On October 1, PPG launched a cleaning solvent recycling project in partnership with SAIC General Motors. The initiative introduces a circular economy model for solvents used in automotive painting, enabling the reuse of up to 80% by weight of waste solvents collected in OEM paint shops.
The project utilizes advanced

On October 3, AD Ports Group and SPG Yantai Port (SPG), a large government-owned enterprise, signed an agreement to establish green automotive business parks, promoting vehicle trade between Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, and leveraging sustainable energy.
The parties will explore the establishment and oper

On October 2, Ghassan Aboud Automotive announced a partnership with King Long International to modernise public transport in Syria. It has signed a distribution agreement with King Long International. This partnership marks an important step toward strengthening public transportation in Syria. Ghassan Aboud will intr

On October 4, Suzhou King Long Higer Bus presented three new all-electric V-series buses for the European market. It includes high-end tourist passenger buses V12E, V12E Pro, and intercity buses V13E. The new V-Series underwent three years of development. It integrates a new three-dimensional modular design approach

On October 3, Yutong Bus presented its electric buses, EV Long-Life Tech, and Link+ fleet management platform under the theme “Think Eco, Move Green” at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. Yutong Bus unveiled four battery electric bus series at Busworld Europe 2025, catering to multiple scenarios including urban trunk

On September 29, JOYNEXT announced that it will present its latest solutions for automated driving and central vehicle architectures at AutoSens in Barcelona from October 7 to 9, 2025. It will present the nDrive 1H domain controller and the nCCU2 central computing unit. 
The nDrive 1H is a domain controller based on

Announced on October 3, 2025, Sapura Industrial Berhad (SIB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shanghai Auto Electric Drive Co. Ltd. (SHedrive) to jointly explore the localization of Electric Drive System (EDS) components and assembly in Malaysia.
Through this collaboration, SIB, an automotive component

Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that its new EDC-120 electric compressor, designed for the electric bus segment, will debut worldwide at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, from October 4 to 9.
Production is scheduled to begin in 2026 in China, where the adoption of e-buses is most advanced.
The EDC-120, featuri

Announced on October 1, 2025, Betamek Berhad, through its wholly owned subsidiary Betamek Research Sdn. Bhd. (BRSB), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jiangsu Yibang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (YIBANG) of China to advance collaboration on EV charging communication solutions across ASEAN.
The partne

On October 1, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. and FORVIA signed a Letter of Intent to establish a long-term global strategic partnership, leveraging their complementary strengths.
FORVIA will support Chery’s international expansion through its global R&D and manufacturing footprint. The two companies will partner for tech

On September 29, DeepWay, a China-based heavy-duty truck manufacturing company, signed a distribution agreement with a key local partner in Muscat, Oman. DeepWay is jointly created by Baidu and Lionbridge. Its trucks in Oman will offer over 400 km of range per charge. They will feature a reinforced chassis and lightw

On September 28, Dongfeng Motor announced that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent in Wuhan.
Under the agreement, the two companies will strengthen cooperation in smart technologies, digitalization, and globalization. Their joint initiatives will focus on advancing innovations in intelligent driv

On September 29, Beijing Hyundai announced that the all-electric SUV developed specifically for the Chinese market was officially named EO. “E” means spreading wings upward, while “O” draws inspiration from the essence of song, conveying the brand’s profound resonance with the values and aesthetics of Chinese users.

On September 26, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, announced the official launch of the X70L midsize SUV. The model is available in two versions, totaling five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 115,900 to CNY 149,900.
The X70L measures 4,810mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,705mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. It is ava

On September 26, Geely Auto’s Galaxy brand (Geely Galaxy) opened reservations for the Xingyao 6, an all-new plug-in hybrid sedan. The model is available in two versions, totaling five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 79,800 to CNY 112,800. 
The Xingyao 6 measures 4,806mm long, 1,886mm wide, and 1,490mm high, wi

On September 26, Volvo Cars launched the all-new XC70, a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV, in China. The XC70 is available in 4 models, two variants each for the two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) powertrain options, with prices ranging from CNY 269,900 to CNY 349,900. 
In terms of exterior design, the XC70

On September 28, SAIC-GM Buick announced the official launch of the Electra L7, the first model under Buick’s new energy Electra sub-brand. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,900 to CNY 215,900. 
The Electra L7 measures 5,032mm long, 1,952mm wide, and 1,500mm high, with a wheelb

Shanghai Dingyu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Dingyu), a subsidiary of Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co., Ltd. (Zhongding), saw intelligent air spring assemblies, a core product, come off the production line. Thanks to Zhongding’s strengths in manufacturing and supply chain integration, Shanghai Dingyu i

Suzhou Inovance Automotive Co., Ltd. (Inovance Automotive), a subsidiary of Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd. (Inovance Technology), was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). Inovance Automotive, a provider of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) powertrains, mainly produces core powertrain components such as e-driv