Auto manufacturing value added in China rises 9.2% y/y in April 2026 On May 18, the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS) announced that in April, the total value added of industrial enterprises above the designated size (those with an annual main business revenue of CNY 20 million or above) increased by 4.1% year-over-year (y/y). From January to April, the total value added of industrial enterprises above the designated size increased by ...

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will account for 66%, while vehicles without internal combustion engines will remain at 34%. It has accordingly revised its investment plans and will allocate more for the powertrain business. Specifically, the company will increase production capacity for cylinder liners and other parts in Japan, China, India, Indonesia, and Brazil, and introduce equipment that will improve production efficiency. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun o...

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ternational, 51% owned by Stellantis, the two companies will improve cost competitiveness through shared supplier bases, and plan to share capacity at the Madrid and Zaragoza (Spain) plants.     •  With its partner Dongfeng, Stellantis will produce two Peugeots and two Jeep models for sale in China and other regions. The company also intends to create a European joint venture with Dongfeng, 51% Stellantis-owned, to collaborate on distributi...

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Hesai, China, announces new design win from European OEM On May 20, Hesai Group announced that it has secured a new design win from a top-tier European automaker. The new order exceeds 1 million units and covers more than 10 models across the OEM's joint venture brands in China.  Hesai ATX is a compact long-range lidar delivering exceptional performance for ADAS. Designed for L2 ADAS applications, ATX delivers long-range sensing performance and ...

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Changan to introduce BlueCore HEV technology in Middle East and Africa On May 20, China Changan Automobile Group announced that its recently unveiled hybrid innovation, BlueCore HEV, addresses extreme summer temperatures exceeding 45°C and uneven charging infrastructure in the Middle East and Africa. In congested cities like Riyadh, Cairo, and Casablanca, the system delivers improved fuel efficiency in stop-and-go traffic, providing a practical ...

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CAERI, CNIS to strengthen cooperation on auto standardization On May 18, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) in Beijing. With a focus on emerging areas such as intelligent connected New Energy Vehicles, robots, and low-altitude economy, the two parties will launch in-depth cooperation on matters such as establishment ...

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Geely Auto to fully acquire Radar Auto, its operations outside of China On May 15, Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. (Geely Auto) announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) two upcoming acquisition transactions. -          Zhejiang Jirun Automobile Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang Jirun) and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. (Geely Sales) will acquire the entire equity interests in Radar Automobile (Shandong) ...

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hrough integration of technological R&D and collaboration on the industrial chain, the two parties will, based on real urban scenarios, jointly boost the implementation and sustained iteration of cutting-edge mobility solutions. CaoCao Inc. is fully accelerating its Robotaxi transition. At the Auto China 2026 event, the company debuted the Eva Cab, China’s first native Robotaxi prototype with its thorough engagement in product definition and R&...

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7.5% year-on-year increase. Exports reached 48,684 units during the same period, up 73.3% compared to 2025. The new hiring is expected to support rising production volumes and strengthen manufacturing operations, reinforcing the plant’s strategic role in supplying international markets, excluding China. (Cluster Industrial on May 18, 2026)...

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NTN to mass-produce electrical pitting-resistant bearings for EVs and HVs in China On May 20, NTN Corporation announced that it has commenced efforts to establish a local manufacturing capability in China for its “Resin Mold Insulated Bearings” for e-Axles, a drivetrain unit of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HVs), with a view toward future mass production. Amid the rapid expansion of EV and HEV markets in China, NTN aim...

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Yutong Bus, China, presents premium battery electric models at Next Mobility Exhibition in Italy On May 15, Yutong Bus announced that it had unveiled four premium battery electric models at the Next Mobility Exhibition (NME) held between May 13 and 16, 2026. Yutong showcased customized mobility solutions for the Italian market, with a product lineup covering full-scenario applications across intercity transport, urban trunk routes, and microcircu...

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Aeolus Tyre, China, announces new plant in Egypt On May 19, Aeolus Tyre Co., Ltd. announced that it will establish its first overseas production base in Egypt with an investment of RMB 2.68 billion. It will join hands with Aeolus Hainan (its wholly owned subsidiary), as well as Prometeon Egypt and China Rubber International, to establish Aeolus Egypt. The construction will take around 20 months. The plant will have a capacity of 1.5 million truck...

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8, XPeng announced the roll-off of the first mass-produced Robotaxi at its Guangzhou Branch. The model will be available for demonstration operation in the second half (H2) of 2026, according to the head of XPeng’s Robotaxi division. Built on the GX, an XPeng flagship model, the XPeng Robotaxi is China’s first full-stack in-house developed, purpose‑built Robotaxi. It is powered by four in-house developed Tuling AI chips with an effective co...

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China Resources’ EVIVA launches EV charging station in Bangkok with BOI participation On May 19, 2026, the Deputy Secretary General of Thailand’s BOI attended the opening ceremony of an EV charging station launched by EVIVA, part of China Resources Co., Ltd., at All Seasons Place in Bangkok. The new charging station, EVIVA’s first flagship ultra-fast charging station in Thailand, represents another step in private-sector efforts to encourag...

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t charging technology for electric buses that could significantly transform fleet operations in cities such as Bogotá. The company is developing battery systems capable of charging from 10% to 70% in approximately five minutes. In Bogotá, which hosts one of the largest electric bus fleets outside China, faster charging would allow units to spend more time in service and less time at depots.  The new battery generation is also designed to maint...

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Nissan considers exporting China-built EVs to Canada Nissan is planning to export EVs built at a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group to several markets, including Brazil and Mexico, and potentially Canada, according to recent comments by Christian Meunier, Nissan’s head of the Americas.  The Canadian government agreed in January to allow as many as 49,000 Chinese-built EVs into the country annually. Tesla and Geely’s Lotus have already t...

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Hesai, China, to support Mercedes-Benz programs in Europe and China, updates about new wins On May 19, Hesai Group announced that it has been selected as the strategic LiDAR partner and confirmed supplier for Mercedes-Benz models, enabling Level 3 autonomous driving. The new supply agreement supports Mercedes-Benz programs in Europe and China, with LiDAR production supported by Hesai’s new Galileo manufacturing center in Thailand. Hesai ATX LiD...

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ECS-supported projected capacity of about 43 million units. It has plans to scale up to nearly 400-600 million units annually over the next 2–3 years. The facility is already exporting more than 60% of its production to global markets, including the United States, Germany, France, Eastern Europe, China, and Nepal. Based on PIB press release id 2261509...

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CAERI inaugurates JV with Geely, opens world-class R&D verification labs On May 15, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) held an inauguration ceremony for CAERI (Zhejiang) Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. and a seminar on safety and wind tunnels in Ningbo. CAERI (Zhejiang) Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., a CAERI holding subsidiary in the Yangtze River Delta region and a 60:40 joint venture (JV) between CAERI and Geely...

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BYD to include Shark pickup truck in Fang Cheng Bao’s product portfolio According to multiple press releases dated May 13, at a launch event for BYD’s DiSus-P Ultra system and Fang Cheng Bao (a BYD sub-brand)’s Bao 8 and Bao 5 FLASH Charging models, a Fang Cheng Bao executive announced the 2026 inclusion of the BYD Shark, a pickup truck already launched outside of China, in Fang Cheng Bao’s product portfolio. The Shark, BYD’s first mids...

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