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Auto Shanghai 2025: DFMC launches new technology brand, exhibits two new models
On April 23, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) launched the Tianyuan Intelligence technology brand encompassing an intelligent system with “One Core, Dual Foundations, and Dual Elements”. “One Core” refers to the Taichi enterprise-level large model; “Dual Foundations” to Tianyuan Architectu

Al Amal Group to cease production of BYD cars in Egypt, to produce Forthing cars
On April 21, multiple sources reported that the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Amal Group stated that the company will permanently cease production of BYD cars in Egypt by August 2025. The move is due to a shortage of raw materials and the end of the model’s production cycle in China, which halted local man
Auto Shanghai 2025: Honda presents world premiere of second set of Ye series models –GAC Honda GT and Dongfeng Honda GT
On April 23, 2025, Honda presented the world premiere of GAC Honda GT and Dongfeng Honda GT, the second set of the Ye Series, a Honda EV series exclusive to the Chinese market, at Auto Shanghai 2025 (Press days: April 23-24, Trade days: April 25-26, Public days: April 27- May 2, 2025).
Each vehicle features a 'low an

SOKON, China discusses vehicle assembly plant with Governor of Batna, Algeria
On April 19, the Government of Batna, in a social media update, announced that the Governor of Batna met with a delegation from SPA SOKON ALGERIE. SOKON is setting up a vehicle assembly plant in Zana El Beïda. In the first phase, it will assemble commercial and passenger vehicles using the SKD system. The project was
DFSK launches EC35 electric panel van in South Africa
On April 14, DFSK, a Seres Group subsidiary, launched the EC35 electric panel van in South Africa. The vehicle is priced at ZAR 550,000. The vehicle measures 4,500 mm in length, 1,985 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,910 mm. It is equipped with a 38.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and a permanent mag
Nissan to debut all-new NEV model at Auto Shanghai 2025
On April 15, Nissan announced that it is set to debut an all-new NEV model at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025: from April 23 to May 2). The new model will expand Nissan’s product line-up in China.
The automaker will also display all-new Dongfeng Nissan electric N7 se

Dongfeng establishes distributorship in Puebla, Mexico with 11 models
On April 10, Dongfeng established its first distributor in Puebla, Mexico.
Dongfeng is bringing a range of 11 models to the market, from compact vehicles to more robust options, all backed by impeccable after-sales service.
Because Puebla is one of the most important industrial centers in the country, with a solid au
DPCA launches Hedmos sub-brand for NEVs
On March 25, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA), with the concerted support of the shareholders of Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) and Stellantis N.V., was incorporated into DFMC’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) business landscape. Concurrently, the company launched Hedmos, an independent sub-brand for

Saipa Diesel, Iran planning to cooperate with Foton and Dongfeng in commercial vehicle segment
On March 18, multiple sources reported that during an extraordinary general assembly meeting of Saipa Diesel Company, the head of the company announced that the company is planning cooperation with two major China-based firms, Foton and Dongfeng. It will help to expand the commercial vehicle portfolio, contributing t
Dongfeng by Volt Auto joins Charge+ to boost EV adoption in Singapore
Announced on March 12, 2025, Dongfeng by Volt Auto, has collaborated with Charge+, Singapore’s largest EV charging operator, to form a strategic partnership to encourage EV adoption.
Under the agreement, new Dongfeng Box owners in Singapore will receive 3 years of complimentary charging credits from Charge+. This is

DPCA, WEDZ forge partnership for NEV manufacturing site
On March 7, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced the signing of an investment cooperation agreement on a manufacturing site for Nammi New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) between Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA) and the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ). The Nammi 06, the second

Dongfeng Honda launches S7 electric SUV
On March 6, Dongfeng Honda launched the S7 midsize battery electric SUV, which is available in RWD and 4WD variants priced at CNY 259,900 and CNY 309,900, respectively.
The S7 adopts a blade-styled exterior design and is equipped with glowing H and Honda logos and hidden electric door handles. The model measures 4,75

Dongfeng Vasol, NAST to jointly launch auto engineering technical services
On March 5, Dongfeng Vasol Motor Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Vasol) and Xiangyang Da’an Automobile Test Center Corp., Ltd. (NAST) signed a strategic cooperation agreement, creating a new cooperation model between a commercial vehicle manufacturer and a testing institution.
Focusing on automotive engineering technical service

Voyah, Volcano Engine to co-build high-end NEV technology ecosystem
On March 3, Voyah signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. (Volcano Engine) in Wuhan to combine their advantages in industrial resources and technology R&D for in-depth cooperation in core areas such as AI cockpits, intelligent driving, and corporate digital innovation

Dongfeng Nissan introduces multiple new technologies
On March 1, Dongfeng Nissan hosted a technology launch conference to introduce new technologies such as the Tianyan full-stack in-house developed New Energy technology architecture, a one-stage end-to-end high-end intelligent driving solution, an all-domain intelligent anti-motion sickness system, and a 14-in-1 intel

DFORV releases plans for major strategic deployment, civilian product development
On February 28, Dongfeng Off-road Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFORV), a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) subsidiary, released plans for major strategic deployment and civilian product development.
For civilian products, DFORV, with the goals of strengthening the special-purpose market and expanding the general market, will p

Dongfeng Forthing gains access to DeepSeek with help of Tencent Cloud
Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Tencent Cloud), a Tencent Group subsidiary, announced that Dongfeng Forthing completed in-depth integration with DeepSeek. With the help of Tencent Cloud, the Dongfeng Forthing mobile application gained access to the DeepSeek-R1 (version 671B) large model. Users can initia
Dongfeng Global Styling Design Center to be commissioned in April
On February 20, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced the April commissioning of the Dongfeng Global Styling Design Center in Wuhan. Currently, the automaker has two styling design centers in Wuhan and Shanghai.
With an investment amount of CNY 520 million, a land area of 20,000 square meters, and a total floor

Dongfeng Honda’s S7 electric SUV rolls off production line
On February 25, the S7 battery electric SUV rolled off the production line at the Dongfeng Honda New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Plant.
The S7 features cutting-edge electrification and intelligentization technologies. Empowering the model with robust market competitiveness are the W high-efficiency intelligent electric arch
