On June 15, multiple sources reported that Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agriculture and Industry signed a MoU with China West Africa Eco-Drive New Energy Vehicle (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Gecko New Energy Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. (Gecko) to build a new energy vehicle (NEV) plant in Ghana. 
The next steps i

On June 11, Chery launched the Duomi mini battery electric SUV, which is available in two variants priced at CNY 59,900 and CNY 69,900, respectively.
The Duomi offers four exterior color options, meeting the mobility requirements of young families with the trafficability of a 5-seater SUV and a rear trunk opening wid

On June 10, FAW Toyota launched the bZ5 midsize battery electric coupe SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 129,800 to CNY 159,800. It is the first new model developed by FAW Toyota’s China team and a starting model under Toyota’s localization strategy.
Adopting a stereoscopic di

On June 6, Pony.ai launched public road testing of 7th-generation Robotaxis in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The Robotaxi model for testing is the 2nd-generation Aion V developed with GAC Aion.
Pony.ai’s 7th-generation autonomous driving system achieves three core breakthroughs, namely, 100% adoption of automotive-grade co

On June 7, BYD launched the Seal 06 EV midsize battery electric sedan, which is available in three variants priced at CNY 109,800, CNY 119,800, and CNY 129,800, respectively.
Adopting the new Ocean Aesthetics design concept, the Seal 06 EV presents a streamlined sporty overall style and offers four exterior color opt

On June 6, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled the R08, its first global pickup truck model. Starting with an R, the model name implies the inheritance of Rely’s brand genes and a revolution in the pickup truck sector.
Positioned as a “global intelligent utility pickup truck”, the R08 adopts a Qilin-inspired exterior d

On June 4, Audi exhibited and announced the design and specification details of the new PPC (Premium Platform Combustion)-based FAW-Audi A5L sedan in Shanghai.
The FAW-Audi A5L features a long 2,969mm wheelbase, short overhangs, large wheel hubs, and a low body stance to present an avant-garde, dynamic, premium, and

On May 31, FAW-VW announced that FAW-Audi started accepting pre-orders for the Q6L e-tron luxury intelligent battery electric SUV. The model is available in four variants.
The PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform-based Q6L e-tron is the only one in its class to adopt an all-domain 800V architecture, delivering a

On May 30, the Jiading District People’s Government announced the settlement of the Porsche China R&D Center in Jiading District, Shanghai.
Located near the Hongqiao Transportation Hub, the new center will cover an area of over 10,000 square meters in Jiangqiao Town, Jiading District, where the modern facilities incl

On May 31, M-Hero, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation sub-brand, unveiled the core product features of the M817 flagship off-road SUV developed with Huawei, such as interior trims and dimensions.
Adopting an oriental lion-inspired exterior design, the M817 features an iconic front grille with a glowing M logo to incorporat

On May 30, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) launched the Maextro S800 sedan, the first cooperative model between JAC Group and Huawei. The model is available in two battery electric and four range-extended electric variants, with prices ranging from CNY 708,000 to CNY 1,018,000.
The Maextro S800 prese

On June 2, 2025, PT JHL Internasional Otomotif (PT JIO) and PT JIO Distribusi Indonesia (PT JDI), BAIC’s authorized representatives, officially launched the locally assembled BAIC BJ40 Plus at the PT Handal Indonesia (PT HIM) facility in Purwakarta, West Java. This event marked BAIC’s first vehicle assembled in Indon

On May 22, Great Wall Motor (GWM) unveiled a next-generation intelligent super platform for all powertrains.
Developed for mid-to-large-size and above luxury models, the platform is compatible with plug-in hybrid electric, battery electric, hydrogen energy, hybrid, and fuel powertrains. It comprises: a 2.0T super hyb

On May 27, Haval, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the Raptor ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) off-road SUV, which is available in Pro and Ultra variants priced at CNY 136,900 and CNY 146,900, respectively.
The Raptor ICEV measures 4,800mm long (including the exterior-mounted spare tire), 1,950mm

On May 30, CARIAD announced that the Audi Assistant will debut in the Q6 e-tron, which can understand over 800 voice commands. It can do things such as open windows, give weather updates, or chat casually.
The assistant learns the user’s habits over time. For example, if the user turns on seat heating every morning,

On May 17, BYD launched the e7 midsize battery electric sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 103,800 to CNY 115,800. It is mainly developed for the taxi market.
The e7 measures 4,780mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,515mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. It has an ultra-large 528

On May 27, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) launched the Nammi 06 battery electric SUV. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 79,900 to CNY 109,900.
Based on the Rubik’s Cube design concept, the Nammi 06 offers five exterior and three interior color options, while featuring a 500L rea

On May 20, Hedmos, a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sub-brand of Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA), launched the Hedmos 06, its first model. Available in one variant priced at CNY 125,800, the model is positioned as an A+-class intelligent battery electric SUV.
Based on light French aesthetics, the Hedmo

On May 26, GAC Trumpchi announced the recent global launch of the Xiangwang M8 Qiankun plug-in hybrid electric MPV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 359,900 to CNY 409,900.
Adopting a Qilin-inspired exterior design language, the Xiangwang M8 Qiankun presents body lines that strik

On May 27, FAW Bestune announced the recent global launch of the Yueyi 07 plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,800 to CNY 129,900. It is the first super plug-in hybrid electric model of the Yueyi P lineup.
Inheriting the aesthetic exterior design concep