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

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

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

On February 10, FAW announced the successful vehicle installation of its ultra-high energy density lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) semi-solid battery, developed through its subsidiary, China Automotive New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd. This marks the industry's first vehicle integration of an LMR semi-solid batter

Reported on February 10, 2026, FAW Group Import & Export Co., Ltd. (FAWIEC) has signed a distributor agreement with Metro Group Thailand, forming a strategic partnership focused on the HONGQI brand to pursue in-depth collaboration in automotive sales, marketing, and after-sales services in the Thai market. The first

On February 7, FAW Jiefang signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Cainiao Group in Hangzhou, reaching cooperation intentions on matters such as ESG sustainable development, logistics supply chains, digital technology, and global expansion. The two companies will deepen cooperation in areas such as intelligent

On February 4, China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) signed a cooperation agreement on the specialized integration of automotive inspection operations with FAW Group in Changchun, Jilin.
Under the agreement, the two companies will co-develop a closed-loop service encompassing “R&D + Testi

On February 4, at the 2026 FAW Bestune Global Eco-Partner Conference, FAW Bestune released a new global strategy for domestic and foreign markets.
-          Chinese market: FAW Bestune launched an action plan for full intelligentization on top of electrification. The first step is to strategically upgrade the Yueyi

On January 30, FAW Group announced the introduction of the Hongqi E-QM5, its first right-hand drive battery-swappable taxi, into the Hong Kong market. Initially, 300 units are scheduled for deployment.
The Hongqi E-QM5 reached mass production and rolled off the production line at the FAW Hongqi Changchun Plant in Nov

On January 28, FAW-VW Tianjin Branch launched a project on the new VW316/9CN_B vehicle model.
The VW316/9CN_B, FAW-VW Tianjin Branch’s first battery electric vehicle model, is a new CMP (Compact Main Platform)-based SUV scheduled for production in 2027.
To ensure the smooth progress of the project, FAW-VW Tianjin Bra

On January 25, FAW-VW announced that it will introduce 13 new vehicle models in 2026, including 6 gasoline vehicles and 7 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs).
-          The Sagitar S will be unveiled at the end of January. The Tayron S will be launched in the second half of 2026. The flagship SUV family will welcome a new me