For 2026, the most significant development in China’s automotive market is undoubtedly the government’s release of the mandatory national standard for L3/L4 autonomous driving (GB 44721—2026) in July, which will take effect on July 1, 2027. Originally expected to be implemented in 2028, the mandatory standard has bee

On October 22, multiple sources reported that Nishat Group and LUXEED, the premium new-energy mobility brand developed by Chery and Huawei, signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to bring intelligent, technology-led premium vehicles to Pakistan. The MoU was signed in Wuhu, China.
Under the agreement, the two

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

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei)’s subsidiary Yinwang Intelligent Technologies Co., Ltd. (Yinwang) announced that it has officially signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) and Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAES). The three p

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

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 12, Avatr showcased the Avatr T09 Concept at the Paris Motor Show, just after making its global debut in Paris on October 11. The new vehicle aims to establish itself as a pioneering model in the RMB 500,000 flagship luxury SUV market. The new car will launch in 2026. It will have the technological experti

On October 12, AITO, the luxury intelligent electric vehicle brand from SERES Group, showcased the AITO 9, AITO 8, AITO 7, and AITO 6 at the Paris Motor Show. The brand also announced that it will launch in the European market in the autumn of 2027, highlighting its plans for market entry and development across Europ

On October 1, AITO announced that a signing ceremony for a strategic cooperation agreement to upgrade the AITO business under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) was held in Shenzhen on September 30.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (Huawei) and Seres Group Co., Ltd (Seres) stated that over the next fiv

On October 3, Master Changan Motors launched AVATR, its high-end luxury electric vehicle brand, in Pakistan. The launch introduces two premium electric SUVs, i.e., the AVATR 07 and AVATR 11.  The AVATR 07 is available in two variants: the Max RWD, priced at PKR 20 million, and the Ultra AWD, priced at PKR 22 million.

On September 28, Luxeed, a premium smart EV brand created through a joint partnership between Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery) and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei), announced that its new all-electric coupe SUV, Luxeed RX, had officially been launched. It is available in six variants with rear-wheel-drive or

On September 24, Yijing announced that its new flagship extended-range SUV, the Yijing X9, has been officially launched. It is available in four variants with rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive configurations, priced from CNY 279,800 to CNY 359,800.
The Yijing X9 measures 5,301mm in length, 2,015mm in width and 1,82

On September 23, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (Dongfeng Motor) announced that its senior executives held talks with their counterparts at Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) in Shenzhen on September 22, discussing topics including deeper strategic cooperation and collaborative innovation in products and technologies

On September 15, AITO and the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) issued statements in succession regarding their cooperation model.
Effective immediately, the two parties have shifted from their previous Smart Selection cooperation model to a new asset-light cooperation model. Under the HIMA cooperation fra

On September 8, Avatr Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd (Avatr) released official images of the Avatr T09, an all-new six-seat PHEV SUV jointly designed by Avatr and Huawei Qiankun.
The Avatr T09 measures 5,285 mm in length, 2,025 mm in width, and 1,810/1,820 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,150 mm.
The Avatr T09 is

Huawei announced that it has signed an agreement with Sun Yat-sen University to deepen strategic cooperation.
Under the agreement, the two sides will cooperate in talent development, research collaboration, and the construction of digital and intelligent infrastructure on the university campus and at its affiliated h

Announced on August 24, 2026, ACMobility’s EV charging solutions arm, Greenstrum, is expanding its EV infrastructure services for businesses in the Philippines, offering EV charging equipment and installation services as well as battery energy storage solutions.
The company provides chargers ranging from 7 kW to 480

According to Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd (BAIC Group) on August 20, the all-new Stelato G9 rugged SUV from Stelato, a brand jointly developed by BAIC Group and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (Huawei), was officially launched. It is available with battery-electric and range-extended electric powertrains, both offe

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei)’s HUAWEI DriveONE brand announced that GAC Aion Co., Ltd. (Aion)’s all-new Ray 7 made its official debut at Songshan Lake in Dongguan. The model features HUAWEI DriveONE’s intelligent vehicle motion domain technology.
HUAWEI DriveONE provides the Ray 7 with a chip-level integrat

According to Aistaland Intelligent Automotive Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd (Aistaland Auto), the all-new Aistaland GX7, a large five-seat SUV under the Aistaland brand jointly developed by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC Group) and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (Huawei), made its interior debut and will be