Reported on December 12, 2025, data released by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) outlined the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) brands registered in Malaysia from January to November 2025.
BYD continued to dominate the market with 11,870 registrations, maintaining a clear lead over Proton, which recorded 7,78

On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (24th List)”.
The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 78 passenger vehicles (including VW Group’s ID. UNYX 08 and Chery Exeed’s Sterra ET7)

On December 15, LEPAS, part of Chery Group, announced that it will officially enter the South African market in February 2026, introducing its L4, L6, and flagship L8 models. The brand was officially introduced locally in November 2025.
The Lepas vehicles are built on the all-new LEX platform, upgraded by Chery Group

Reported on December 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) released registration data for the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models in Malaysia covering the January–November 2025 period.
The Proton e.MAS 7 led the chart with 7,740 registrations. It was followed by the BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 3, bot

On December 8, Chery announced the development of a 2,400MPa automotive hot-formed steel plate with HBIS Group Co., Ltd. (HBIS Group).
Hot-formed steel plates, widely used in core load-bearing and anti-collision structures such as A- and B-pillars, door anti-collision beams, door rings, and floor beams, deliver an in

On December 10, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 20 models, in its final batch of testing for 2025.
The new Mercedes CLA achieved strong five-star ratings across all four categories. It scored 94% for Adult Occupant Protection and 89% for Child Occupant Protection. The model also performed well in tes

The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in November 2025 were 74,252 units, down 0.8% compared to November 2024.
By automaker sales in November, Toyota was down 19.8% y/y to 21,642 units and a 29.1% market share. Daihatsu was up 16.5% to 1

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025
Retail
November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 milli

On November 28, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, launched and exhibited the Exeed ET5 midsize range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 144,900 and CNY 159,900, respectively.
The Exeed ET5 measures 4,780mm long

Reported on November 24, 2025, PT Chery Sales Indonesia (CSI) unveiled the Chery X Concept in Indonesia at the GAIKINDO Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) 2025. This reveal marks its first international showcase following the initial debut at Chery Brand Night 2025 in Wuhu, China, under the name T1TP.
The Chery X is a versatil

From November 29 to December 10, 2025, Thailand will host the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo under the theme “The Magnificent Motor Expo” (Press/VIP Day: November 28).
Participating international automotive brands include Aion, Audi, AVATR, BMW, BYD, Carryboy, Chery, Deepal, Denza, DFSK, Farizon, Ford, GAC, G

On November 22, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, globally debuted the ES7 GT and ES Hero coupes.
Positioned as a luxury shooting brake coupe, the ES7 GT adopts a unique exterior design concept with a liftback structure and wide tires. A tri-motor ran

On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, made the Chinese debut of the V27 flagship range-extended electric SUV, the latest V-series flagship vehicle model scheduled for launch in Q1 2026.
Positioned as an intelligent hardcore 5-seater SUV, th

On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Chery was present with 13 vehicle models, including the Fulwin T9L midsize SUV and the Fulwin A9 battery electric sedan that were debuted.
Positioned as a 5-seater SUV, the Fulwin T9L, scheduled for launch in Q1 2026, measures

On November 21, Bollinger Motors announced the last day for employees in Oak Park, Michigan, according to an email sent from Bollinger's Human Resources Director, Helen Watson.
"We received word late last night that the day has arrived, we are to officially close the doors of Bollinger Motors, effective today, Novemb

On November 20, Lepas, part of the Chery Group, announced its official debut in Mzansi, South Africa.
The brand will introduce the L4, L6, and L8 models, which will be available in the first and second quarter of 2026. Lepas vehicles are carefully designed, from its design to its intuitive technology.
Based on Lepa

On November 14, at the Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2025 in Karachi, automakers unveiled a lineup of new vehicles. MG Motors presented the Binguo, a compact electric hatchback designed for city commuting, featuring a modern digital dashboard and a driving range exceeding 300 km. Great Wall Motors, under its Haval brand,

On November 19, Magna announced it is opening a new facility in China in the Jiujiang Economic Development Zone, Wuhu to support the growing demand of electric drive systems, starting with Chery and positioned to serve additional OEMs in the future.
Magna’s newly leased facility spans over 160,000 square feet and is

On November 18, Beijing QCraft Smart Technology Co., Ltd. (QCraft) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chery Commercial Vehicle (Anhui) Co., Ltd. (Chery CV) for the development of a new production Level 4 logistics solution to promote the large-scale application of driverless logistics vehicles in all urban

On November 13, the Pakistan Auto Show 2025 in Karachi hosted several new vehicle launches from automakers.
Suzuki Pakistan introduced the Fronx XUV, its first locally assembled hybrid SUV for the domestic market. The Fronx combines Suzuki’s 1.5L K-Series gasoline hybrid engine, six airbags, ABS with ESP, and a 9-in