The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in August 2025 were 61,780 units, down 19.0% compared to August 2024.
By automaker sales in August, Toyota was down 29.5% y/y to 18,328 units and a 29.7% market share. Daihatsu was down 28.8% to 9,84

The 134,663 new vehicles sold in Russia in August 2025 represented a decrease of 20.6% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on September 11.
The 870,765 new vehicles sold in the first eight months of 2025 represented a decrease of 26.8% over the same period in 2024.
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On September 10, 2025, the Chery O5 compact crossover SUV was officially launched in Malaysia, priced from MYR 116,800.
It showcases Chery’s latest design language with a Pixel Diamond Front Grille and X-shaped front bumper, complemented by arrow-shaped LED daytime running lights with sequential turn signals. Measuri

On September 9, multiple sources reported that Chery has signed five subcontracting agreements with Algerian companies specializing in the production of automotive components at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025). Chery has signed a contract with Fabcom, a battery manufacturer; Dedax, a producer of filters; Ham

On September 9, 2025, iCaur officially launched the 03 electric SUV in Malaysia, offered in two variants: the 2WD and iWD, priced from MYR 119,800 and MYR 129,800, respectively. 
Originally expected to launch as the Jaecoo J6 during its showcase at the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, the model carries different names in vari

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for August 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in August 2025
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August retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.995 million uni

On September 4, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, held the global debut of the Kaitian platform, the P3X diesel hybrid pickup truck, and the P2X and R08 intelligent pickup trucks.
The Kaitian platform boasts four advantages, namely, globalization, open-source power, flexibility, and a di

On August 28, it was reported that the Mexican government is preparing to raise tariffs on Chinese imports as part of its 2026 budget proposal. This move aims to shield local manufacturers from low-cost competition and aligning with longstanding demands from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The planned increases would co

On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the R08 intelligent pickup truck. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 88,800 and CNY 94,800, respectively.
Positioned as a “global intelligent practical pickup truck”, the R08 adopts a Qilin

On September 3, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 100,539 units in August 2025 represented an increase of 2.2% over the last August. New vehicle sales of 812,447 units in the first eight months of the year represented a 2.1% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 1

On August 31, Al Ghurair announced a major partnership to expand its mobility portfolio in the region. In the United Arab Emirates, the company signed an exclusive distribution agreement with CHERY Group to launch RELY, a new global pickup brand making its world debut in the UAE. 
Based on Al Ghurair social media upd

On August 29, iCAUR announced that it is showcasing its upcoming electric SUVs, the 03T and V23, at the 2025 Festival of Motoring. The company also confirmed plans to enter the South African market in 2026.
iCAUR V23 and 03T offer up to 500 km of all-electric range with all-wheel-drive capability. The company will al

On August 29, the Minister of Investment, Saudi Arabia, in a social media post, announced that he met with the Chairman of Chery Automobile, who shared the company's strategies for global expansion and the smart technologies it employs. The Minister also toured their factory and R&D centre.
The minister also visited 

On August 28, Chery Auto announced that at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025 to be held from August 29 to September 7, it will showcase 31 models from its four major brands (Chery, Exeed, Jetour, and iCAR) which cover a full range of power technologies, including battery electric, extended-range, plug-in hybrid, and

Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology R&D Co., Ltd.  (Horizon Robotics) started the volume delivery of the Journey 6E chip, which is first applied to the 2nd-generation Aion V, the MG4, the Roewe M7 DMH, and popular models of automakers such as Chery.
The Aion V Home made the debut of the Journey 6E chip, enabling feat

Autoliv signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the People’s Government of Jiujiang District, Wuhu City. The automotive industry is a key industry in Wuhu. At present, the city is accelerating the construction of an automotive industrial ecosystem integrating finished vehicles, automotive components, and afterm

On August 28, Chery announced that it will showcase its Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) lineup at the Festival of Motoring 2025, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The company showcased the new Tiggo 9 CSH, equipped with advanced PHEV technology. It will be offered in two versions, the FWD Pin

On August 27, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, launched the Shanhai L7 Plus midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in six variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,900 to CNY 161,900.
The Shanhai L7 Plus measures 4,810mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,705mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm.
The Shanhai L7

Shanghai Huizhong Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Huizhong), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), plans to acquire a 5.2957% stake of six shareholders, including Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology R&D Co., Ltd. , in DIAS Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (DIAS)

Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology R&D Co., Ltd.  (Horizon Robotics) launched an upgraded version of its HSD (Horizon SuperDrive) assisted driving solution, highlighting an architecture with “one-stage end-to-end features and reinforcement learning”. This architecture enables HSD to make decisions rapidly and mainta