Announced on January 16, 2026, Autohub Group of Companies has been named the official distributor of Deepal in the Philippines, reinforcing its expansion into electrified and next-generation mobility.
The partnership was sealed on January 14 through a contract signing between Autohub Group and Changan Auto Southeast

Changan Auto signed a memorandum with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) for comprehensive deepening of strategic cooperation. Under the memorandum, the two companies will launch multi-level cooperation in areas such as brand building, R&D of cutting-edge technologies, terminal market promotion, busines

On January 10, Changan Auto broke ground on a global science and art center in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing.
With a total investment of CNY 1.389 billion, a land area of approximately 146,000 square meters, and a floor area of 172,000 square meters, the center will be able to house 2,000 R&D and design personnel up

On January 5, Changan Auto announced its December 2025 sales results.
In December, the automaker sold 250,689 units, up 1.7% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 2,913,042 units, up 8.5% y/y. Sales volumes outside of China totaled 637,280 units, up 18.9% y/y.
Independent sub-brands’ December

On December 29, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) a plan for a share issuance to China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (CCAG), an indirect controlling shareholder, for proceeds totaling up to CNY 6 billion. CCAG will subscribe for the shares in ca

On December 27, Changan, in a social media post, announced that its automobile factory in Rayong, Thailand, exported the first 500 DEEPAL S05 electric cars to the European market. Changan recently started production in this plant. The plant has a capacity of 100,000 vehicles per year.
Based on Social media updates of

On December 25, Deepal Technology Co., Ltd. (Deepal) closed a Series C financing worth CNY 6.122 billion.
The financing was co-invested by Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto), Chongqing Yufu Holding Group Co., Ltd. (Yufu Holding), and CMB Financial Asset Investment Co., Ltd. (CMB Investment).
Specif

Changan Auto and BAIC Group recently announced the official issuance of the first special license plates for Level 3 autonomous driving to the Deepal and BAIC Arcfox brands.
For Changan Auto, a Chongqing Level 3 license plate will first be attached to a Deepal vehicle model with the Tianshu intelligent driver assista

Announced on December 18, 2025, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, through the Thailand Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence (TECE), in collaboration with the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NE

On December 13, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) that it plans capital increase and share expansion for Chongqing Changan Technology Co., Ltd. (Changan Tech), a wholly-owned subsidiary, via a non-public agreement with China Changan Automobile Group

On December 13, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) that Deepal Technology Co., Ltd. (Deepal), a holding subsidiary, plans to increase capital and expand shares through public listing, targeting original shareholders and qualified investors.
The financ

According to multiple press releases dated December 15, Changan Auto is poised to enter the Italian and Spanish markets. To be launched first are two battery electric vehicle (BEV) models, with their plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variants expected in 2026.
In the Italian market, Changan Auto will introduce the Deepa

On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the recent filing by Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) and BAIC BluePark Magna Automobile Co., Ltd. for the market access of two intelligent connected vehicle models with Level 3 conditional autonomous driving

On December 8, Changan launched pre-orders for its highly anticipated fourth-generation CS75PLUS AWD crossover in Russia. It is now built on an updated platform, features a larger design, delivers improved on- and off-road performance, and offers features that was previously unavailable.
The Changan CS75PLUS is now 6

On December 5, Changan began sales of the AVATR 12 luxury grand coupe in Russia, with prices starting at RUB 6.5 million. The model’s name is pronounced “AVATR-One-Two,” reflecting the design team’s intention to emphasize the brand’s unique identity.
The AVATR 12 measures 5,020 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and ha

On November 28, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) the November 27 filing by Avatr Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. (Avatr) for public share issuance and listing with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX).
The proceeds will be allocated

On November 29, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) announced on the  Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) that it will establish a company tentatively named Changan Tianshu Intelligent Robotic Technology Co., Ltd. with China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd., Chenzhi Automobile Technology Group Co., Ltd

On November 28, multiple sources reported that Qasrawi Group introduced the Avatr 11 and Avatr 12 models in Egypt. Avatr 11 has a 116.8 kWh battery in the AWD version and a 90.4 kWh battery in the RWD version, with a maximum DC fast charging capacity of 240 kW. Avatr 12 features a 94.5 kWh battery that supports fast

According to multiple press releases dated November 23, Changan Auto recently took over the Beijing Hyundai Chongqing Plant for Deepal vehicle model production, with the production start time and specific products yet to be disclosed.
The Beijing Hyundai Chongqing Plant, with a total investment amount of CNY 7.7 bill

On November 26, 2025, multiple reports indicated that Changan Automobile is preparing to introduce the AVATR 11, a Huawei‑integrated premium electric SUV, as its next electric vehicle for the Pakistani market. AVATR is a high‑end sub‑brand jointly created by Changan, Huawei, and CATL.
The AVATR 11 reportedly uses a 1