With Canada’s recent change in allowing imported cars from China at a preferred 6.1% tariff rate, down from 100%, many OEMs currently selling vehicles in Canada are considering bringing in their vehicles built in China.
Volvo Cars Canada began importing the EX30 electric crossover built in Zhangjiakou Plant, China in

On February 19, Jameel Motors Italia, together with Zeekr, officially announced Zeekr’s entry into the Italian market. Zeekr’s arrival in Italy represents a strategic milestone in its European expansion journey, building on its successful presence across Northern and Central European markets. 
The brand’s full portfo

On February 18, Polestar announced it plans to launch four new models over the next three years. The company expects low double-digit volume growth in 2026 alongside a 30% expansion of its retail network.
Polestar plans to introduce four new models by 2028. These include - 
The Polestar 5, a four-door Grand Tourer wi

Reported on February 13, 2026, Zeekr is moving toward local vehicle assembly in Malaysia as import restrictions tighten, making the country its first CKD hub outside China.
The 7X SUV will be the first model produced locally, though Zeekr has not confirmed a precise start date, with production likely from 2027 at the

On February 12, Reuters reported that China’s BYD and Geely are among the finalists seeking to acquire the Nissan–Mercedes-Benz plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
The facility, with capacity to produce 230,000 vehicles annually, is being vacated as Nissan restructures and Mercedes-Benz relocates GLB production to Hunga

On February 11, Menarini S.p.A, Italy, announced that it is expanding its bus range as it moves into 2026. The company now has a stronger structure, higher production capacity, and a growing product lineup to compete in a changing market.
The development of new electric and CNG buses has started earlier than planned.

On February 3, Horse Powertrain announced that it is making its debut in the Indian automotive market at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi–the nation’s leading B2B automotive trade fair. It will present a broad range of efficient powertrain solutions tailored to the specific needs of the Indian market.
Exhibiting via its

On February 2, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, named the first M-series compact plug-in hybrid electric SUV the “Galaxy M7”, which is scheduled for launch in the first half of 2026.
Powered by a ShenDun Golden battery, the Galaxy M7 delivers an EV-mode range of 225km and a combined range of 1,730km.
From Galaxy press rele

Announced on February 4, 2026, Proton New Energy Technology (PRO-NET) launched the all-new Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV in Malaysia, starting at MYR 109,800. 
A rebadged version of the Geely EX5/Starray/Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i, the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV is built on the GMA platform and features an electric-first PHEV layout, wit

Ford Motor Co. and China’s Geely Auto are in discussions about a potential partnership, eight people with knowledge of the ongoing talks said, as global OEMs look to navigate tariffs and share technology and manufacturing costs.
The companies are in talks to have Geely use Ford factory space in Europe to produce vehi

On February 2, Geely introduced new front-wheel-drive version of its midsize Atlas crossover for the Russian market. The prices of the new Geely Atlas start at RUB 3,449,990.
The vehicle features a modern 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, delivering 1

On January 22, CaoCao Inc. announced a deployment plan for 100,000 fully customized Robotaxis by 2030. The aim is to achieve worldwide comprehensive commercialization of Robotaxi operations.
To date, CaoCao Inc. has launched a pilot project on Robotaxi 2.0, a phase for its Robotaxis to steadily transition from safety

On January 27, CAERI (Zhejiang) Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., a 60:40 joint venture (JV) between China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) and Geely Automobile Research Institute (Ningbo) Co., Ltd., was established, with a registered capital of CNY 80 million.
The new company’s business sco

On January 29, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with GAC New Energy Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (GAC Commercial Vehicle) in Guangzhou. The two companies will launch in-depth cooperation in areas such

On January 25, smart announced that the prototype of the #2 hatchback will globally debut at the Auto China 2026 in April, and that the #6 EHD, its first luxury liftback sedan, will be launched in the first half of 2026.
Designed by Mercedes-Benz, the #2 is built on the new ECA (Electric Compact Architecture) archite

On January 22, Geely Holding Group announced key and strategic targets for 2030.
By 2030, Geely Holding Group will achieve a global passenger and commercial vehicle sales volume exceeding 6.5 million units (with New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and sales from markets outside of China accounting for around 75% and over one-

Reported on January 16, 2026, Geely Riddara Thailand acknowledged it had overestimated demand in Thailand’s electric pickup market. 
In 2025, the company sold around 1,000 units, far below its initial 10,000-unit target set when entering Thailand in late 2024. Once operations began, Riddara recognized that its pickup

On January 21, Volvo Cars revealed the first glimpse of the EX60 Cross Country, which features all the benefits found in the EX60, including electric range, fast charging, and state-of-the-art technology.
The vehicle measures 4,811 mm in length, 1,899 mm in width, 1,651 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,970 mm.
The

On January 21, Volvo Cars unveiled the all-new EX60, an electric mid-size SUV. The all-new EX60 is built on Volvo Cars’ SPA3 electric architecture and powered by the HuginCore system.
The vehicle measures 4,803 mm in length, 1,899 mm in width, 1,635 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,970 mm.
The all-new EX60 is offe

On January 20, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, launched the V900 flagship range-extended electric MPV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 269,800 to CNY 329,800.
The V900 measures 5,360mm long, 1,998mm wide, and 1,940mm or 1,920mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,200mm and 6-, 7-, and 8-seat