Zhiji Automotive Technology Co., Ltd (IM Motors) announced on November 5 the official launch of the battery electric vehicle (BEV) version of the IM LS8 NEO mid-to-large SUV. Two variants are available, priced at CNY 249,800 and CNY 269,800, respectively (limited-time promotional prices: CNY 239,800 and CNY 259,800,

On November 8, the Persia Mobility Group announced that it has obtained a license to import and produce IM brand products in Iran. It will introduce the electric and range-extending vehicles in Iran.
Persia Mobility Group is planning to launch and assemble the brand’s flagship portfolio, including crossovers and SUVs

SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) announced on November 6 that it plans to establish a joint venture (JV) with its controlled subsidiary Yandian Technology Co., Ltd (Yandian Technology) and Momenta (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd (Momenta) to strengthen its R&D capabilities in advanced intelligent driving tech

On November 5, SAIC Audi announced the official opening of the AUDI Innovation & Technology Center (AITC), a new R&D entity for the AUDI brand, in Shanghai. The opening represents a key pillar of Audi’s efforts to deepen its dual-brand strategy in China and marks a new phase in Sino-German automotive cooperation, shi

On November 4, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that Volkswagen Group Import Co., Ltd (VGIC), SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd (SAIC Volkswagen), and FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd (FAW-Volkswagen) had recently filed recall plans with SAMR.
VGIC
Recall No. S2026M0138V: Starti

On October 30, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) released its Q3 2026 report.
In Q3 2026, SAIC Motor recorded total operating revenue of CNY 156.57 billion, down 7.6% year-over-year (y/y). Net profit attributable to owners of the parent amounted to CNY 490 million, down 76.7% y/y. Net cash flow from operati

On November 3, the Prime Minister of Egypt met with officials from the Mansour Automotive Group to review the latest developments in the construction of the "MAC Transport Manufacturing Plant." Mansour Automotive is constructing this plant in Sixth of October City. Mansour Automotive announced it will complete constr

On October 29, SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd (SGMW) announced its intelligent equipment strategy and unveiled its first automotive-grade autonomous logistics vehicle, marking its official entry into the autonomous delivery market.
The newly unveiled autonomous logistics vehicle features a chassis with brake-by-w

According to a press release from the official media platform of the Kunshan Municipal People’s Government, Phase I of the solid-state power battery project of Qingtao Power Technology Development (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. (Qingtao Power) has commenced production in Kunshan. The project was jointly established by Huayu Aut

On October 26, Audi (China) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd (Audi China) announced that Audi had signed separate strategic agreements with its partners to respond to rapidly evolving customer demands in the Chinese market. The agreements aim to strengthen the differentiated positioning and respective strategic priorit

For 2026, the most significant development in China’s automotive market is undoubtedly the government’s release of the mandatory national standard for L3/L4 autonomous driving (GB 44721—2026) in July, which will take effect on July 1, 2027. Originally expected to be implemented in 2028, the mandatory standard has bee

On October 23, SAIC Roewe announced the official launch of the all-new Jiayue 07 mid-to-large range-extended SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,800 to CNY 144,800.
Jointly developed by SAIC Roewe and Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd (Volcano Engine), a subsidiary

On October 22, SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd (SGMW) announced that it had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute Co., Ltd (SAIRI).
The two parties will focus on international cooperation and the joint establishment of an AI innovation platform, coordinat

On October 20, Volkswagen Group China announced that its first new energy vehicle (NEV) platform developed entirely in China, the CMP platform, has officially entered mass production. The ID. ERA 5X battery-electric SUV, the first production model based on the platform, rolled off the production line at an SAIC Volks

Announced on October 16, 2026, MG Vietnam launched the ZS Hybrid+ and MG GT, expanding its local lineup with a hybrid SUV and two petrol-powered GT variants.
The ZS Hybrid+ combines a 1.5-liter petrol engine with an electric motor and a 1.83 kWh battery to produce a combined output of 197 hp, delivered through a thre

On October 14, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) announced that SAIC MAXUS Automotive Co., Ltd (SAIC Maxus) had recently signed a tripartite cooperation framework agreement on vehicles designed for the safe transportation of batteries in Nanjing, becoming the first commercial vehicle manufacturer in China t

On October 12, SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd (SAIC-VW) announced the official launch of the all-new ID. ERA 8X large range-extended SUV. The model is available in four variants, offered in all-wheel-drive (AWD) and rear-wheel-drive (RWD) versions, with prices ranging from CNY 226,800 to CNY 289,800 (limited-tim

On September 30, it was reported that General Motors is preparing a broad expansion of its product portfolio in Brazil through its partnership with SAIC.
The strategy includes new Chevrolet models developed with the Chinese automaker, the introduction of the Buick brand around 2028, and the potential launch of Isuzu

On September 30, the Association of Manufacturers for the Automotive Industry (AFIA) announced that it had met with a Chinese delegation from SAIC Motor on September 24, 2026. The delegation was visiting Ficosa's facilities in Maia. The SAIC Motor delegation stated that, for the new assembly plant in Ferrol (Galicia,

Reported on October 1, 2026, the Wuling Eksion, a three-row, seven-seat all-electric SUV, has been launched in Thailand with two variants priced at THB 799,000 for the Comfort and THB 859,000 for the Premium. 
Both variants use a 69.2-kWh LFP battery, a front-mounted electric motor producing 204 hp and 310 Nm, and fr