On July 2, FAW Jiefang announced that to fully implement its strategic industrial plan, it plans to invest in eight markets outside of China such as Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico by establishing wholly-owned subsidiaries, with a total investment amount of CNY 498 million.
Such a deployment

On July 1, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) announced that sales of new passenger and commercial vehicles in South Africa decreased 18.7% year-on-year to 47,294 units in June 2025. In the first half of 2025 sales volume increased 13.6% year-over-year to 278,911 units.
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According to multiple press releases dated June 26, FAW Qixin Power (Changchun) Technology Co., Ltd. (FAW Qixin Power), an FAW Group wholly-owned subsidiary, was established.
With a registered capital of CNY 500 million, FAW Qixin Power is engaged in areas such as research and experimental development of engineering

On June 23, the China Auto Dealers Chamber of Commerce (CADCC) launched an initiative to call on Chinese automakers to optimize rebate policies and shorten rebate redemption periods.
Some Chinese automakers recently made commitments to a supply chain payment period not exceeding 60 days, which, if fulfilled, will gre

On June 24, FAW Group announced that based on the 15TD dedicated hybrid engine, FAW Hongqi developed two innovative technologies, namely, integrated intake manifold and split exhaust supercharging, to break through the technical bottlenecks of conventional engines.
The integrated intake manifold technology, which cut

Reported on June 25, 2025, Proton has established 4 joint ventures and 2 technical agreements between its local vendors and key suppliers from Geely’s network to strengthen the local supply chain and enhance vendor capabilities.
For (i) ADAS development, Proton’s supplier Delloyd Technology Bhd has formed a joint ven

On June 19, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (18th List)”.
The selected battery electric models consist of 3 passenger vehicles (including NIO’s Onvo L90, Xiaomi EV’s YU7, and FAW Bestune’s Yueyi 03), 56

On June 19, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 74th list of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that meet the national energy saving standards and are eligible for tax reductions or exemptions. There are 560 models on the list in total, including 19 energy-saving and 541 New Energy mod

On June 19, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 395th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”.
A number of products of independent automobile brands such as BYD, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and Chery, as well as joint-venture automobile br

NavInfo Co., Ltd.  (NavInfo) participated in an FAW-VW intelligent cockpit technology event. Displayed was the SA8155P chip-based cockpit-driving integration solution, a core NavInfo product which deeply integrates the cockpit and parking systems that are conventionally separate. Also on display were two products wit

Tenneco held a technology exchange event with FAW Hongqi in Changchun. Major exhibits at the event were Tenneco comprehensive solutions for passenger vehicles, including innovative exhaust systems, efficient powertrain solutions, the Champion spark plug, the Monroe intelligent suspension system, the Clevite high-perf

On June 16, FAW Jiefang signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Xiamen C&D Inc. (Xiamen C&D) in Xiamen.
The two companies will launch multi-level specific cooperation in areas such as international investment, vehicle procurement and sales, logistics and warehousing, and the bulk commodity supply chai

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,

On June 13, the People’s Government of Dapeng New District of Shenzhen signed a cooperation framework agreement on the innovative development of the flying car industry with FAW Group and another two Shenzhen government bodies. This marks the official settlement of FAW Group’s flying car headquarters in Dapeng New Di

On June 13, FAW Group participated in the 2025 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) with blockbuster FAW Hongqi models, announcing that it will continuously increase investment in the Hong Kong market for co-creation and a win-win situation through joint establishment of industries, sharing of eco

On June 10, FAW Toyota launched the bZ5 midsize battery electric coupe SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 129,800 to CNY 159,800. It is the first new model developed by FAW Toyota’s China team and a starting model under Toyota’s localization strategy.
Adopting a stereoscopic di

Changchun FAWAY Automobile Components Co., Ltd. (FAWAY) was recently designated by a well-known New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, whose name is confidential, for the development of exterior trims as a component supplier in accordance with its requirements. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expecte

Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their May 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 144,900 units in May, up 6.8% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving growth y/y for 4 consecutive months. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 680,000 units, up 7.5% y/y. Specifically, FAW Toyota electrified models and TN

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
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May retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.932 million units, refle

On June 4, Audi exhibited and announced the design and specification details of the new PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based FAW-Audi A5L sedan in Shanghai.
The FAW-Audi A5L features a long 2,969mm wheelbase, short overhangs, large wheel hubs, and a low body stance to present an avant-garde, dynamic, premium, and