On September 3, SAIC Audi announced the official establishment of the AUDI Innovation & Technology Center (AITC) in Shanghai. As a new joint venture between AUDI AG (Audi) and SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), AITC is an R&D entity dedicated exclusively to the AUDI brand, with vehicle development and end-t

On August 28, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) released its 2026 interim report.
In H1 2026, SAIC Motor recorded consolidated total operating revenue of CNY 298.65 billion, down 0.3% year-over-year (y/y), with a gross profit margin of 12.6%, up 3 percentage points y/y. Net profit attributable to owners of

Reported on August 27, 2026, MG Philippines has officially launched the all-electric MG S5 EV following its local preview in July. The electric SUV features an introductory price of PHP 1,408,888.
The MG S5 EV is powered by a permanent-magnet synchronous motor producing 170 PS and 250 Nm, with power sent to the rear

On August 27, it was reported that MG Motor introduced its premium brand IM Motors to the Brazilian market during the Interlagos Carros Festival in Sao Paulo.
During the event, the brand showcased the IM6 electric SUV. Measuring 4,904 mm in length and 2,950 mm in wheelbase, it is powered by an electric drivetrain del

VW is adding a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant to the all-new Amarok pickup truck for the South American market, according to local media reports dated August 30.
The next generation Amarok is expected to offer PHEV and diesel powertrain options. While specific figures have not been disclosed, the company indicates tha

On August 26, JSW MG Motor India launched the Hector Tomahawk in electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions. The SUV is the first model based on the company’s ADAPT multi-new-energy-vehicle platform. Under the limited introductory Battery-as-a-Service programme, the EV starts at INR 1.4 million plus

According to SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) on August 21, its MG brand officially launched the all-new MG 07 coupe, offering both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrains. The model is available in seven variants, priced between CNY 108,900 and CNY 159,900, wi

On August 21, IM Motors Technology Co., Ltd (IM Motors), a subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), unveiled its new “NEXT·2028” product strategy at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS). The new IM LS6, a key model under the strategy, is scheduled to be officially launched in September.
The “NEXT·2028

According to SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd (SAIC-VW) on August 21, the all-new ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid electric sedan was officially launched at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS). The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,900 to CNY 149,900 and limited-time promotional prices

On August 19, SAIC General Motors Corporation Limited (SAIC-GM)’s Buick brand announced the official launch of the battery-electric version of the Electra L7 luxury sedan. Three variants are available, priced from CNY 179,900 to CNY 209,900, with limited-time promotional prices ranging from CNY 169,900 to CNY 199,900

On August 17, MAXUS announced that it will present an updated model range for model year 2027 at IAA Transportation 2026. MAXUS is a brand of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited. MAXUS will introduce its broad product and powertrain matrix, ranging from efficient combustion and hybrid drives to fully electric vans and pic

On August 12, AVIOR, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the launch of its new Touring Bus model in Russia.
The bus based on Maxus’s van measures 5,940 × 2,062 × 2,535 mm, and has wheelbase of 3,760 mm. It has a gross weight of 3,500 kg and a curb weight of 2,700 kg. The vehicle is powered by a 2.0-liter tur

Reported on August 14, 2026, Chinese vehicle imports into Vietnam totaled about USD 1.26 billion in the first half of 2026, making China the country’s biggest source of imported cars by value. Meanwhile, Chinese automakers are expanding into domestic manufacturing, with the benefits for Vietnam depending on how much

On August 13, SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Branch announced the debut of the all-new Roewe Jiayue 07, a mid-to-large SUV positioned in the CNY 150,000 price range. The model will make an appearance at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show.
The Jiayue 07 measures 4,900 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and 1,745/1,753 mm in heig

According to multiple media reports on August 10, in response to questions about the future of the Chevrolet brand, General Motors (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (GM China) said that its joint venture will continue to produce Chevrolet models in China while actively exploring opportunities in overseas markets outside t

On August 7, SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd (SAIC-VW) announced the debut of the all-new ID. ERA 5X battery-electric SUV.
The ID. ERA 5X measures 4,560 mm in length, 1,896 mm in width, and 1,630 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,815 mm. Its exterior features a long-wheelbase, short-overhang design, along with

On August 7, SAIC LDV South Africa launched the new T60 Utility Single Cab, priced from ZAR 299,900, making it one of the most competitively priced single-cab bakkies in its segment.
The pickup is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine which generates output of 120 kW and 410 Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual tran

SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd (SAIC-GM-Wuling) and the SAIC Motor’s Chassis Team, comprising Shanghai Huizhong Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd (SHAC) and DIAS Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd (DIAS), have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, under which the two parties will establish a long-term coo

SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) announced on August 5 that it officially signed a joint venture renewal agreement with General Motors Company (GM) in Shanghai, extending the term of their joint venture by 20 years through 2047. The renewal builds on nearly three decades of successful cooperation between t

SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd (SAIC-GM-Wuling) announced on July 30 that it held a cooperation and exchange seminar with an academician-led team from Tsinghua University in Liuzhou, Guangxi, on July 29, and jointly unveiled Guangxi’s only national-level V2G (vehicle-to-grid) large-scale application pilot project