Omoda & Jaecoo inaugurates parts distribution center in Brazil On June 30, it was reported that Chinese automaker Omoda & Jaecoo inaugurated its new parts distribution center in Cajamar, São Paulo, as part of its strategy to solidify its presence in Brazil. The operation, managed by logistics company DSV, began with 600 m² and is already expanding to 1,500 m² with BRL 30 million in inventory for its Omoda E5 and Jaecoo 7 models. By year-end, t...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Omoda & Jaecoo to introduce new models in Brazil in 2025 On June 12, it was reported that Omoda & Jaecoo will expand their vehicle lineup in Brazil with the importation of two new models: the Omoda 5 HEV and the Omoda 7 SHS. This move comes less than two months after the company began selling its first vehicles in the country. Both models were unveiled at the Interlagos Festival in São Paulo and are expected to go on sale in the fourth quarter o...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

Omoda and Jaecoo brands launch in Brazil The Chinese Chery Group’s Omoda and Jaecoo brands were officially launched in Brazil, debuting with two models, the Omoda E5 compact electric SUV and the Jaecoo 7 compact plug-in hybrid SUV. The vehicles will be initially imported, though manufacturing in Brazil should begin before 2028. The Omoda E5 is a compact SUV-coupe with dimensions similar to the Jeep Compass. It will be offered in two versions: a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Omoda & Jaecoo first 1,000 vehicles to go on sale in April in Brazil On March 6, it was announced that Omoda & Jaecoo's first batch of 1,000 SUVs is en route to Brazil and will be available for sale in April. The vehicles, including the Omoda 5 electric (OE5) and Jaecoo 7 plug-in hybrid (J7), left the ports of Shanghai and Tianjin, China, on February 27 and will be distributed through 50 dealerships across 17 states. The shipment will arrive at a...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

Caoa Chery transfers space of Jacareí plant to Omoda & Jaecoo in Brazil On February 6, it was reported that the former Caoa International and Chery Automobile have signed an agreement with Acteco Brasil, operating as Omoda & Jaecoo Brazil Automobile, to transfer 436,000 of the 1 million square meters of its plant in Jacareí, closed since May 2022. However, this land does not include the existing factory structure. Omoda Jaecoo, a Chery Group br...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/08

EBRO to begin production of PHEV models at Zona Franca plant, Spain from March 2025 On January 29, multiple sources reported that Ebro plans to begin manufacturing plug-in hybrids at its Zona Franca plant in Spain in March and April 2025. The first model to feature this engine will be the S700, followed by the S800. The plant is set to produce test units in March and start mass production by the end of the month or early next month. Initially, th...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/03

Green NCAP releases ratings for Mazda, Tesla, Hyundai, Mercedes, Opel, Dacia, BYD and Chery vehicles On December 12, Green NCAP released results for the Mazda MX-30, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Tesla Model 3, Hyundai KONA, Dacia Duster, BYD ATTO 2, and Chery OMODA5 in its final release of 2024. The Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV, a plug-in hybrid, achieved a clean air assessment score of 81 km in pure electric range. However, the combust...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

Chery officially starts production of OMODA E5 EV in Malaysia at Inokom plant Announced on November 8, 2024, Chery Auto Malaysia has celebrated the successful roll-off of the first CKD unit of the OMODA E5 from its production line at the Inokom plant. Launched in March, the OMODA E5 is known for its modern design and advanced technology. The initiative is in-line with the government’s policy of localization compliance and will support and assi...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

Chery exports Indonesia-made OMODA 5 cars to Vietnam for first time Announced on November 1, 2024, PT Chery Motor Indonesia, for the first time, carried out the exports of locall-made 120 Chery OMODA 5 cars to Vietnam. This took place at Cikarang Dry Port (CDP), Bekasi Regency (West Java). Along with the start of exports to Vietnam, the company continues to evaluate and prepare internally. This is to prepare exports for other Indonesia-made model...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/04

