Announced on March 5, 2026, Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia unveiled the Jaecoo J5, a compact premium crossover in the B-segment marketed as the brand’s “Urban Explorer.” In Malaysia, the front-wheel-drive Jaecoo J5 2WD starts from RM108,000.
The model is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing

On March 2, Chery unveiled the Tiggo 7L compact SUV for launch in Q1 2026.
Serving as a “global vehicle model”, the Tiggo 7L is positioned as a trendy and intelligent A-class SUV deeply aligning with the requirements of young families for both high-quality mobility and intelligent features. It has been systematically

On March 3, iCAUR announced that its new electric SUV, the iCAUR V23, will debut in South Africa in May 2026.
The new electric SUV, developed by the Chery Group, will feature retro-inspired styling, modern EV technology, and competitive pricing. The model will launch with two variants, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel

At an iCAR technology event, Beijing Horizon Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Horizon Robotics) demonstrated the driver assistance performance of the iCAR V27 SUV, a new production vehicle model featuring its HSD (Horizon SuperDrive) solution. According to Horizon Robotics, the iCAR V27 is equipped with a Journey 6P

On February 27, Chery South Africa confirmed the upcoming global launch of a new double-cab bakkie, marking the brand’s entry into one of the world’s most competitive vehicle segments.
The new bakkie will be built on the Kaitan ladder-frame chassis. Internally known as the KP31, the model is expected to arrive in lat

On February 24, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism announced that in 2026 it will present a protocol for “Well-Made Investments in Spain”. The ministry allocated EUR 180 million from the Productive Industrial Investment Support Fund (FAIIP) to 34 new projects during 2025.
The ministry is working to attract and form

On February 25, it was reported that Dürr Brasil completed the first phase of the expansion of the paint shop at Caoa’s plant in Anápolis, Goiás, nearly doubling the facility’s production capacity.
The factory, which currently produces the Tiggo 5x, Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs, has an installed capacity of 75,000 units

On February 27, SOUEAST UAE launched the new SOUEAST S08DM, a seven-seater plug-in hybrid SUV. The car is exclusively distributed by Elite Group Holding. Producing 355 horsepower and 530 Nm torque, the system enables a combined driving range of up to 800 kilometres, while offering improved fuel efficiency. The S08DM

Reported on February 26, 2026, the opening ceremony of Chery’s Omoda & Jaecoo Manufacturing (Thailand) plant in Rayong was abruptly postponed. Guests were notified late the previous evening, less than 24 hours before the event. No new date has been announced.
In an official statement, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) Co., L

On February 13, CATL-Chery (Hefei) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a joint venture (JV) between Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL, owning 51%), Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (42.3%), and Chery Commercial Vehicle (Anhui) Co., Ltd. (6.7%), was established in Hefei, Anhui, with a registered capital of CNY 2

On February 24, multiple media in UK announced that LEPAS brand’s flagship D segment PHEV SUV L8 will go on sale in Q3 2026, signalling the brand’s arrival and ambition in the UK market. The LEPAS L8 is built on Chery International’s all-new New Energy Vehicle (NEV) modular platform. The L8 has an intelligent cabin,

On February 8, iCAUR hosted the global launch of the V27 in Dubai, marking the official start of the model’s international rollout and reaffirming the brand’s strategic focus on the Middle East market. On January 10, 2026, the first mass-produced V27 rolled off the assembly line in Wuhu, China, and the first batch of

On February 13-20, multiple sources reported that Nigerian company Versat Automobile Limited officially launched C&C trucks in Nigeria on February 6, 2026. These heavy-duty trucks will support industries including logistics, construction, mining, and infrastructure development. The lineup includes C&C Model U400 6×4,

On February 18, Al Ghurair Mobility announced that it was appointed as the exclusive distributor for RELY in the UAE, followed by the debut of the RELY R8 mid-size pickup. 
RELY is a new brand under Chery Commercial Vehicle UAE, launched as part of the company’s strategy to expand its regional footprint.
The RELY R8

FORVIA SE has secured a multi-year contract to deliver several hundred thousand seats to Luxeed, the premium electric vehicle brand under Chery. The agreement, worth several hundred million euros, will see production start in August 2026.
Assembly will be carried out at a dedicated site in Wuhu, southeastern China, w

On February 18, Global NCAP released new #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results, awarding the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro two-star rating for adult occupant safety.
The child occupant protection was rated three stars for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. However, the Child Restraint System (CRS) could not be properly installed in all fro

On February 13, it was reported that Jetour Soueast México began local validation tests of the new JETOUR G700 in Mexico City, marking the first public appearance of the luxury SUV ahead of its official launch in the first half of 2026.
The unit is currently undergoing homologation and real-world evaluation, while fi

On February 13, Lepas marked its entry into the South Africa market as the first LEPAS L4 SUVs arrived in the country. The brand celebrated the milestone at the Transnet Port Terminals, Durban Car Terminal, highlighting its readiness to begin customer deliveries nationwide.
The LEPAS L4 is built on the brand’s advanc

On February 12, multiple sources reported that Zonda Tec Ghana introduced Chery vehicles in Ghana. It has introduced five vehicles: Chery Tiggo 2, Tiggo 7, and Tiggo 9 SUVs, as well as the fully electric ICAR 03 and ICAR V23. CHERY vehicles will be locally assembled at Zonda Tec’s state-of-the-art plant in Tema from

On February 6, multiple sources reported that Chery launched Arrizo 6 GT for the first time in the Egyptian market at the Automorrow event. It has a 145 hp four-cylinder T1.5 engine with 210 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed wet dual-clutch automatic (DCT) transmission.
Based on multiple sources