On September 29, FREELANDER, jointly developed by JLR and Chery, held its Global Brand Launch in Abu Dhabi. The brand presented the international left-hand drive (LHD) variant of FREELANDER 8. The broader international roll-out will proceed in stages, beginning with LHD markets before expanding to right-hand drive (R

On September 28, Astana Motors started sales of the Jaecoo J5 crossover and plug-in hybrid Jaecoo J7. The models are produced at the Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan multi-brand plant in Almaty and have received vehicle type approval (VTA). 
The Jaecoo J5 is 4,380 mm long. It has a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. The mo

Reported on September 29, 2026, Chery Group’s iCAUR said it has already received more than 1,500 registrations of interest in Thailand for the newly launched iCAUR V27 REEV since the model was introduced at Big Motor Sale 2026. Deliveries are scheduled to begin on October 1. iCAUR plans to expand its dealer network t

On September 29, 2026, iCAUR, a Chery Group brand, officially launched the V27 REEV in Thailand. This boxy D-SUV is offered in three variants: PRIDE 2WD at THB 999,900, PRIME 2WD at THB 1,159,900, and PRESTIGE 4WD at THB 1,259,900.
The PRIDE 2WD and PRIME 2WD use a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 136

On September 28, Jetour announced that it will start sales of its first hybrid model, the Jetour T1 plug-in hybrid (PHEV), in Russia in fall 2026. 
The Jetour T1 PHEV measures 4,705 mm in length, 1,967 mm in width, and 1,843 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,800 mm. The vehicle will feature a series-parallel hybrid

On September 28, TENET launched the A8 sedan in Russia. The vehicle is available in Prime and Ultra trims, priced at RUB 2.899 million and RUB 3.399 million, respectively.
The Prime variant is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with a 7-speed automatic transmission, delivering 150 hp of power and 275 Nm of to

On September 21, LEPAS, Chery Auto’s premium NEV brand, held its first dealer signing ceremony in Sibiu, Romania, partnering with five local dealers across five key cities. The agreement marks LEPAS’s official entry into the Romanian market.
The first batch of LEPAS L8 PHEV vehicles has arrived in Romania and will s

Following an anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission imposed provisional countervailing duties on China-built Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in July 2024, before confirming manufacturer-specific duties for a five-year period starting October 30, 2024. These rates range from 7.8% for Tesla’s Shanghai pro

Reported on September 24, 2026, the Country Manager for Omoda (Chery) in Cambodia met with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). Both sides discussed Cambodia’s automotive market, investment conditions, and potential areas for business development.
Chery Automobile is exploring potential business and inv

Announced on September 24, 2026, iCAUR is scheduled to make its official Thailand brand debut on September 29, with the event set to include the pricing announcement for the V27 REEV and its business plans for Thailand.
For the Thai market, the V27 REEV appeared at Big Motor Sale 2026 in August, along with a nationwi

On September 18, the President of the Republic of Rwanda chaired a Cabinet Meeting. During the meeting, the Cabinet approved the strategic investment agreement between the Government of Rwanda and Chery Holding Rwanda Ltd for the establishment of an electric vehicle assembly plant in Rwanda. No further details were p

On September 20, Chery Master Pakistan launched the Chery Q electric hatchback at an introductory ex-factory price of PKR 5.55 million. The vehicle is powered by a 42.7 kWh battery and a 90-kW rear-mounted electric motor producing 111 Nm of torque. It has rear-wheel drive and a claimed range of up to 400 km under the

On September 16, Carloha Nigeria, the official franchise holder, assembler and authorised distributor of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, announced the nationwide availability of the Chery Q.  The car has a length of 4,195 mm and a wheelbase of 2,700 mm.
It is built on a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform with independ

On September 19, 2026, the JETOUR T2 i-DM was officially launched in Malaysia. As the hybrid version of the T2, which was previously available with an ICE powertrain, the T2 i-DM offers a combination of performance, driving range, and features suited to outdoor use.
The PHEV model uses a 1.5-liter TGDI hybrid engine,

On September 18, Chery South Africa announced the introduction of the new Tiggo 8 APEX I, an updated SUV featuring a refreshed design, enhanced safety, and improved comfort.
The vehicle measures 4,725 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width and 1,705 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,710 mm. It is powered by a 1.6-liter tu

On September 17, it was reported that Grupo Garden officially launched Chery Automobile’s iCAUR brand in Paraguay.
The initial lineup includes the V23, a fully electric compact SUV with a range of up to 500 km, and two range-extended plug-in hybrid (REEV) models. The 03T combines its electrified powertrain with off-r

Reported on September 17, 2026, Thailand is set to see further entry by Chinese automakers in Q4 2026, with Chery Group’s LUXEED and Dongfeng Motor’s VOYAH among the brands preparing to enter the market.
LUXEED Thailand said the brand is scheduled to make its official Thai-market debut in the fourth quarter and has i

On September 14, Hubject and Chery Energy, part of Chery Holding, announced a partnership to advance commercial EV charging across Europe. The partnership will bring Hubject's eMobility interoperability expertise together with Chery Energy's growing activity in new energy and charging infrastructure, supporting comme

On September 16, Freelander, a brand under the Chery-JLR JV, announced the appointment of Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors as its authorised distributors in the UAE. As Freelander's first international market, the UAE will play a strategic role in the brand's entry into the Middle East. 
Preparations are underway f

On September 14, it was reported that Chinese automaker Soueast will return to the Argentine market after a six-year absence and will be represented by Grupo Antelo.
Soueast initially entered Argentina in 2020 through Adachi Motors with the DX3 Pininfarina, but subsequent import restrictions interrupted sales. The br