On June 8, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro has started trial production of a new car called SAFIR in its Khorasan plant. The car will be offered in gasoline and PHEV versions. The objective of this trial production is to validate production line performance, implement quality measures, identify and address

On May 15, FAW Bestune announced the roll-off of the Yueyi 08 flagship mid-to-large-size sedan at the FAW Group Yancheng Plant. The model will be available for pre-order at the end of the month.
The Yueyi 08 is positioned as the first B+-class (mid-to-high-end) flagship family sedan of the Yueyi lineup. Equipped with

On April 24, at the Auto China 2026 event, Jetta, an FAW-VW sub-brand, announced a full transition to the intelligent EV sector. The brand released a new logo for its New Energy Vehicle (NEV) portfolio, while unveiling the Jetta X concept car and the Jetta M6, its first battery electric sedan.
Inheriting classic bran

On April 26, at the Auto China 2026, Unity Software (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Unity China) signed an agreement on deepening cooperation and debuted a Unity engine-powered AI flexible particle system with FAW Hongqi.
Using particles as the core medium for human-machine interaction, the AI flexible particle system integrat

On April 24, FAW Hongqi announced its participation in Auto China 2026, presenting a lineup from its three sub-brands: Hongqi, Hongqi Tiangong, and Hongqi Golden Sunflower. The event marked the global debut of the Hongqi Tiangong "S-concept", alongside the unveiling of three key models: the new-generation H9 luxury f

On April 24, ZYT announced that it has presented its “Intelligence For All Mobility” technology at the Auto China 2026, showcasing the implementation progress, technological breakthroughs, and strategic roadmap of its “Mobile Intelligence Foundation”, first proposed in 2025. 
The concept has now moved from vision to

On April 28, Hongqi announced that it has unveiled its upgraded global strategy and new overseas SUV lineup at Auto China 2026.
It focuses on three core pillars: developing vehicles tailored for global markets, delivering an end-to-end luxury experience, and building a global co-creation ecosystem. By 2028, Hongqi pl

On April 24, FAW Jiefang announced that the Jiefang J7 Chuangling Highway NOA Edition, the first customized model jointly developed by FAW Jiefang and Shenzhen Zhuoyu Technology Co., Ltd. (ZYT), was showcased at the Auto China 2026 motor show.
The Jiefang J7 Chuangling Highway NOA Edition is the first model with end-

Reported on April 23, 2026, FAW Group’s luxury marque Hongqi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Quill Group for its entry into the Malaysian market. Under the agreement, Quill Group will be responsible for importation, CKD distribution planning, and the development of an authorized dealership network

On April 16, FAW Hongqi R&D Institute announced that Hongqi, in collaboration with ZTE, has successfully developed China’s first automotive-grade advanced-process five-domain integrated SoC chip, Hongqi One.
Hongqi One is a multi-domain integrated processor designed for centralized computing architectures in intellig

On April 11, FAW-Audi announced the recent holding of an event at Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., where the Audi A6L e-tron battery electric sedan was launched. The vehicle model is available in one 4WD and three RWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 439,800.
The Audi A6L e-tron, the first

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 6, VW Group announced it will showcase its smart electric vehicles at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. It will also release updated versions of some ICE vehicles, expanding its lineup to better meet the needs of Chinese customers.
At the Group Media Night, VW Group will present ten models from the VW and Jetta br

Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd. (Alibaba Cloud), an Alibaba Group subsidiary, announced the integration of the Qwen AI Agent into FAW Hongqi’s Lingxi cockpit for debut in the HS6 PHEV model.
The Lingxi cockpit enables in-vehicle multi-intent semantic recognition and complex route planning. For instance, it simulta

On April 1, FAW-VW launched the Sagitar S sedan. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 79,800 to CNY 105,800.
The Sagitar S measures 4,702mm long, 1,815mm wide, and 1,484mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,688mm.
The Sagitar S features a front-engine FWD layout. Equipped with a powertrain c

On March 27, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GAC Toyota) and FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (FAW Toyota) recently filed recall plans as follows.
-          GAC Toyota:
Recall number S2026M0036V: 317,990 Highlander models manufactured in China between Au

On March 25, FAW-Audi launched the next-generation Audi A6L sedan. The vehicle model is available in one 3.0T and three 2.0T variants, with prices ranging from CNY 322,900 to CNY 435,900.
The next-generation Audi A6L measures 5,142mm long, 1,874mm wide, and 1,464mm or 1,450mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,066mm.
The ne

On March 20, Camco Motors presented a range of new vehicle brands in Zambia at its newly opened showroom. It presented vehicles from brands like JAC, FAW trucks, and Foton.
The models include heavy-duty trucks, light commercial vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and new energy vehicles.
Based on social media updates o

On March 17, Audi announced that it will unveil the all-new A2 e-tron in the fall 2026. The compact, all-electric entry-level car made in the Ingolstadt plant, Germany is designed to make premium electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible. A design sketch has already shown its basic shape.
Audi A2 e-tron is aimed at glo

On March 7, FAW Jiefang held launch events for the Yingteng lineup in Wuxi, Chengdu, and Shangqiu simultaneously.
The Yingteng lineup, a new versatile transport truck lineup, covers seven major logistics areas and is scheduled for new energy variants.
The Yingteng lineup employs an FAW Jiefang in-house developed powe