n June 19, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (18th List)”. The selected battery electric models consist of 3 passenger vehicles (including NIO’s Onvo L90, Xiaomi EV’s YU7, and FAW Bestune’s Yueyi 03), 56 buses, 62 trucks, and 253 special-purpose vehicles. The selected plug-in hybrid electric models consist of 37 passenger ...

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tion Technology (MIIT) released the 395th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as BYD, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and Chery, as well as joint-venture automobile brands such as Beijing Benz and FAW-VW, have officially passed the declaration process. From an MIIT press release...

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uty commercial vehicles, energy-saving heavy-duty commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles, and fuel cell electric commercial vehicles of automakers such as SAIC-VW, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, FAW Group, BYD, and Foton Motor. From an MIIT press release...

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NavInfo participates in FAW-VW technology event NavInfo Co., Ltd.  (NavInfo) participated in an FAW-VW intelligent cockpit technology event. Displayed was the SA8155P chip-based cockpit-driving integration solution, a core NavInfo product which deeply integrates the cockpit and parking systems that are conventionally separate. Also on display were two products with ultra-high cost performance. The first, an AutoChips AC8015 chip-based entry-leve...

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Tenneco holds technology exchange event with FAW Hongqi in Changchun Tenneco held a technology exchange event with FAW Hongqi in Changchun. Major exhibits at the event were Tenneco comprehensive solutions for passenger vehicles, including innovative exhaust systems, efficient powertrain solutions, the Champion spark plug, the Monroe intelligent suspension system, the Clevite high-performance material, and low-emission friction plates. Experts fro...

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FAW Jiefang, Xiamen C&D forge strategic partnership On June 16, FAW Jiefang signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Xiamen C&D Inc. (Xiamen C&D) in Xiamen. The two companies will launch multi-level specific cooperation in areas such as international investment, vehicle procurement and sales, logistics and warehousing, and the bulk commodity supply chain. They will jointly establish an efficient, sustainable global supply chain net...

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17 Chinese automakers commit to payment period not exceeding 60 days On June 10, four Chinese automakers, namely, FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, GAC Group, and Seres Group, committed to a payment period not exceeding 60 days to ensure efficient capital turnover along the supply chain. From the night of June 10 to 11, another 13 Chinese automakers, namely, Geely, Changan Auto, BYD, Chery, XPeng, Xiaomi EV, Great Wall Motor, Leapmotor, SAIC...

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FAW Group locates flying car headquarters in Dapeng New District, Shenzhen On June 13, the People’s Government of Dapeng New District of Shenzhen signed a cooperation framework agreement on the innovative development of the flying car industry with FAW Group and another two Shenzhen government bodies. This marks the official settlement of FAW Group’s flying car headquarters in Dapeng New District. Under the agreement, focusing on the R&D, pro...

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FAW Group to continuously increase investment in Hong Kong market On June 13, FAW Group participated in the 2025 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) with blockbuster FAW Hongqi models, announcing that it will continuously increase investment in the Hong Kong market for co-creation and a win-win situation through joint establishment of industries, sharing of ecosystems, and mutual advancement of industries and finance. For joi...

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FAW Toyota launches bZ5 electric coupe SUV 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 diamond-cutting exterior design, the bZ5 measures 4,780mm long, 1,866mm wide, and 1,510...

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onsecutive months Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their May 2025 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 144,900 units in May, up 6.8% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving growth y/y for 4 consecutive months. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 680,000 units, up 7.5% y/y. Specifically, FAW Toyota electrified models and TNGA-K platform-based high-end models took up 48% and 61%, respectively. The FAW Toyota bZ5 midsize battery electric...

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56,974 units), Leapmotor (45,067 units), Li Auto (40,856 units), Seres (36,372 units), XPeng (33,525 units), Great Wall Motor (32,633 units), Xiaomi EV (28,013 units), Dongfeng Motor Corporation (27,552 units), NIO (23,231 units), AIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (20,887 units), GAC Aion (18,280 units), FAW Bestune (17,251 units), and Arcfox (13,507 units). In May, New Energy passenger car retail sales volumes totaled 1.021 million units, up 28.2% y/y...

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Design, specification details of FAW-Audi A5L sedan announced 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 elegant sense. Fully manifesting the essence of Audi’s Ur-quattro sp...

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uch as live streaming shopping guidance and online consultation will be concurrently created to promote the establishment of a closed loop from “online order placement to offline deliveries to after-sales services”. To be involved in the campaign are 124 NEV models such as BYD’s Han and Tang, FAW Toyota’s bZ3, Dongfeng Motor Corporation’s Nammi 01, Geely’s Zeekr 7X, NIO’s Onvo L60, and Tesla’s Model Y. From an MIIT press release...

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FAW-VW, TEDA forge partnership for NEV model project On June 4, FAW Group announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation on a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) model project between FAW-VW and the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area. According to the memorandum of cooperation, two NEV models based on VW Group’s new CMP (Compact Main Platform) platform will start production at FAW-VW Tianjin Branch in 2027. This will strengthen FAW-VW...

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FAW-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for Q6L e-tron electric SUV 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 class-leading charging power of 270kW, a 294km range on a 10-minut...

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FAW Bestune globally launches Yueyi 07 plug-in hybrid electric SUV 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 concept of the Yueyi family, the Yueyi 07 features transverse headlight...

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energy-saving passenger vehicles, energy-saving heavy-duty commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid commercial vehicles, and fuel cell electric commercial vehicles of automakers such as SAIC-VW, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, FAW Group, BYD, and Chery. From an MIIT press release...

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FAW Trucks unveils 2025 model range in South Africa On May 22, FAW Trucks Southern Africa unveiled its 2025 model range, featuring the FAW 4.110 FL-MT, JK6 16.260 FL, and JK6 16.260 FL-AMT freight carriers, all tailored to meet local segment requirements. The FAW 4.110 FL-MT is powered by a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 81 kW at 3,200 rpm and 280 Nm of torque between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm. The FAW JK6 16.260 FL-AMT feat...

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FAW Group launches 2025 Hongqi H9 luxury sedan On May 20, FAW Group launched the 2025 Hongqi H9 large luxury sedan. The model is available in four 2.0T and three 3.0T variants, with prices ranging from CNY 329,800 to CNY 539,800. The 2025 Hongqi H9 measures 5,137mm long, 1,904mm wide, and 1,498mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,060mm. The 2.0T variants have a front-engine RWD layout. Powered by a 48V mild hybrid system, a 230kW/380Nm 2.0T turbocharge...

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