On October 20, the Somalia Embassy in China announced that Chery Overseas Investment Corp signed an agreement with Dahabshiil Motors to sell and distribute Chery cars in Somalia. During the signing ceremony, the Somali Ambassador also asked Chery to explore opportunities for Somalia to develop a car manufacturing ind

On October 22, Chery Group announced that its new-energy SUV brand, LEPAS, plans to enter the Austrian market in the first quarter of 2027. The first model to be introduced will be the LEPAS L8, a plug-in hybrid SUV.
LEPAS plans to introduce three SUV models, including the L8, a five-seat D-segment SUV, the L6, a C-

On October 19, CATL Chery (Wuhu) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL, owning 51%) and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (49%), was established with a registered capital of CNY 1 billion.
The new company’s business scope includes battery manufacturing, prod

Chery is open to potential tech partnerships with U.S. OEMs, as well as making preparations for a brand launch in Canada in early 2027, according to Charlie Zhang, vice president of Chery, in comments to Reuters on October 21.
Chery, which sells the Omoda and Jaecoo brands, is China’s top exporter, is now looking to

On October 21, Omoda confirmed that the new Omoda C4 will be the first Chery Group model to be manufactured in South Africa. The production will take place at the group’s Rosslyn plant in Gauteng, South Africa.
The South African Omoda C4 lineup will offer gasoline, hybrid, and fully electric versions, with sales sta

On October 21, LEPAS, Chery Auto’s Premium NEV brand, announced that it will officially enter the Middle East market with its full NEV product portfolio. It will introduce the LEPAS L8 PHEV in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and other markets. LEPAS’s entry also builds on Chery Auto’s established presence in

On October 16, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) disclosed that Anhui Luxeed New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd (Luxeed) had been included in the proposed list of vehicle manufacturers to be newly approved under the 412th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Pr

On October 16, Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd (Chery Group) announced that its subsidiary Anhui Chery Green Energy Ecological Technology Co., Ltd (Chery Green Energy) and Mingsheng Group, a subsidiary of State Grid Anhui Electric Power Co., Ltd (State Grid Anhui), signed a cooperation agreement at a ceremony in Wuhu, A

Aumovio SE (Aumovio) announced that during the Paris Motor Show 2026, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery Auto), together with several supply chain partners, launched a joint initiative for building a sustainable automotive supply chain in Europe. Aumovio actively participated in the initiative and secured a nomination

On October 15, LUXEED, a next-generation smart luxury vehicle brand from Chery, announced that it will enter the Qatari market. It will start vehicle sales in Qatar by September 2027. LUXEED plans to introduce three models in 2027: a flagship luxury MPV, a sporty off-road SUV, and a family-oriented crossover SUV. Tog

On October 17, Omoda & Jaecoo announced that it will showcase its purpose-built, factory-integrated L4 Robotaxi developed for global markets at the 2026 Omoda & Jaecoo International User Summit in Wuhu, China. The brand will also sign a strategic cooperation agreement with UAE-based K2, marking a significant step tow

On October 15, Luxeed announced that it will enter the UAE market in the second quarter of 2027, with its flagship MPV among the first models scheduled to launch. It will establish an integrated operating system spanning brand showrooms, vehicle sales, customer experience, and after-sales service.
The brand aims to c

According to information released on the official website of China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on October 13, China and the European Union (EU) recently held in-depth discussions on trade in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) under the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC) mechanism and reach

On October 14, Jetour, a brand under Chery Group, announced the global launch of the all-new Lvxingzhe 7 midsize SUV in Beijing. The model is available in internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions, with a total of eight variants priced from CNY 139,900 to CNY 179,900

Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) signed a project agreement with Chery Automobile in Paris, France, to supply its fourth-generation multifunction camera (MPC4) and camera-based parking system for six new Chery models in Europe. Mass production is scheduled to start in 2028, with a total output expected to exceed 800,000 uni

Announce on October 15, 2026, Chery’s luxury vehicle brand Luxeed is targeting Indonesia for its market entry in the second quarter of 2027, with a flagship MPV expected to be among its initial offerings. Luxeed will present its plans for the Indonesian market during the Chery International User Summit, to be held in

On October 15, iCAUR, an SUV brand from Chery International, announced that it will make its UK debut in early 2027, led by the flagship V27.  iCAUR’s UK debut in 2027 will coincide with Chery Automobile’s 30th anniversary and the completion of Chery International UK’s third year in Britain. The V27 is a five-seat el

On October 14, Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd (Chery Group) announced that automotive components made from steel containing 55% recycled content had officially rolled off the production line at Chery Automobile Co., Ltd (Chery Auto)’s Longshan Testing Center in Wuhu, Anhui Province. The steel was jointly developed by C

According to multiple media reports on October 9, Hechuang New Energy Technology Research (Sichuan) Co., Ltd was established on September 30 with a registered capital of CNY 30 million. The company is jointly owned by Sichuan New Energy Vehicle Innovation Center Co., Ltd (SEVC), Anhui Kaiyang Technology Co., Ltd (Kai

On October 1, Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd (Chery Group) released its sales results for September 2026.
In September, Chery Group sold 292,308 units, up 4.2% year-over-year (y/y). Of the total, new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 133,310 units, up 45.6% y/y, exceeding 100,000 units for six consecutive months, whil