GlobalData blog: Paris Motor Show 2024, Chinese automakers secure their entry into Europe Chinese automakers commanded attention at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, underscoring a remarkable shift in the global automotive landscape. The event is increasingly becoming a stage for Chinese automakers to showcase their vehicles, highlighting their growing presence and intention to carve out a significant share of the European market amidst a domestic slowd...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Ebro and Chery delays Omoda 5 production at Barcelona Zona Franca plant, Spain On September 10, multiple sources reported that Ebro and Chery have decided to postpone the production of the Omoda 5 electric model at the Zona Franca plant in Barcelona, Spain, until 2025. The vehicle was originally scheduled to begin production by the end of 2024. According to the company the European tariffs on Chinese cars have delayed the production of the vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/11

First batch of Omoda cars arrives in Philippines; other Omoda/Jaecoo models to be announced soon Reported on September 2, 2024, Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. revealed that the first batch of its vehicles, including both the Omoda 5 and the Omoda E5 EV models, has already arrived in the Philippines. Both Omoda models will be available in Omoda & Jaecoo dealerships scheduled to open in September until November 2024. The dealerships are stra...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

Omoda and Jaecoo planning to assemble vehicles in Brazil On August 12, it was announced that Omoda and Jaecoo brands plan to assemble their vehicles in Brazil. O&J confirmed that the Omoda 3, 5, and 7 SUVs, along with the Jaecoo 5, 7, and 8 models, featuring hybrid and electric engines, will be available within the next 3 years through an exclusive network of initially 50 dealerships, which could expand to 150 locations by 2027. Out of the 6 SUVs...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/17

Chery and Ebro to start production of Omoda 5 in Spain by 2024 On July 12, The Barcelona City Council delegation visited Chery's R&D center in Shanghai, China, to learn about the advanced technologies used by the automaker. During the meeting, Chery and Catalan company Ebro announced their plans to start production of the Omoda 5, equipped with Chinese technology, at the Ebro Factory in Barcelona's Free Trade Zone, Spain, by the end of 2024. Foll...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/15

Chery celebrates 10,000th car assembled in Malaysia at Inokom plant Reported on May 31, 2024, Chery Auto Malaysia has celebrated its 10,000th vehicle unit roll-out at Inokom’s plant in Kulim. This achievement is said to come within 8 months after Chery’s CKD operations in Malaysia began. Currently, 2 Chery models made at Inokom’s plant are the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro on a single line, with a second line set to be introduced to increase capa...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06

Omoda and Jaecoo confirm arrival in Brazil with 3 models On April 26, O&J (Omoda and Jaecoo) confirmed during Auto China 2024 that the brand will arrive in Brazil with 3 models in different versions starting this year. The Omoda 5 SUV will be the first one to arrive in the country, around August 2024, in two mild hybrid versions and one fully electric, while the Jaecoo 7 will arrive during the last quarter of 2024 in a PHEV version, like the Jaec...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/01

Brindley Group, UK partners with Omoda and Jaecoo to deliver vehicles in UK On April 26, Brindley Group, a UK-based car dealer group, announced its partnership with Chinese manufacturers Omoda and Jaecoo, bringing new models to the UK. The company will bring the vehicles to the UK market at its Cannock dealership. The brands, which are subsidiaries of Chery, are set to introduce the gasoline variant of Omoda 5 and the plug-in hybrid variant Jaeco...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/29

Chery Malaysia to reportedly set up its own CKD plant in Shah Alam Reported on April 27, 2024, Chery Malaysia mentioned the plan to launch its own factory in Shah Alam, Malaysia, while continuing its CKD local assembly at Inokom plant in Kulim that is currently making the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro.  Thanks to good demand for its models, production is currently at full capacity in Kulim and the upcoming plant will complement, not replace, productio...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/29

Octopus Energy, UK partners with Omoda for charging services On April 16, Octopus Energy Group partnered with Chery's Omoda, to provide Omoda’s customers full access to its EV offering. The customers will be able to save EUR 500 per year on fuel costs compared to a standard tariff by charging on Intelligent Octopus Go, the UK’s cheapest EV tariff. Octopus will offer home chargers and its EV roaming service, Octopus Electroverse, providing cus...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/22

Omoda & Jaecoo’s official launch in Philippines postponed to H2/2024 Reported on April 17, 2024, Omoda & Jaecoo made the public appearance in the Philippines again at the recently held Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2024, where the Omoda 5, Omoda 5 EV, Jaecoo 7, and the Jaecoo 8 models were displayed. This was the second launch move after first announcing its intention to enter the market in late 2023.  Pricing and final specifications ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/19