On July 28, multiple sources reported that Wuhu Bethel Safety Systems Co. Ltd. (WBTL) will establish a plant in Morocco to produce automotive components related to safety systems. It will invest USD 75 million. It has established a local subsidiary, Wuhu Bethel Morocco Automotive Safety Systems, for the execution of

On July 30, Catalonia Trade & Investment announced that Chery will open an R&D center in Catalonia in 2025. This was announced after the meeting of the President of the Catalan Government and the chairman of Chery Group. This investment project by Chery in Catalonia has been facilitated and supported by Catalonia Tra

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has supplied a suite of advanced automotive electronics solutions for Volkswagen’s first intelligent electric coupe SUV in China, the ID. UNYX 06.
The technologies provided include (i) a corner radar that enables precise speed detection in low visibility and harsh weather, enhanc

On July 24, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, launched the 2026 E5 battery electric SUV. The model is available in two 530km-range and three 610km-range variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 145,800.
The 2026 E5 measures 4,615mm long, 1,901mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,750mm.
The GEA (Glob

On July 26, Chery Commercial Vehicle announced that Chery Holding Group and China Post will deepen strategic cooperation in areas such as the establishment of an intelligent logistics system and the promotion and application of intelligent connected vehicles.
Through resource sharing and advantage complementation, th

On July 24, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled the Shanhai L7 Plus midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV.
The Shanhai L7 Plus is newly built on the Kunlun super hybrid platform. Equipped with a 1.5TGDI dedicated hybrid engine and a super continuously variable dedicated hybrid transmission, the model delivers a maximum

On July 27, the Avatr Digital Intelligence Plant, the world’s first all-domain 5G digital intelligence AI ultra-flexible manufacturing plant established by China’s industry leaders such as Changan Auto, Huawei, and China Unicom, was inaugurated.
The plant makes extensive use of over 40 advanced technologies such as 5

On July 26, at the World AI Conference 2025 (WAIC 2025), five Shanghai government bodies issued another batch of intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) demonstration operation licenses. This indicates that ICVs in Shanghai have entered a new stage of normal and large-scale demonstration operations.
Covering four models

On July 26, multiple sources reported that the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) held a meeting with Yangtse Automotive Group to discuss investment opportunities in mining and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Nigeria. Yangtse Automotive will submit a formal expression of interest to the NCSP, detailing

On July 28, BASF and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a framework agreement for cathode active materials. Under the agreement, BASF will cooperate with CATL on a global scale. CATL has selected BASF as an important supplier. BASF will support CATL's global layout through its global production n

On July 28, ECARX Holdings Inc. announced that its Cloudpeak cross-domain software stack is powering the global launch of the Volvo EX30 Cross Country compact electric SUV.
ECARX’s Cloudpeak cross-domain software stack is built on a unified global platform, allowing automakers to easily adapt their vehicles for diff

Autoliv participated in a 2025 technical seminar held by Changan Auto.
For intelligent cockpits and V2X (Vehicle to Everything), Autoliv delivered a presentation on in-vehicle restraint systems to highlight the increasing importance of backward ride safety amid the transformation of vehicles into intelligent mobile l

CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd.  (CITIC Dicastal) participated in the World AI Conference 2025 (WAIC 2025) with exhibits such as AI use cases at its Moroccan plant, the AluFeather robotic skeleton framework model, and colorful wheels.
On January 14, 2025, CITIC Dicastal’s Moroccan plant was selected as a global “Lighthouse

On July 25, Pony.ai launched around-the-clock Robotaxi testing in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The testing has been extended from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 24 hours a day to explore practical scenarios for autonomous driving mobility at night to address the difficulty of traveling late at night through the all-scenar

On July 24, BYD launched the Sealion 06 midsize SUV. The model is available in three DM-i (plug-in hybrid electric) and EV (battery electric) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 139,800 to CNY 163,800.
Adopting the Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Sealion 06 measures 4,810mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,

On July 24, BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BMW Brilliance) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the establishment of a green automotive industrial chain with China Datang Corp., Ltd. (CDT).
Under the agreement, the two companies will establish a green electricity joint venture (JV) for the development of a

On July 24, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the July 2025 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 1.85 million units (up 7.6% year-over-year (y/y)) and 1.01 million units, respectively.
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On July 24, Leapmotor launched the B01 intelligent battery electric sedan. The model is available in one 430km-range, three 550km-range, and two 650km-range variants, with prices ranging from CNY 89,800 to CNY 119,800.
Adopting a technology- and nature-inspired aesthetic design, the B01 measures 4,770mm long, 1,880mm

On July 25, MarkLines announced that global electric vehicles (including BEV, PHV and FCV) sales in June increased 13.3% YoY to 1.48 million units.
In the first half of 2025, total EV sales increased 27.0% YoY to 7.81 million units.
EVs accounted for 27.3% of total sales in June, up 0.8% point from the previous month

On July 24, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a statement following the EU-China Summit. She stated that the EU accounts for 14.5% of China's total exports, yet China only represents 8% of its exports. This is mostly due to an increasing number of trade distortions and market access barriers.