On September 23, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) launched the Shangjie H5 midsize SUV developed by SAIC Motor and Huawei. The model is available in four EV (battery electric vehicle) and two REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 159,800 to CNY 199,800.
The Shan

ZF Group signed an investment agreement with the Zhangjiagang Economic Development Zone to expand production of Active Kinematics Control (AKC) and Steer-by-Wire (SbW) at its Zhangjiagang campus in east China.
ZF will use an existing plant area approximately 6,900 sqm to increase annual production capacity of AKC pro

Hesai Technology Co., Ltd. (Hesai Tech) was listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). As a developer and manufacturer of LiDARs, the company’s products are widely used in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and autonomous vehicles that support advanced driver assistance systems, as well as v

On September 18, Xiamen King Long Motor Group Co., Ltd. (KLM) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chengdu Keruite Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. (Keruite) for an innovative project on the design, size, and intelligent manufacturing of buses.
Keruite, a company specializing in solutions to the R&D of intell

On September 21, Mansour Group launched the Chinese EV brand IM Motors in Egypt. The Chinese company is a joint venture between SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech.
IM Motors offers three main models, including the IM5 luxury sedan, IM6, a mid-size SUV and IM LS7, a full-size SUV, in Egypt.
Based on IM

On September 17, SAIC Roewe launched the M7 DMH mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 85,800 to CNY 102,800.
The M7 DMH measures 4,940mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,510mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm.
The M7 DMH has an FWD layout. Eq

On September 16, SAIC-Audi launched the E5 Sportback midsize battery electric coupe. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 235,900 to CNY 319,900.
The E5 Sportback inherits Audi’s classic exterior design language and measures 4,881mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,479mm high, with a wheelba

On September 15, Buick held the Chinese debut of the Electra L7, its first luxury intelligent new energy sedan.
The Electra L7 measures 5,032mm long, 1,952mm wide, and 1,500mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm.
The Electra L7 is built on Buick’s new Xiao Yao super integrated automotive architecture. Equipped with the

On September 17 and 18, it was reported that GM is in preliminary talks to renew its longtime joint venture with China’s SAIC Motor Corp. The two companies are exploring various aspects of a possible agreement, including which vehicle models and manufacturing facilities would be included if they reach a deal, accordi

On September 15, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) issued the “Initiative on Standardizing the Payment of Accounts Payable by Automakers to Suppliers” (the Initiative).
The Initiative requires that large automakers not take advantage of their dominant position to infringe upon suppliers’ intere

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 7, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) signed an agreement on deepening cooperation in the three areas of intelligent driving, intelligent cockpits, and intelligent manufacturing with Huawei in Liuzhou.
The Baojun Huajing S, the first cooperative model between the two companies, was unveiled for the first time. Positi

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 August 28, it was reported that the Mexican government is preparing to raise tariffs on Chinese imports as part of its 2026 budget proposal. This move aims to shield local manufacturers from low-cost competition and aligning with longstanding demands from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The planned increases would co

On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, SAIC Roewe started accepting pre-orders for the M7 DMH mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 97,800 to CNY 114,800.
The M7 DMH, the first production flagship model based on the Pearl

On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, SAIC-VW launched the Lamando L coupe. The model is available in three 1.5T and three GTS variants, with prices ranging from CNY 150,900 to CNY 195,900.
The Lamando L is built on the MQB-EVO electrical architecture. It inherits a wide-bodied coupe exterior design an

On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, SAIC-MG launched the MG4 EV hatchback. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 68,800 to CNY 102,800.
The MG4 EV measures 4,395mm long, 1,842mm wide, and 1,551mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,750mm.
The MG4 EV has an FWD layout. Equipped

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced on August 28 that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangxi New Energy Vehicle High-end Aluminum Alloy Components Research Institute (Guangxi NEV) on August 27.
The two parties will work with scientific research institutions such as Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) t

On August 26, it was reported that MG Motor is moving forward with its plan to establish an assembly plant in Mexico, despite global economic and trade challenges.
The company confirmed that its USD 1.05 billion investment, first announced in November 2024, remains on track under the direct coordination of parent com

Shanghai Huizhong Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Huizhong), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), plans to acquire a 5.2957% stake of six shareholders, including Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology R&D Co., Ltd. , in DIAS Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (DIAS)