On May 10, SAIC-VW debuted the ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid electric sedan.
Not only is the ID. ERA 5S the first sedan of the ID. ERA family, but it also serves as the first VW sedan to adopt an advanced intelligent driver assistance system. The “5” in the name indicates its position as a mid-to-high-end sedan, while th

On May 8, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) launched the Huajing S, a large plug-in hybrid electric SUV developed with Huawei. The model is available in one 4WD and three FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 159,800 to CNY 203,800.
The Huajing S measures 5,235mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,1

On April 25, at the Auto China 2026 event, SAIC-VW launched the ID. ERA 9X flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 359,800.
The ID. ERA 9X adopts a 2+2+2 seating layout and measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a

According to the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU), Kazakhstan's total automobile production in 2025, including passenger cars, buses, and trucks, reached 171,144 units, a significant increase of 17.8% from 145,290 units in 2024.
The country's new car sales in 2025 came to 234,852 units, a 14.4% increase compared to

On April 24, at the Auto China 2026, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) debuted and started accepting blind pre-orders for the Xingguang L plug-in hybrid electric SUV.
The Xingguang L, the first large 6-seater SUV model of the Xingguang lineup, measures 4,980mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,760mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,950mm.
Po

Reported on May 6, 2026, MG Motor Malaysia posted sales of 807 vehicles in Q1 2026, up 57% from Q4 2025 and 39% YoY, reflecting rising demand and stronger brand traction.
Growth was supported by product expansion, network development, and localization efforts as the company marked its second year in Malaysia.
Among k

On April 24, multiple sources reported that SAIC-GM-Wuling has signed an agreement with Saudi United Automotive Group. SAIC-GM-Wuling will use UMG’s sales and service network to enter Saudi Arabia, bringing in small electric vehicles and versatile commercial vehicles suited to local needs.
Based on multiple sources 

On April 28, multiple sources reported that Mansour Automotive Group and Asaka Motors announced a joint venture, ASMAN AUTO, in Uzbekistan. They will invest USD 120 million over the next five years.
The project initially involves establishing a semi-knocked-down (SKD) assembly line at the Asaka Motors plant, followed

Novares has contributed with Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO) to the new SAIC Motor Z7, a high-end electric sedan, presented at Auto China 2026.
The company supplies advanced headlight painted components, which are developed at its Shanghai R&D center and produced at its Pinghu factory. The development and

On April 21, VW Group revealed four new models before Auto China 2026, at the Group Media Night. These include:
ID. UNYX 09 is a 5-meter electric sedan which is developed with Xpeng, offers smart tech, AI features, and advanced ADAS.ID. AURA T6 is a new electric mid-size SUV built on a China-specific platform, offeri

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced on April 24 that it officially signed a comprehensive deepening strategic cooperation agreement with Huawei Qiankun at Auto China 2026. The partnership evolves from previous technical collaboration in "Three Intelligences" (intelligent manufacturing, assisted driving, and intelligent c

On April 24, Audi announced that the AUDI brand, born from Audi’s collaboration with SAIC, unveiled its first all-electric SUV, the AUDI E7X, at Auto China 2026. This is the brand’s second production model. Produced at the plant in Anting, Shanghai, the E7X will launch in the first half of 2026. The third model of th

Reported on April 16, 2026, SAIC Maxus, which recently entered Thailand’s light commercial vehicle market with electric vans for urban logistics, is exploring localized production by holding discussions with MG Sales (Thailand) on potentially utilizing SAIC Motor’s existing joint venture facility with Charoen Pokphan

On April 16, IM Motors launched the new LS8 flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in RWD and 4WD versions, with a total of four variants, priced from CNY 249,800 to CNY 299,800.
The IM LS8 offers five-seater and six-seater layouts. The model measures 5,085mm long, 2,000mm wide, and 1,807mm high

On April 17, SAIC Audi announced that Audi and SAIC Motor had officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement to further deepen their collaboration. The agreement focuses on the full value chain of AUDI’s future models, with a core emphasis on whole-vehicle R&D.
Under the agreement, the two partners plan to estab

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed an agreement on strategic cooperation on industry upscaling, battery swapping for both passenger and commercial vehicles, expansion outside of China, and ecosystem synergy with SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) in Ningde, Fujian. Under the agreement, more than 15 of SGMW’s

On April 10, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) debuted the Xingguang L large 6-seater plug-in hybrid electric SUV, which is set for exhibition at the Auto China 2026 event on April 24.
The Xingguang L measures 4,980mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,760mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,950mm and a “2+2+2” seating layout.
With a Chinese e

On April 8, three VW ID.-series vehicle models, namely, the ID. AURA T6, the ID. UNYX 08, and the ID. ERA 9X, were exhibited at the VW Group Night event.
The ID. AURA T6, the first model of FAW-VW’s ID. AURA battery electric vehicle (BEV) family, is positioned as a mid-to-high-end SUV and will make its public debut a

On April 7, Huajing, a cooperative brand between SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) and Huawei, debuted the Huajing S large 6-seater flagship SUV set for launch in the first half (H1) of 2026.
Equipped with an SGMW proprietary power system and an intelligent part-time 4WD system, the Huajing S delivers a combined power of 386kW,

Announced on April 1, 2026, Synergetic Auto Performance PCL (asap), a Thai car rental provider, through its subsidiary Evante Co., Ltd. (Evante), has been appointed the exclusive Authorized Distributor in Thailand for SAIC Motor Commercial Vehicle’s Maxus Commercial EVs, effective March 26, 2026. Evante will oversee