Announced on May 11, 2026, the JAECOO 5 EV remained Thailand’s top EV by vehicle registrations for six consecutive months, from November 2025 to April 2026, underscoring strong market demand. 
The company said all imported (CBU) JAECOO 5 EV units have been fully delivered following robust customer response.
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On April 25, Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. (Chery Auto) signed an agreement on strategic cooperation in areas such as large AI models with Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. (Volcengine).
Under the agreement, Volcengine will fully integrate its Doubao large model and related AI applications into Chery’s propriet

On April 25, Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. (Chery Auto), Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), Anhui Chery Green Energy Ecological Technology Co., Ltd. (Chery Green Energy), and Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAES) signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing. Centering on areas s

On May 8, AGR Holding announced that the new premium automotive brand ESTEO, created as part of a long-term strategic partnership between AGR Holding and Defetoo, has derived its name from the Latin words est ("to exist") and eo ("path"). The letters that make up ESTEO also reflect the brand's core values: Esthetics,

According to the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU), Kazakhstan's total automobile production in 2025, including passenger cars, buses, and trucks, reached 171,144 units, a significant increase of 17.8% from 145,290 units in 2024.
The country's new car sales in 2025 came to 234,852 units, a 14.4% increase compared to

On May 6, OMODA South Africa unveiled C5 Style X, which is part of C5 lineup, sitting alongside the Elegance X and Lux X models.
The model uses a 1.5-litre turbo gasoline engine with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), which generates output of 115 kW and 230 Nm of torque. With the new gearbox, acceleration has improve

On April 23, Chery Auto signed a global strategic cooperation agreement with NVIDIA on the development of assisted driving, cockpit AI, and robotics, as well as the advancement of physical AI from the cloud side to the vehicle side.
For autonomous driving, Chery Auto will adopt NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion, a Level 4 autono

Reported on May 6, 2026, Lepas Malaysia has signed distribution agreements with 20 partners ahead of the launch of its first models, as the brand targets at least 30 outlets nationwide by end-2026.
The Chery-owned marque is set to make its official Malaysian debut in the first half of 2026, led by the L8 and L6 model

On May 5, Chery's iCAUR brand announced that it is entering the European market with a new approach to rugged, boxy mobility. It will introduce products optimized for local needs. Its bold, minimalist boxy silhouette suits both urban commuting and outdoor exploration, aligning with European preferences for practicali

Reported on May 4, 2026, Malaysia’s Bursa-listed Feytech Holdings Bhd said its joint venture with China’s Wuhu Ruitai Auto Parts Co Ltd, FTRT Autoparts Sdn Bhd, is gaining traction within the local automotive supply chain.
The venture is scheduled to start seat production in Q3 2026, supporting two current Chery mode

On April 24, Bosch (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (Bosch) and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. signed a framework agreement for the collaborative development and mass production of a 48V vehicle architecture in China. The jointly developed 48V vehicle architecture boasts advantages such as high power, lightweight design, hig

On May 2, LUXEED, an electric vehicle brand in China jointly developed by Chery Automobile and Huawei, announced that it had invited 300 key dealers from more than a dozen countries and regions across Europe, right-hand-drive markets, and the Middle East to explore LUXEED’s upcoming product portfolio and discuss new

On April 30, OMODA South Africa revealed the new OMODA C4, which made its global debut at the Beijing International Auto Show, China. It will launch in South Africa in the second half of 2026 with ICE and hybrid options.
The vehicle uses OMODA’s “Cyber Mecha” design, giving it a bold and futuristic look. Its design d

On April 28, Orbis Auto automotive group and LEPAS, part of Chery Holding Group, signed an agreement to distribute LEPAS vehicles in Kazakhstan. The partnership was signed during the Auto China 2026. It will cover vehicle deliveries, the development of a dealer network, and service infrastructure in the country. LEPA

On April 28, Freelander brand, a collaboration of Chery and JLR, announced that the Middle East region will be its first international market. Freelander also presented its vehicle during "Freelander Night". 
Freelander is planning to launch six SUV models and expand into 90 countries worldwide over the next five yea

On April 29, the President of Jetour International announced that from 2027, some Jetour models will be produced locally in South Africa at Auto China 2026.
Chery has bought the Rosslyn plant from Nissan, turning its South African business from importing cars to building them locally. By mid-2027, Chery plans to make

On April 24, Chery Group announced that it will showcase 57 models under its domestic and international brands as well as 31 exhibits featuring cutting-edge technologies at the Auto China 2026.
The Chery brand displayed a total of 16 models with powertrain types covering ICE, hybrid, extended-range and battery electr

Reported on April 28, 2026, Chery Group’s total vehicles on Malaysian roads have collectively reached 55,800 units since its 2023 market re-entry. The company currently operates four brands locally: Chery, Omoda | Jaecoo, iCaur, and Lepas.
In 2025, the group had risen to become Malaysia’s fifth-largest automotive gro

On April 27, it was reported that Omoda confirmed that its new Omoda 4 SUV will enter the Argentine market in the second half of 2026, as part of its broader international expansion strategy.
The model was unveiled during the Chery International Business Summit, held alongside the Beijing Auto Show 2026, highlighting