SAIC-VW debuts ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid electric sedan On May 10, SAIC-VW debuted the ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid electric sedan. Not only is the ID. ERA 5S the first sedan of the ID. ERA family, but it also serves as the first VW sedan to adopt an advanced intelligent driver assistance system. The “5” in the name indicates its position as a mid-to-high-end sedan, while the “S” stands for both sedan and smart. The ID. ERA 5S measures 4,836...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

ts in April, up 3 y/y and accounting for 93% (91.9% last month and 90.9% for the same period last year) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (314,100 units), Geely (135,591 units), Chery (93,043 units), Tesla China (79,478 units), Leapmotor (71,387 units), Changan Auto (46,758 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (43,990 units), SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (43,139 units), GAC Aion (38,034 units), Xiaomi Auto (36,702 units), Dongfeng Motor Corpor...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

ilt a comprehensive "Five Jie & Three Jing" automotive ecosystem covering all mainstream market segments through technological advantages and tiered cooperation models. Under the Huawei Smart Selection model, brands including AITO (Seres), Luxeed (Chery), Xiangjie (BAIC), Zunjie (JAC) and Shangjie (SAIC) are fully dominated by Huawei in product definition, core technology R&D, channel construction and brand marketing. Under the Qiankun HI Plus em...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

SGMW launches Huajing S plug-in hybrid electric SUV developed with Huawei On May 8, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) launched the Huajing S, a large plug-in hybrid electric SUV developed with Huawei. The model is available in one 4WD and three FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 159,800 to CNY 203,800. The Huajing S measures 5,235mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,105mm. The Huajing S features a 105kW/220Nm 1.5T engine. Th...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Auto China 2026: SAIC-VW launches ID. ERA 9X range-extended electric SUV On April 25, at the Auto China 2026 event, SAIC-VW launched the ID. ERA 9X flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 359,800. The ID. ERA 9X adopts a 2+2+2 seating layout and measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. The ID. ERA 9X features a 4WD layout...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

Group Corp., Ltd) brand vehicles at its Kostanay plant since 2017, and since 2023 has also been producing Hongqi brand vehicles, which are under the umbrella of the FAW Group (China FAW Group Co., Ltd.). This plant also began production of Chery's (Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.’s) Jetour in 2025 and SAIC's (SAIC Motor Corp., Ltd.’s) MG brand vehicles in March 2026. Furthermore, in February 2026, Allur Autobile signed an industrial cooperation ag...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Auto China 2026: SGMW debuts, starts accepting blind pre-orders for Xingguang L plug-in hybrid electric SUV On April 24, at the Auto China 2026, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) debuted and started accepting blind pre-orders for the Xingguang L plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The Xingguang L, the first large 6-seater SUV model of the Xingguang lineup, measures 4,980mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,760mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,950mm. Powered by a 37.9kWh 3C fa...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

ard strengthening cost competitiveness and supporting the growing EV ecosystem. The model is assembled at the PEPS-JV facility in partnership with EP Manufacturing Berhad, where the Pegoh plant supports BEV, HEV, and ICE models, with MG S5 EV output estimated at around 1,500–2,000 units in 2026. SAIC Motor Malaysia also unveiled that exports of the Melaka-assembled left-hand-drive S5 EV to South America will begin soon, following earlier plans...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

17% reduction. First deliveries are expected in May or June.  The Chinese-built cars do not qualify for Canada’s CAD 5,000 Electric Vehicle Affordability Program rebate, however, which requires the manufacturer to be from a free-trade partner country (which China is not).  While BYD, Geely, and SAIC have shown interest in the 6.1% import tariff initiative, Chinese OEMs that have not previously sold in Canada will need to establish service net...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

