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

Following an anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission imposed provisional countervailing duties on China-built Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in July 2024, before confirming manufacturer-specific duties for a five-year period starting October 30, 2024. These rates range from 7.8% for Tesla’s Shanghai pro

On September 23, Avior announced the launch of a new product, enabling the company to expand beyond the van and bus segments and enter the all-terrain vehicle segment.
Currently, Avior offers two light commercial vehicles in Russia, the G10 and V90. Both models can be converted into insulated vans, passenger buses, m

Shenzhen Zhuoyu Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhuoyu Technology) announced a four-party strategic partnership with SAIC MAXUS Automotive Co., Ltd. (SAIC MAXUS), Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAEST) and Yisen Dongli Infinite (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (Yisen Dongli) to advance the deployment and ope

On September 23, MG Motor announced plans to establish directly managed operations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The new operations will oversee sales, aftersales services, and brand operations in both markets.
The shift from an importer-led model to directly managed operations will help the company to respond

On September 17, SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd. (SGMW) announced that it unveiled its Global 5 strategy at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Guangxi. The strategy maps out the company’s global expansion across five dimensions: strengths, cooperation models, markets, support systems, and goals.
Five core stre

On September 17, MG Select introduced a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme for the MG Cyberster and MG M9 electric vehicles. Under the scheme, the MG Cyberster is available at an introductory price of INR 7.249 million, along with a battery rental charge of INR 8 per kilometre, while the MG M9 starts at INR 6.999

On September 14, MAXUS, a brand of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, presented an all-electric 42-ton truck. The eDeliver 420L is a semi-truck tractor based on the modular AILink architecture and consistently engineered for maximum long-haul efficiency. Intelligent energy management with 5-stage regenerative braking dr

On September 10, SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd (SGMW) announced that it had signed a dealership cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Omeir Bin Youssef & Sons Group (OBY) of the United Arab Emirates in Liuzhou, marking the Wuling brand’s official entry into the Abu Dhabi market.
OBY’s businesses span the au

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