On December 22, Yijing, a new cooperative automobile brand between Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) and Huawei, rolled its first off-tooling sample (OTS) vehicle off the production line. This marks that the first Yijing vehicle model has entered the substantive verification stage prior to mass production.
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On December 21, Saipa Diesel, in a social media update, announced that it has started production of the GX560 heavy commercial vehicle.
It is powered by a 14-liter 6-cylinder CUMMINS engine, which offers 560 horsepower and a torque of 2,650 Nm at 1,100 to 1,300 rpm. It has a ZF transmission and Dana axles. The produc

On December 18, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced the recent signing of a cooperation agreement between Yuechuang Technology Co., Ltd. (Yuechuang Tech) and the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) for the settlement of the Yuechuang Tech headquarters in the zone.
At the Yuechuang Tech head

According to multiple media reports dated December 16, Dongfeng Motor has partnered with Kenya's ePureMotion to aim for local assembly of electric vehicles (EVs) in the future. The partnership will initially see the introduction of two models of the compact electric hatchback "ePureMotion," the Classic and Lux, inten

On December 16, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Zelos (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. (Zelos) in Xiangyang, Hubei.
For this comprehensive strategic partnership, Zelos will provide full-stack intelligent driving solutions including software and

On December 12, it was reported that Forthing, an emerging brand of China’s Dongfeng Motor Group, officially entered the Argentine market through local importer and distributor Oriente Motors, launching an initial lineup of four models.
The Forthing T5 arrives in three different powertrains: The MT version features a

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 80th list of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that meet the national energy saving standards and are eligible for tax reductions or exemptions. There are 593 vehicle models on the list in total, including 13 energy-saving and 580 NE

On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 401st 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, Changan Auto, and BAIC BluePark, as wel

On December 12, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) announced the recent holding of a 2026 partner conference in Chongqing.
In 2026, DFCV will center on “sales scale expansion” and “profitability enhancement” to strive for an annual sales target of 176,000 units.
Furthermore, DFCV will develop and launch 214

On December 10, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the Passion L large plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 279,900 and CNY 309,900, respectively.
The Passion L measures 5,125mm long, 1,985mm wide, and 1,522mm or 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase

On December 6, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) announced the launch of the X7-C, a new platform developed by Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Xinjiang Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Trucks Xinjiang) for heavy-duty engineering vehicles.
In addition to exterior upgrades, the X7-C has been comprehensively optimized in many

On December 9, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, released the information on the Taishan 8 plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model will be available on the market in 2026.
The Taishan 8 measures 5,200mm long, 2,025mm wide, and 1,814mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,090mm.
The Taishan 8 is equipped wit

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 December 6, Dongfeng Nissan globally debuted the NX8 mid-to-large-size SUV, which, available in EV (battery electric vehicle) and PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) variants, is scheduled for launch in the first half of 2026.
Adopting a minimalistic exterior design, the NX8 measures 4,870mm long, 1,920mm wide,

Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their November 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 154,600 units in November, down 12.1% year-over-year (y/y). FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,200 units and 64,905 units, down 20.9% y/y and 3.8% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 1

On December 4, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced the recent roll-off of the Aeolus Sky EV01 SUV, a vehicle model with the Tianyuan intelligent cockpit and an intelligent connectivity terminal device.
The Aeolus Sky EV01, the world’s first production passenger vehicle model to feature China’s Beidou Navigati

According to multiple press releases dated December 4, the first Level 4 Robotaxi model of Hello Inc., a Chinese mobility service platform, is expected to be delivered in small batches in March 2026 and reach mass production in June 2026.
In terms of partnering automakers, Hello Inc. is only collaborating with Venuci

On December 1, Dongfeng Nissan launched the N6 plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,900 to CNY 129,900.
The N6 measures 4,831mm long, 1,885mm wide, and 1,491mm or 1,494mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,815mm.
The N6 features an FWD layout and an AI cloud

On November 20, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) and Huawei jointly introduced Yijing, a new automobile brand committed to developing high-quality family vehicles.
DFMC and Huawei will launch in-depth collaboration across the entire chain from product definition and design to R&D, the supply chain, and manufacturing