SAIC-GM-Wuling to enter Saudi Arabia with Saudi United Automotive Group On April 24, multiple sources reported that SAIC-GM-Wuling has signed an agreement with Saudi United Automotive Group. SAIC-GM-Wuling will use UMG’s sales and service network to enter Saudi Arabia, bringing in small electric vehicles and versatile commercial vehicles suited to local needs. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/04

ices differ between Chinese and Japanese OEMs? -AAPICO produces the entire body, chassis, chassis frames (see photo 5), and front and rear sub frames (photos 6 and 7) for EVs. The company also supplies various components to almost all Chinese EV brands localized in Thailand, including GWM, BYD, and SAIC. -In terms of sourcing approach, Japanese OEMs focus on stability, high precision, and a careful, step-by-step research and development process w...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Auto China 2026: Novares supplies headlight painted components for SAIC Motor Z7 Novares has contributed with Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO) to the new SAIC Motor Z7, a high-end electric sedan, presented at Auto China 2026. The company supplies advanced headlight painted components, which are developed at its Shanghai R&D center and produced at its Pinghu factory. The development and production were completed in only a few months. (Fr...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

ordable EV market through its JETTA brand. The JETTA X concept introduces a new design style, with four electric models planned by 2028. AUDI E7X is a fully electric SUV with strong performance, quattro all-wheel drive, and future Level 3 autonomous driving. It is built on a platform developed with SAIC. The company is using local R&D and partnerships in China. Its tech unit CARIZON has already launched Level 2 (L2) driver assistance systems, wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Auto China 2026: SGMW and Huawei Qiankun deepen strategic cooperation, showcasing Huajing S SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced on April 24 that it officially signed a comprehensive deepening strategic cooperation agreement with Huawei Qiankun at Auto China 2026. The partnership evolves from previous technical collaboration in "Three Intelligences" (intelligent manufacturing, assisted driving, and intelligent cockpit) toward a more in-depth cooperati...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

ic Days. Under the theme "Future of Intelligence", Auto China 2026 covers a total exhibition area of 380,000 square meters. A total of 1,451 vehicles are on display, including 181 world premieres and 71 concept cars. Over 200 press conferences will be held during the event. Among Chinese OEMs, BYD, SAIC Motor, Geely, Chery, GAC Group, FAW Group, and Changan Automobile are showcasing key models from their respective brands. BYD is presenting the O...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Auto China 2026: Audi’s sister brand unveils its first SUV, AUDI E7X On April 24, Audi announced that the AUDI brand, born from Audi’s collaboration with SAIC, unveiled its first all-electric SUV, the AUDI E7X, at Auto China 2026. This is the brand’s second production model. Produced at the plant in Anting, Shanghai, the E7X will launch in the first half of 2026. The third model of the AUDI brand, an all-electric sedan, is scheduled to prem...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

SAIC Maxus eyes electric van production in Thailand via SAIC Motor–CP Chonburi facility Reported on April 16, 2026, SAIC Maxus, which recently entered Thailand’s light commercial vehicle market with electric vans for urban logistics, is exploring localized production by holding discussions with MG Sales (Thailand) on potentially utilizing SAIC Motor’s existing joint venture facility with Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group in Chonburi, instead of ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Audi and SAIC deepen partnership to jointly develop future generation of AUDI models in China On April 17, SAIC Audi announced that Audi and SAIC Motor had officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement to further deepen their collaboration. The agreement focuses on the full value chain of AUDI’s future models, with a core emphasis on whole-vehicle R&D. Under the agreement, the two partners plan to establish a new AUDI Innovation & Technol...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/20

the list are energy-saving passenger 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 Changan Auto, SAIC Maxus, Chery, BYD, Seres Auto, and Leapmotor. From an MIIT press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

” On April 13, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (29th List)”. The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 46 passenger vehicles (including BAIC Arcfox’s Arcfox S3, SAIC Motor’s Shangjie Z7, and Chery’s Fulwin A9), 26 buses, 39 trucks, and 106 special-purpose vehicles. The selected plug-in hybrid electric vehi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16