On July 18, multiple sources reported that Kasrawi Group, the exclusive distributor of AVATR in Egypt, launched the new AVATR 07 REEV, the brand's first model in the country to feature extended-range electric vehicle (REEV) technology. 
The AVATR 07 REEV uses an extended-range system that combines an electric motor w

On July 16, Changan Automobile officially opened its first showroom in Ethiopia with its local strategic partner, GT Motors. It is a key milestone in the brand's strategic expansion across the Middle East and Africa. The showroom opening marks a step forward in Changan's Vast Ocean Plan 2. Going forward, Changan will

Reported on July 10, 2026, Changan Indonesia concluded a two-day media test drive of the Deepal S05 BEV and Deepal S05 REEV after opening pre-bookings for the two electrified SUV variants on June 30. The drive covered the Bandung–Linggarjati–Cirebon–Jakarta route to evaluate performance, efficiency, handling, cabin c

On July 9, Changan Automobile officially launched the second-generation CHANGAN UNI-S in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Following its debut in South Africa, this marks the model’s second market introduction as part of a strategic rollout across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, with further GCC market entries pl

On July 6, Changan Automobile (Changan Auto) released its production and sales report for June 2026.
In June, Changan Auto sold 201,976 units, down 14.1% year-over-year (y/y), including 91,065 units sold in overseas markets. Year-to-date (YTD) sales reached 1,118,894 units, down 17.4% y/y.
Of the total, sales of Chan

On June 29, AVATR Technology announced a distribution agreement with Autohellas Group to expand AVATR’s footprint in Southern Europe and speed up the brand’s global rollout strategy. Greece will serve as AVATR’s core foothold for its Southern European market entry.
AVATR's launch in Greece is expected at the beginnin

On June 26, Changan Automobile announced that its new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, Changan Qiyuan, has introduced the all-new Q05 in Uzbekistan. The all-new Q05 is positioned as a global urban premium pure electric SUV. This launch marks a significant step in Changan Automobile's "Embracing Globalization" strategy in

On June 26, 2026, Bermaz Auto Berhad (BAuto) announced that its 85%-owned subsidiary, Bermaz Changan Sdn Bhd (BCSB), had mutually agreed with Mobitech Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd., to terminate the distribution agreement for Deepal-branded electric vehicles, spare parts

On June 16, Caoa Changan launched the new CS75 mid-size SUV in Brazil, the brand’s second model assembled at the Anapolis plant in Goias.
The CS75 is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged flex-fuel engine producing 180 hp, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The model measures 4.77m in length and feature

China’s Changan Automobile Group announced on June 13 at the 2026 Chongqing International Auto Show the launch of its in-house developed ADAS, “Tianshu Navigation”.
Designed to go beyond the limitations of traditional physical safety, Changan Automobile’s “Tianshu Navigation” incorporates three layers of protection—p

Announced on June 10, 2026, Changan Automobile's Rayong plant, Thailand marked its first anniversary, having produced 20,000 vehicles since operations began. The facility currently manufactures the DEEPAL S05 and NEVO Q05 for Thailand, ASEAN, and global right-hand-drive markets, with the NEVO Q05 receiving more than

Changan Automobile announced on June 4 that its self-developed full-stack Changan Tianshu Large Model has officially passed the filing approval by the Cyberspace Administration of China for its “generative AI services”. This marks that the Changan Tianshu Large Model, as an independently trained and operated generati

On June 8, Changan Automobile announced that its new energy vehicle brand DEEPAL has officially entered the Omani market with the launch of the S05, S07, and G318. The models are currently available through Deepal showrooms in Qurum and Sohar, with sales centres in Salalah, Mawaleh, Ibri, Nizwa, Barka, and Sur.
The D

On May 25, the official website of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released a list of business combination cases unconditionally approved between May 11 and May 17, 2026.
According to the list, the case involving Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) and Jiangling Motors Grou

On May 22, 2026, officials from Thailand’s Ministry of Industry and related agencies visited Changan Auto Southeast Asia’s manufacturing facility in Rayong to review production operations. The visit included a tour of the production area, including production of the new NEVO Q05 EV model.
The plant is targeting produ

On May 22, Changan Automobile launched the Changan UNI-V in the Russian market in a single fully equipped Sport trim level.
The Changan UNI-V measures 4,740 mm in length, 1,838 mm in width, and 1,430 mm in height. It is powered by a 2.0-liter Blue Core turbocharged gasoline engine paired with an 8-speed Aisin automat

On May 20, China Changan Automobile Group announced that its recently unveiled hybrid innovation, BlueCore HEV, addresses extreme summer temperatures exceeding 45°C and uneven charging infrastructure in the Middle East and Africa. In congested cities like Riyadh, Cairo, and Casablanca, the system delivers improved fu

On May 18, multiple sources reported that Arabian Gulf Automobiles and Equipment (AGAE) has launched the Deepal new energy vehicle brand of Changan Automobile in Muscat, Oman.
The Deepal lineup in Oman includes the S05, S07, and G318 models. The range also features the G318 all-wheel-drive SUV, offering improved tra

On May 9, Avatr announced the name of a new luxury SUV, the “Avatr 07L”. The model is available in EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants.
The Avatr 07L measures 4,910mm long, 1,980mm wide, and 1,650mm or 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,990mm.
The Avatr 07L EV is equippe

On May 13, Changan Group announced that it recently unveiled its updated Vast Ocean Plan 2.0 at Auto China 2026, for global expansion. Changan plans a long-term commitment to international markets with the Middle East and Africa (MEA) explicitly named as one of its five priority regions.
In 2025, Changan recorded 637