulwin A9 battery electric sedan that were debuted.
Positioned as a 5-seater SUV, the Fulwin T9L, scheduled for launch in Q1 2026, measures

On November 21, Bollinger Motors announced the last day for employees in Oak Park, Michigan, according to an email sent from Bollinger's Human Resources Director, Helen Watson.
"We received word late last night that the day has arrived, we are to officially close the doors of Bollinger Motors, effective today, Novemb