On May 20, the Egypt government announced that Kasrawy Group had signed a USD 123 million agreement with Chinese automaker Jetour to locally assemble Jetour T1 and T2 vehicles in Egypt.
The agreement includes building a new 86,000 square metres car assembly plant on the 6th of October City industrial zone. The plant

Announced on May 19, 2025, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Chery Corporate Malaysia launched the “Chery Premier Supply Chain Synergy Programme.”
Supported by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysia Automotive Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii), the event brought

Announced on May 14, 2025, MCE Holdings Berhad’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Multi-Code Electronics Industries (M) Berhad (MCEIB), has signed two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with China-based Wuhu Atech Automotive Electronics Co. Ltd. (ATECH) and Cheling Smart Mobility Technology (Wuhu) Co., Ltd. (CSM), du

On May 15, 2025, CHERY Automobile held “The Next Era Mobility: TECH DAY by CHERY and OMODA & JAECOO” in Bangkok, showcasing advancements in new energy vehicle (NEV) technology to support Thailand’s electric mobility growth.
One of the highlights was the launch of next-generation hybrid powertrain technologies, includ

Announced on May 16, 2025, CHERY Automobile has partnered with SET-listed King Gen PCL (KGEN) to jointly develop a Thai-branded electric vehicle (EV). The collaboration is supported by a technology transfer policy from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the National Science

On May 15, 2025, CHERY and OMODA & JAECOO announced progress on the construction of their new manufacturing facility in Thailand. Located in Nikhom Phatthana District, Rayong, the plant represents a THB 5 billion investment and covers an area of 104 rai. 
Operations are scheduled to start in Q3/2025, with a targeted

Announced on May 9, 2025, iCAUR, a new off-road NEV brand from Chery and SmartMi Tech, made its official ASEAN debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025. Following its global launch at Auto Shanghai 2025.
Leading the lineup is the iCAUR 03, offered in 2 variants. The 2WD version delivers 135 kW and 220 Nm with a 65.7 kWh L

On May 12, Chery announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between its Kaiyang Lab and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore). This marks the settlement of the first collaborative innovation center outside of China under Chery’s global open source initiative.
Chery and NTU Singa

On April 28, Kaiyi Auto announced its new global market strategy. It announced its ‘55511’ plan, focusing on its core businesses, enhancing its brand image, and committing to long-term development. The ‘55511’ plan outlines five goals for Kaiyi Auto by 2030: achieving an annual production and sales volume of 500,000

On May 8, SOUEAST officially launched its Saudi Arabia subsidiary. Saudi Arabia, as the largest auto market in the region, plays a vital role in SOUEAST's layout in the Middle East. By establishing local centers, the company aims to develop models tailored for Saudi customers. SOUEAST has also invested in an auto spa

On May 7, multiple sources reported that Jetour will start producing cars in the former Kia factory in Batna in 2025 in cooperation with Fondal Group. Initially, Jetour will utilize the SKD (semi-knockdown) assembly method, with a commitment to retain all current employees and generate new job opportunities. The comp

Announced on May 8, 2025, Jaecoo Malaysia marked its first anniversary at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 with a rebranding, now operating as OMODA & JAECOO — Forged by Purpose.
Kicking off this new chapter, the OMODA C7 Neo Crossover made its dynamic local debut at MAS 2025.
Unlike the PHEV version showcased in Thailand

On April 28, multiple sources reported that a delegation from Massar Algeria, a subsidiary of the holding company the National Iron and Steel Company (SNS), met with the officials of Jetour.
The meeting focused on exploring opportunities to increase the integration of locally manufactured components into vehicles int

Announced on May 1, 2025, iCaur is set to make its official Malaysian debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025), taking place from May 9 to 15 at MAEPS Serdang. The event will feature a comprehensive preview of the brand’s dynamic EV lineup, including the 03 and V23 models.
iCaur is Chery’s iCar, rebranded for i

On April 23, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, Exeed, a Chery high-end sub-brand, unveiled the new Tianji concept vehicle positioned as a “large 6-seater leisure SUV”.
5.3m in length, 2m in width, 1.9m in height, and 3.2m in wheelbase, the Tianji is a full-size SUV with a Phecda-inspired name signifying “courage” to echo Ex

On April 23, iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled its V23 Pickup Concept and V23 Convertible Concept at the Auto Shanghai 2025.
The V23 Pickup Concept represents a new paradigm of compact and light off-road pickup trucks, with a body length extended to over 4,600mm. It adopts an innovatively designed rear trunk space an

On April 16, the Chinese brand Kaiyi reached Argentina with the launch of its X3 compact SUV.
The model is powered by a 1.5-liter engine producing 116 hp, paired with a CVT automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.
Key features include driver and passenger airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, hill-start assi

On April 23, Omoda announced the opening of pre-orders for the Omoda 9 SHS, in Spain.
At 4.77 meters long, 1.92 meters wide and 1.67 meters high, it features a sleek cross-coupé body with a drag coefficient of 0.308. It’s plug-in hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter turbo engine with three electric motors, delivering a

On April 25, SOUEAST, at its first annual international business conference, presented a new roadmap for the next five years. It plans to expand into over 60 countries by 2025, using a network of more than 300 distributors, and sell 300,000 vehicles per year by 2030.
SOUEAST is launching 2 global models in the SUV-B

On April 23, Jetour Zongheng, a luxury off-road brand under Chery, announced that it made its global debut with its entire product range including the Zongheng G700, Zongheng G900, Zongheng F700 and Zongheng G600.
Positioned as an all-terrain luxury plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, the Zongheng G700 has a sturdy look whi