Announced on September 17, 2025, the first Bestune T90 has rolled off the production line at FAW’s KD plant in Yangon, Myanmar, marking a major step in the brand’s overseas expansion. This follows the earlier local production of the Bestune T77.
According to FAW Group, the Bestune T90 SKD project in Myanmar has also

At the World Smart Industry Expo (WSIE) 2025 in Chongqing, FAWER Automotive Parts Limited Company (FAWER) exhibited products covering eight core sectors, namely, chassis systems, intelligent suspension systems, intelligent steering systems, thermal management systems, pumps, passive safety systems, powertrains, and f

On September 9, National Steel Company – SNS Holding, in a social media post, announced that it had signed several contracts at the IATF 2025 Trade Fair. It has signed an agreement with ALGERIA FAW TRUCKS INDUSTRIES (China) for the supply of spare parts (front and rear bumpers, front and rear lights, and electrical p

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

On September 9, FAW-VW launched the next-generation Sagitar L small-to-mid-size sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 114,900 to CNY 131,900.
The next-generation Sagitar L presents a relaxed, dynamic overall body stance and measures 4,812mm long, 1,813mm wide, and 1,479mm or 1,

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

On September 9, Hongqi announced the European debut of its all-new all-electric SUV, the EHS5, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
The model has a 2,900 mm wheelbase and up to 1,653 liters of flexible storage. It has a WLTP range of 550 km, combined with low-temperature, low-degradation battery cells.
The all-ne

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
Retail
August retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.995 million uni

On September 6, China FAW announced that the Beijing Equity Exchange officially disclosed that FAW Bestune Automobile Co., Ltd. (FAW Bestune) secured a capital increase of CNY 8.55 billion.
4 industry leaders in multiple segments, including Jiangsu Yueda Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Yueda) and Horizon Robotics

Changchun FAWAY Automobile Components Co., Ltd. (FAWAY) announced that it was recently designated by a well-known joint venture manufacturer, whose name is not disclosed, for the development of interior trims as a component supplier. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start volume supply in

On August 28, FAW Group announced that together with Volkswagen Group China and the administration committee of Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone, it signed a “Cooperation Agreement on Jetta Business Development” to prepare for the establishment of a new Jetta company.
The Jetta brand plans to launc

Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Enchem Co., Ltd. signed a deal to supply electrolytes to China Automotive New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese automotive battery manufacturer. By the end of 2025, it plans to deliver 5,000 tons. The Chinese company produces batteries at its

On August 21, Jiangsu Yueda Group Co., Ltd. (Yueda Group) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with FAW Bestune Automobile Co., Ltd. (FAW Bestune) in Changchun, Jilin.
Under the agreement, the two companies will launch pragmatic cooperation on equity investment, production and manufacturing, supply chain collabor

On August 19, FAW-Eastern Europe and Yandex Drive signed a contract for the supply of BESTUNE T77 crossovers. Users will be able to rent them in Moscow, as well as in other regions of Russia. The first 150 cars in the maximum PRESTIGE PLUS configuration are already available for trips in the capital.
Soon, other T77

According to multiple press releases dated August 20, FAW Group is planning to buy a stake in Leapmotor to become a strategic shareholder. Currently, the preliminary plan to acquire around 10% of Leapmotor is being circulated and advanced within FAW Group.
Information from the FAW International e-Bid Platform shows t

Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their July 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 151,700 units in July, up 5.7% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving growth y/y for 6 consecutive months. FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 68,034 units and 66,018 units, up 3% y/y and 11.7% y/y, respectively. Year-t

On August 7, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 76th list of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that meet the national energy saving standards and are eligible for tax reductions or exemptions. There are 453 models on the list in total, including 14 energy-saving and 439 New Energy mo

On August 7, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 397th 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, and BYD, as well as joint-venture automobi